Match report

Barnsley Defeats Norwich 1-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Barnsley
Barnsley
1–0
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Jan 23, 2021

Barnsley stunned Norwich with a 1-0 victory in the FA Cup third round. Callum Styles scored the decisive goal in the 56th minute, securing a memorable win for the League One side. Despite Norwich's late efforts, Barnsley's defensive resilience proved key in this crucial cup tie.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Barnsley 1-0 Norwich
  • • Callum Styles scored the only goal at the 56th minute
  • • Barnsley made several substitutions including R. Palmer and V. Adeboyejo
  • • Norwich introduced A. Tettey, O. Hernandez, and J. Hugill in search of an equalizer

Lineups

Barnsley

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 40 B. Collins (G)
  • 30 M. Helik (D)
  • 6 M. Andersen (D)
  • 7 C. Brittain (M)
  • 20 T. Sibbick (D)
  • 28 D. Frieser (F)
  • 27 A. Mowatt (M)
  • 21 R. Palmer (M)
  • 9 C. Woodrow (F)
  • 29 V. Adeboyejo (F)
  • 4 C. Styles (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 H. Kane
  • 11 C. Chaplin
  • 26 M. Sollbauer
  • 19 P. Schmidt
  • 25 G. Miller
  • 44 O. Ali
  • 34 J. Moon
  • 22 C. Oduor
  • 1 J. Walton

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Krul (G)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 34 B. Gibson (D)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 27 A. Tettey (M)
  • 7 L. Rupp (M)
  • 25 O. Hernández (M)
  • 10 K. Dowell (M)
  • 11 P. Płacheta (M)
  • 19 J. Sørensen (D)
  • 9 J. Hugill (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 O. Skipp
  • 17 E. Buendía
  • 53 T. Omotoye
  • 8 M. Vrančić
  • 24 J. Martin
  • 44 A. Omobamidele
  • 26 B. Mumba
  • 50 D. Barden

Timeline

  1. Barnsley
    46' Barnsley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Palmer · On: Herbie Kane
  2. Barnsley
    56' Barnsley Goal · Normal Goal
    Callum Styles
  3. Barnsley
    57' Barnsley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Adeboyejo · On: C. Chaplin
  4. Norwich
    63' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Tettey · On: O. Skipp
  5. Barnsley
    64' Barnsley subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sibbick · On: Michael Sollbauer
  6. Norwich
    64' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: E. Buendia
  7. Norwich
    65' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Hugill · On: T. Omotoye
  8. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Rupp · On: M. Vrančić
  9. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Dowell · On: Josh Martin
  10. Barnsley
    79' Barnsley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Woodrow · On: P. Schmidt
  11. Barnsley
    79' Barnsley subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Frieser · On: G. Miller

Match Stats

Stat Barnsley Norwich
Fouls 15 4
Pass Accuracy 59% 81%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 9 7
Total Passes 243 644
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 10 1
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 28% 72%
Accurate Passes 144 523
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Callum Styles' goal in the 56th minute gave Barnsley a crucial lead, setting the tone for the rest of the match
  • ▸ Norwich's late substitutions failed to find an equalizer, with Barnsley's defense holding strong