Match report

Norwich Defeats Charlton 1-0 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
1–0
FT
Charlton
Charlton
Dec 26, 2025

In a tightly contested match at Carrow Road, Norwich secured a hard-fought victory against Charlton with a 1-0 win. The decisive moment came when Jacob Wright’s teammate J. Makama scored in the 61st minute to secure three valuable points for the Canaries in the Championship.

Key Facts

  • • Norwich defeated Charlton with a 1-0 scoreline.
  • • J. Makama netted the only goal at the 61st minute mark.
  • • B. Chrisene and H. Darling received yellow cards for Norwich.
  • • Thomas Kaminski, Tyreece Campbell from Charlton were also cautioned.

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 6 H. Darling (D)
  • 14 B. Chrisene (D)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 10 M. Jurasek (M)
  • 20 A. Slimane (M)
  • 29 O. Schwartau (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 3 J. Stacey
  • 33 J. Cordoba
  • 47 L. Mahovo
  • 8 L. Gibbs
  • 16 J. Wright
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 36 K. Gough (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 14 S. Carey (M)
  • 18 K. Anderson (M)
  • 17 A. Bell (M)
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 22 T. Olaofe (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 32 R. Burke
  • 10 G. Docherty
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 30 R. Apter
  • 41 H. Knibbs
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 23 C. Kelman

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    46' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    B. Chrisene

    Foul

  2. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Slimane · On: Jacob Wright
  3. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jurasek · On: T. Springett
  4. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Anderson · On: Greg Docherty
  5. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Amari'i Bell · On: T. Campbell
  6. Norwich
    61' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama
  7. Charlton
    64' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Kaminski

    Argument

  8. Norwich
    65' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    H. Darling

    Foul

  9. Norwich
    68' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Chrisene · On: L. Mahovo
  10. Charlton
    71' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Olaofe · On: Robert Apter
  11. Charlton
    71' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Leaburn · On: C. Kelman
  12. Charlton
    77' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Tyreece Campbell

    Foul

  13. Norwich
    84' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Makama · On: M. Kvistgaarden
  14. Charlton
    85' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Conor Coventry · On: L. Berry

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Charlton
Fouls 9 17
Pass Accuracy 84% 72%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 5
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 490 302
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 5 0
xG 1.16 0.31
Shots off Target 5 0
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 412 217
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 0 4
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the game came when J. Makama scored in the 61st minute, giving Norwich a crucial lead which they managed to hold until full-time.
  • ▸ Charlton struggled after conceding early in the second half and failed to capitalize on their substitutions.