Match report
Watford Stuns Norwich with Late Goals, Wins 3-2 in Championship Clash
Watford
3–2
FT
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
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8' Norwich Card · Yellow CardH. DarlingFoul
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11' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalJ. Sargent · Assist: O. Schwartau -
24' Watford Card · Yellow CardG. ChakvetadzeFoul
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33' Watford Goal · Normal GoalL. Kjerrumgaard -
38' Watford subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Chakvetadze · On: T. Ince -
45' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalO. Schwartau · Assist: E. Marcondes -
46' Watford subst · Substitution 2Off: Kévin Keben Biakolo · On: M. Alleyne -
54' Norwich Card · Yellow CardVladan KovačevićTime wasting
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54' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Springett · On: J. Medic -
61' Watford Goal · Normal GoalL. Kjerrumgaard · Assist: Jeremy Ngakia -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Marcondes · On: Jacob Wright -
62' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Forson · On: J. Makama -
74' Watford subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: V. Semedo -
78' Watford Goal · Normal GoalT. Ince · Assist: M. Bola -
86' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Schwartau · On: M. Kvistgaarden -
86' Watford subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.