Match report
Norwich Defeats Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in Championship Clash
Norwich
2–0
FT
Sheffield Wednesday
Feb 25, 2026
Norwich secured a vital 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on Saturday. Goals from M. Kvistgaarden and P. Maghoma were enough to hold off any comeback attempts from the visitors, who struggled to find their footing throughout.
Key Facts
- • Norwich: 2 goals (M. Kvistgaarden at 31', P. Maghoma at 38')
- • Sheffield Wednesday: No goals scored
- • First substitution for Norwich: M. Toure on at 9'
- • Multiple substitutions made by Sheffield Wednesday in the second half
Lineups
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Vladan Kovačević (G)
- 3 Jack Stacey (D)
- 15 Ruairi McConville (D)
- 6 Harry Darling (D)
- 35 Kellen Fisher (D)
- 23 Kenny McLean (M)
- 16 Jacob Wright (M)
- 8 Liam Gibbs (M)
- 25 Edmond-Paris Maghoma (M)
- 21 Ali Ahmed (M)
- 37 Mohamed Touré (F)
Substitutes
- 30 Mathias Kvistgaarden
- 20 Anis Ben Slimane
- 5 Jakov Medić
- 26 Sam Field
- 42 Tony Springett
- 32 Daniel Grimshaw
- 14 Ben Chrisene
- 11 Emiliano Marcondes
- 46 Errol Mundle-Smith
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 Seny Dieng (G)
- 2 Liam Palmer (D)
- 6 Dominic Iorfa (D)
- 28 Cole McGhee (D)
- 45 Tayo Adaramola (D)
- 37 Jarvis Thornton (M)
- 8 Svante Ingelsson (M)
- 17 Charlie McNeill (M)
- 24 Jaden Heskey (M)
- 21 Joel Ndala (M)
- 9 Jamal Lowe (F)
Substitutes
- 32 Joe Emery
- 4 Sean Fusire
- 12 Jerry Yates
- 27 Reece Johnson
- 25 Logan Stretch
- 44 Mackenzie Maltby
- 20 Rio Shipston
- 40 Devlan Moses
- 31 William Grainger
Timeline
-
9' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Toure · On: M. Kvistgaarden
-
31' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalM. Kvistgaarden
-
38' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalP. Maghoma · Assist: Jacob Wright
-
46' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Maghoma · On: A. Slimane
-
46' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1Off: Dominic Iorfa · On: J. Emery
-
60' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2Off: C. McNeill · On: S. Fusire
-
60' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Ndala · On: J. Yates
-
63' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Ahmed · On: S. Field
-
63' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Kvistgaarden · On: J. Medic
-
72' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 4Off: Cole McGhee · On: R. Johnson
-
81' Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: Jacob Wright · On: T. Springett
-
88' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Lowe · On: W. Grainger
Match Stats
| Stat | Norwich | Sheffield Wednesday |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 4 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 71% |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 515 | 332 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 1 |
| xG | 1.80 | 0.49 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 2 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 435 | 236 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 0 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Norwich's early goal by Kvistgaarden set a strong tone and increased their confidence.
- ▸ Maghoma’s quick follow-up goal just seven minutes later cemented Norwich's lead, putting pressure on Sheffield Wednesday to find an equalizer.