Match report

Birmingham Stuns Norwich with 2-1 Victory in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
1–2
FT
Birmingham
Birmingham
Feb 21, 2026

Birmingham produced a stunning display to upset Norwich City in their latest Championship fixture. Early goals by Carlos Vicente and Marco Ducksch put Birmingham firmly in control before Kenny McLean's consolation effort for the hosts. The victory marks an important three points for Birmingham, as they continue their push towards the playoff positions.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Norwich 1–2 Birmingham
  • • Goals: C. Vicente (5'), M. Ducksch (14') for Birmingham; K. McLean (67') for Norwich
  • • Substitutions: Birmingham made five changes, with Norwich making three late alterations.
  • • Yellow Card: Christoph Klarer (Birmingham) for persistent fouling in the 39th minute.

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 33 J. Cordoba (D)
  • 14 B. Chrisene (D)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 26 S. Field (M)
  • 8 L. Gibbs (M)
  • 20 A. Slimane (M)
  • 21 A. Ahmed (M)
  • 37 M. Toure (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 3 J. Stacey
  • 6 H. Darling
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 16 J. Wright
  • 25 P. Maghoma
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith

Birmingham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 J. Beadle (G)
  • 26 B. Osayi-Samuel (D)
  • 4 C. Klarer (D)
  • 37 J. Panzo (D)
  • 31 K. Wagner (D)
  • 24 T. Iwata (M)
  • 14 J. E. Solis Romero (M)
  • 23 C. Vicente (M)
  • 33 M. Ducksch (M)
  • 10 D. Gray (M)
  • 29 A. Priske (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 R. Allsop
  • 2 E. Laird
  • 5 P. Neumann
  • 6 J. Robinson
  • 7 T. Doyle
  • 16 P. Roberts
  • 17 I. Osman
  • 27 K. Fujimoto
  • 28 J. Stansfield

Timeline

  1. Birmingham
    5' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vicente · Assist: Bright Osayi-Samuel
  2. Birmingham
    14' Birmingham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ducksch · Assist: A. Priske
  3. Birmingham
    39' Birmingham Card · Yellow Card
    Christoph Klarer

    Persistent fouling

  4. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Gibbs · On: P. Maghoma
  5. Birmingham
    63' Birmingham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Gray · On: I. Osman
  6. Norwich
    67' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    K. McLean · Assist: M. Toure
  7. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Vicente · On: P. Roberts
  8. Birmingham
    71' Birmingham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ducksch · On: J. Stansfield
  9. Birmingham
    78' Birmingham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Priske · On: T. Doyle
  10. Birmingham
    79' Birmingham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bright Osayi-Samuel · On: E. Laird
  11. Norwich
    84' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Chrisene · On: J. Stacey
  12. Norwich
    90' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Cordoba · On: H. Darling
  13. Norwich
    90' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Ahmed · On: T. Springett

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Birmingham
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 73%
Offsides 4 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 9
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 501 312
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 1.68 1.36
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 399 228
Shots Inside Box 14 7
Saves 3 8
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early double by Birmingham within the first 14 minutes established a commanding lead and disrupted Norwich's rhythm.
  • ▸ Norwich's goal just before halftime brought them back into contention but failed to ignite a comeback, as Birmingham managed to secure their victory.