Match report

Stoke City Defeats Norwich 2-0 in Championship Clash

Norwich
Norwich
0–2
FT
Stoke City
Stoke City
Jan 4, 2026

Stoke City stunned Norwich with a decisive 2-0 victory in their latest Championship encounter. Despite early yellow cards for Bosun Lawal and later Ben Pearson of Stoke, the team managed to take advantage of Norwich's defensive lapses around halftime. Goals from Stephen Gallagher and Sam Thomas solidified Stoke’s lead, securing them crucial points in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Stoke City won 2-0 against Norwich.
  • • Bosun Lawal (Stoke) received a yellow card at minute 25.
  • • Ben Pearson (Stoke) received another yellow card at minute 72.
  • • Stephen Gallagher scored the first goal for Stoke at minute 75.
  • • Sam Thomas netted the second goal for Stoke at minute 82.

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)
  • 47 L. Mahovo (D)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 10 M. Jurasek (M)
  • 16 J. Wright (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (M)
  • 9 J. Sargent (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 3 J. Stacey
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 14 B. Chrisene
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 20 A. Slimane
  • 29 O. Schwartau
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden

Stoke City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 25 T. Simkin (G)
  • 40 M. Talovierov (D)
  • 26 A. Phillips (D)
  • 16 B. Wilmot (D)
  • 18 B. Lawal
  • 19 T. Rigo (M)
  • 4 B. Pearson (M)
  • 29 L. Cisse (M)
  • 10 J. Bae (M)
  • 7 S. Thomas (M)
  • 9 D. Mubama (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Bonham
  • 41 J. Dixon
  • 47 J. Griffin
  • 59 G. Kelly
  • 12 T. Seko
  • 15 S. N'Zonzi
  • 56 F. Fawunmi
  • 42 M. Manhoef
  • 20 S. Gallagher

Timeline

  1. Stoke City
    25' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    Bosun Lawal

    Foul

  2. Stoke City
    46' Stoke City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mubama · On: S. Gallagher
  3. Norwich
    60' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Mahovo · On: B. Chrisene
  4. Norwich
    60' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jurasek · On: O. Schwartau
  5. Stoke City
    61' Stoke City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Rigo · On: T. Seko
  6. Stoke City
    61' Stoke City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Cisse · On: M. Manhoef
  7. Norwich
    68' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Jacob Wright · On: E. Marcondes
  8. Stoke City
    72' Stoke City Card · Yellow Card
    B. Pearson

    Foul

  9. Stoke City
    75' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Gallagher · Assist: S. Thomas
  10. Stoke City
    82' Stoke City Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Thomas · Assist: M. Manhoef
  11. Norwich
    85' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    K. Fisher

    Foul

  12. Stoke City
    89' Stoke City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Pearson · On: S. N'Zonzi
  13. Norwich
    89' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Sargent · On: M. Kvistgaarden

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Stoke City
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 79% 74%
Offsides 4 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 14
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 429 393
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 1 4
xG 0.54 2.06
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 338 291
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 1 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Stoke City took an early lead when Stephen Gallagher capitalized on a defensive error and scored in the 75th minute, breaking Norwich's composure.
  • ▸ Sam Thomas extended Stoke’s advantage with a goal at minute 82, sealing their victory despite Norwich's efforts to mount a comeback.