Match report

Norwich Defeats Southampton 2-1 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
2–1
FT
Southampton
Southampton
Dec 13, 2025

Norwich held off a late Southampton fightback to secure a crucial 2-1 win in the Championship at Carrow Road on Tuesday. Jacob Wright provided an assist for J. Makama's opener, and the striker completed his brace before halftime, ensuring Norwich maintained their lead despite a goal from R. Manning.

Key Facts

  • • J. Makama scored both goals for Norwich at minutes 48 and 61.
  • • R. Manning netted Southampton's lone goal in the 57th minute.
  • • Ruairi McConville received a yellow card early on, while Flynn Downes was subbed off due to injury and also booked with a foul (84th).
  • • Norwich made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead.

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)
  • 18 A. Forson (M)
  • 16 J. Wright (M)
  • 29 O. Schwartau (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 33 J. Cordoba
  • 10 M. Jurasek
  • 20 A. Slimane
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 5 J. Stephens (D)
  • 26 R. Fraser (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (F)
  • 13 L. Scienza (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 17 J. Quarshie
  • 12 R. Edwards
  • 34 Welington
  • 28 O. Romeu
  • 48 C. Bragg
  • 7 J. Aribo
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 19 C. Archer

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    25' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Ruairi McConville

    Argument

  2. Norwich
    48' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama · Assist: Jacob Wright
  3. Southampton
    57' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Manning
  4. Norwich
    61' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama
  5. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Fraser · On: Welington
  6. Southampton
    63' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Jander · On: C. Bragg
  7. Norwich
    66' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Chrisene · On: J. Cordoba
  8. Norwich
    66' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jacob Wright · On: E. Marcondes
  9. Southampton
    74' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Stephens · On: J. Robinson
  10. Norwich
    80' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Forson · On: T. Springett
  11. Southampton
    84' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    Flynn Downes

    Foul

  12. Southampton
    84' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Flynn Downes · On: O. Romeu
  13. Southampton
    84' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Azaz · On: C. Archer
  14. Norwich
    89' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fisher

    Foul

  15. Norwich
    90'+3 Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Makama · On: M. Kvistgaarden
  16. Norwich
    90'+4 Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Schwartau · On: E. Mundle Smith
  17. Southampton
    90'+7 Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    O. Romeu

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Southampton
Fouls 15 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 86%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 300 526
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 1.33 2.12
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 37% 63%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 241 450
Shots Inside Box 9 7
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Makama's brace in the first half gave Norwich a crucial two-goal cushion, despite Southampton scoring through R. Manning.
  • ▸ Southampton introduced key substitutes like Flynn Downes and O. Romeu but couldn't find an equalizer as Norwich's defense held firm.