Match report

Norwich Defeats Wrexham 2-1 in Championship

Wrexham
Wrexham
1–2
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Jan 17, 2026

Norwich secured a narrow win over Wrexham in the Championship, scoring twice to overcome the spirited effort of the League Two team. Despite early pressure from Norwich's A Slimane and later a strong response from Wrexham’s S Smith, who equalized briefly, Norwich managed to secure their victory with a goal from J Makama.

Key Facts

  • • A Slimane (Norwich) scored the opening goal in the 9th minute.
  • • S Smith (Wrexham) equalized for Wrexham at the 24th minute.
  • • J Makama (Norwich) secured Norwich's victory with a second goal at the 59th minute.
  • • Pelle Mattsson (Norwich) received a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Lineups

Wrexham

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Okonkwo (G)
  • 4 M. Cleworth (D)
  • 5 D. Hyam (D)
  • 2 C. Doyle (D)
  • 12 I. Kabore (M)
  • 15 G. Dobson (M)
  • 18 B. Sheaf (M)
  • 14 G. Thomason (M)
  • 10 J. Windass (F)
  • 33 N. Broadhead (F)
  • 28 S. Smith (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 C. Burton
  • 24 D. Scarr
  • 13 L. Cacace
  • 29 R. Barnett
  • 37 M. James
  • 27 L. O'Brien
  • 20 O. Rathbone
  • 16 J. Rodriguez
  • 19 K. Moore

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Kovacevic (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 33 J. Cordoba (D)
  • 14 B. Chrisene (D)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 23 K. McLean (M)
  • 10 M. Jurasek (M)
  • 20 A. Slimane (M)
  • 21 A. Ahmed (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 D. Grimshaw
  • 3 J. Stacey
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 6 H. Darling
  • 16 J. Wright
  • 42 T. Springett
  • 29 O. Schwartau
  • 19 P. A. Diallo
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    9' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Slimane · Assist: A. Ahmed
  2. Wrexham
    24' Wrexham Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Smith · Assist: Max Cleworth
  3. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Jurasek · On: T. Springett
  4. Norwich
    46' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Ahmed · On: O. Schwartau
  5. Norwich
    59' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama · Assist: K. McLean
  6. Norwich
    65' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Chrisene · On: J. Stacey
  7. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: George Dobson · On: M. James
  8. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Windass · On: O. Rathbone
  9. Wrexham
    69' Wrexham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Smith · On: K. Moore
  10. Wrexham
    70' Wrexham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Kabore · On: R. Barnett
  11. Norwich
    75' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Slimane · On: P. A. Diallo
  12. Norwich
    79' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    Pelle Mattsson
  13. Norwich
    90'+3 Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Pelle Mattsson · On: Jacob Wright

Match Stats

Stat Wrexham Norwich
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 83% 80%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 500 409
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.85 0.24
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 413 328
Shots Inside Box 9 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A Slimane set Norwich on course for victory, putting immediate pressure on Wrexham.
  • ▸ J Makama's second goal for Norwich at the 59th minute cemented their lead and shifted momentum decisively in favor of the Championship side.