Match report

Norwich Defeats Blackburn 2-0 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
2–0
FT
Blackburn
Blackburn
Feb 7, 2026

In a decisive encounter at Carrow Road, Norwich held off Blackburn to secure a 2-0 victory in the Championship. Goals from A. Slimane and M. Toure propelled the Canaries to a win that was crucial for their league position.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Norwich 2–0 Blackburn
  • • Goals by A. Slimane (73') and M. Toure (78')
  • • A. Slimane received a yellow card in the 74th minute for his goal-scoring effort
  • • Substitutions made by Norwich included J. Makama, Jacob Wright, T. Springett, and A. Ahmed

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)
  • 16 J. Wright (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 42 T. Springett (M)
  • 20 A. Slimane (M)
  • 21 A. Ahmed (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 3 J. Stacey
  • 6 H. Darling
  • 26 S. Field
  • 8 L. Gibbs
  • 19 P. A. Diallo
  • 29 O. Schwartau
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden
  • 37 M. Toure

Blackburn

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 B. Toth (G)
  • 12 L. Miller (D)
  • 17 H. Carter (D)
  • 15 S. McLoughlin (D)
  • 20 E. Cashin (D)
  • 24 M. Baradji (M)
  • 6 S. Tronstad (M)
  • 2 R. Alebiosu (M)
  • 10 T. Cantwell (M)
  • 25 R. Morishita (M)
  • 23 Y. Ohashi (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 N. Michalski
  • 3 H. Pickering
  • 26 C. O'Riordan
  • 5 T. Gardner-Hickman
  • 31 K. Montgomery
  • 14 D. De Neve
  • 21 O. Afolayan
  • 29 M. Jorgensen
  • 11 A. Gudjohnsen

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    51' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Makama · On: M. Toure
  2. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jacob Wright · On: S. Field
  3. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Springett · On: O. Schwartau
  4. Blackburn
    65' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Morishita · On: O. Afolayan
  5. Blackburn
    66' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Carter · On: C. O'Riordan
  6. Norwich
    73' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Slimane
  7. Norwich
    74' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    A. Slimane
  8. Blackburn
    76' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Miller · On: A. Gudjohnsen
  9. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ahmed · On: J. Stacey
  10. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Slimane · On: M. Kvistgaarden
  11. Norwich
    78' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Toure
  12. Norwich
    83' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    S. Field

    Foul

  13. Blackburn
    85' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Ohashi · On: M. Jorgensen
  14. Blackburn
    88' Blackburn Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cashin

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Blackburn
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 79% 77%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 6
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 441 351
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 0
xG 1.50 0.26
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 349 271
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ A. Slimane's goal in the 73rd minute broke the deadlock and gave Norwich a crucial lead against Blackburn.
  • ▸ M. Toure doubled the advantage for Norwich just five minutes later with his strike, effectively sealing the win.