Match report

Watford Stuns Norwich with Late Goals, Wins 3-2 in Championship Clash

Watford
Watford
3–2
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Dec 6, 2025

In a high-stakes encounter at Vicarage Road, Watford emerged victorious over Norwich City, defeating them 3-2 in a thrilling Championship match. The Canaries took an early lead through J. Sargent and O. Schwartau's goal but couldn't sustain their advantage as L. Kjerrumgaard scored twice for the Hornets. T. Ince sealed the win with a late third goal, securing all three points for Watford in this intense showdown.

Key Facts

  • • Watford secured victory 3-2 over Norwich City.
  • • J. Sargent opened scoring for Norwich at minute 11.
  • • L. Kjerrumgaard scored two goals for Watford, one each in minutes 33 and 61.
  • • O. Schwartau equalized for Norwich at the half-hour mark (45').
  • • T. Ince added a crucial third goal for Watford at minute 78.

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Baxter (G)
  • 2 J. Ngakia (D)
  • 4 K. Keben (D)
  • 6 M. Pollock (D)
  • 16 M. Bola (D)
  • 42 O. Maamma (M)
  • 10 I. Louza (M)
  • 39 E. Kayembe (M)
  • 8 G. Chakvetadze (M)
  • 20 M. Doumbia (F)
  • 9 L. Kjerrumgaard (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 A. Marriott
  • 3 M. Alleyne
  • 5 H. Kyprianou
  • 7 T. Ince
  • 17 M. Sissoko
  • 18 V. Semedo
  • 22 J. Morris
  • 23 N. Mendy
  • 25 J. Abankwah

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 6 H. Darling (D)
  • 42 T. Springett (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
  • 48 T. Adelusi
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 16 J. Wright
  • 20 A. Slimane
  • 10 M. Jurasek
  • 24 J. Makama
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Norwich
    11' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sargent · Assist: O. Schwartau
  3. Watford
    24' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chakvetadze

    Foul

  4. Watford
    33' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kjerrumgaard
  5. Watford
    38' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Chakvetadze · On: T. Ince
  6. Norwich
    45' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Schwartau · Assist: E. Marcondes
  7. Watford
    46' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Kévin Keben Biakolo · On: M. Alleyne
  8. Norwich
    54' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Vladan Kovačević

    Time wasting

  9. Norwich
    54' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Springett · On: J. Medic
  10. Watford
    61' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kjerrumgaard · Assist: Jeremy Ngakia
  11. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Marcondes · On: Jacob Wright
  12. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Forson · On: J. Makama
  13. Watford
    74' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: V. Semedo
  14. Watford
    78' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Ince · Assist: M. Bola
  15. Norwich
    86' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Schwartau · On: M. Kvistgaarden
  16. Watford
    86' Watford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. Maamma · On: M. Sissoko

Match Stats

Stat Watford Norwich
Fouls 12 5
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 15
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 521 442
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 6 4
xG 1.28 1.88
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 421 359
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Watford's quick response to Norwich's early lead with L. Kjerrumgaard's equalizer in the 33rd minute changed momentum and set up a tense second half.
  • ▸ T. Ince's late goal at 78' sealed Watford's victory, overcoming Norwich's brief resurgence after O. Schwartau's halftime equalizer.