Match report

Norwich Defeats QPR 3-1 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
3–1
FT
QPR
QPR
Nov 29, 2025

In an intense match at Carrow Road, Norwich emerged victorious against QPR with a commanding 3-1 scoreline. Early goals from E. Marcondes and A. Forson put Norwich in the lead, while an own goal by Amadou Salif Mbengue solidified their dominance. Despite QPR's early response through R. Burrell, Norwich maintained their composure to secure three vital points in the Championship.

Key Facts

  • • Norwich scored goals by E. Marcondes (9'), A. Forson (36'), and an own goal by Amadou Salif Mbengue (33')
  • • QPR's R. Burrell found the back of the net at 11'
  • • Key assists from Ruairi McConville, J. Sargent, and Shane Duffy for Norwich goals
  • • Norwich had multiple yellow cards given to K. McLean, Shane Duffy, and QPR’s P. Smyth received one
  • • QPR made several substitutions in the second half but could not overturn the deficit

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 3 J. Stacey (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 6 H. Darling (D)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 18 A. Forson (M)
  • 11 E. Marcondes (M)
  • 29 O. Schwartau (M)
  • 9 J. Sargent (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 4 S. Duffy
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 10 M. Jurasek
  • 16 J. Wright
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith
  • 48 T. Adelusi

QPR

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Nardi (G)
  • 27 A. S. Mbengue (D)
  • 3 J. Dunne (D)
  • 5 S. Cook (D)
  • 8 S. Field (D)
  • 40 J. Varane (M)
  • 24 N. Madsen (M)
  • 7 K. Dembele (M)
  • 14 K. Saito (M)
  • 10 I. Chair (M)
  • 16 R. Burrell (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Walsh
  • 6 J. Clarke-Salter
  • 11 P. Smyth
  • 12 M. Frey
  • 15 I. Hayden
  • 17 K. Poku
  • 18 R. Norrington-Davies
  • 21 K. Morgan
  • 22 R. Kone

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    9' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Marcondes · Assist: Ruairi McConville
  2. QPR
    11' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Burrell · Assist: S. Field
  3. Norwich
    33' Norwich Goal · Own Goal
    Amadou Salif Mbengue
  4. Norwich
    36' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Forson · Assist: J. Sargent
  5. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Saito · On: P. Smyth
  6. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Dembele · On: M. Frey
  7. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Field · On: R. Norrington-Davies
  8. Norwich
    56' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Stacey · On: Shane Duffy
  9. QPR
    57' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    R. Burrell

    Foul

  10. QPR
    62' QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Varane · On: I. Hayden
  11. Norwich
    66' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Marcondes · On: Jacob Wright
  12. Norwich
    66' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Forson · On: E. Mundle Smith
  13. QPR
    69' QPR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Amadou Salif Mbengue · On: K. Morgan
  14. Norwich
    76' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    K. McLean

    Foul

  15. Norwich
    80' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Shane Duffy

    Foul

  16. QPR
    86' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    P. Smyth

    Foul

  17. Norwich
    88' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Schwartau · On: M. Jurasek
  18. Norwich
    88' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Sargent · On: M. Kvistgaarden

Match Stats

Stat Norwich QPR
Fouls 4 14
Pass Accuracy 80% 74%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 12
Corners 9 6
Total Passes 431 325
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 6 5
xG 1.31 1.02
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 346 242
Shots Inside Box 10 10
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich took an early lead with E. Marcondes scoring just 9 minutes into the game, setting a positive tone for the match.
  • ▸ The own goal from Amadou Salif Mbengue in the 33rd minute shifted momentum entirely in Norwich’s favor and put significant pressure on QPR.