Match report

Norwich Defeats Walsall 5-1 in FA Cup Thriller

Norwich
Norwich
5–1
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Jan 11, 2026

Norwich delivered an impressive performance to defeat Walsall 5–1 in the FA Cup, establishing clear control throughout the match. The Canaries' attacking prowess was evident as they scored early and maintained their momentum until the final whistle. J. Makama starred with a hat-trick while M. Jurasek added another goal, sealing Norwich's advancement in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Norwich secured victory with a scoreline of 5-1 over Walsall.
  • • M. Jurasek and J. Makama were key scorers for Norwich, contributing crucial goals early in the match.
  • • J. Makama recorded a hat-trick with assists from A. Slimane (2) and B. Chrisene.
  • • T. Springett added the fifth goal for Norwich late in the game.
  • • C. Clarke scored Walsall's only goal near the end of the second half.

Lineups

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 32 D. Grimshaw (G)
  • 3 J. Stacey (D)
  • 15 R. McConville (D)
  • 33 J. Cordoba (D)
  • 14 B. Chrisene (D)
  • 7 P. Mattsson (M)
  • 16 J. Wright (M)
  • 10 M. Jurasek (M)
  • 30 M. Kvistgaarden (M)
  • 20 A. Slimane (M)
  • 24 J. Makama (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 V. Kovacevic
  • 47 L. Mahovo
  • 35 K. Fisher
  • 5 J. Medic
  • 8 L. Gibbs
  • 11 E. Marcondes
  • 46 E. Mundle Smith
  • 29 O. Schwartau
  • 42 T. Springett

Walsall

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Roberts (G)
  • 6 P. Farquharson (D)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 30 E. Weir (D)
  • 2 C. Barrett (M)
  • 22 J. Jellis (M)
  • 14 B. Comley (M)
  • 8 C. Lakin (M)
  • 18 V. Harper (M)
  • 19 A. Pressley (F)
  • 15 D. Kanu (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Hornby
  • 33 R. Browne
  • 3 M. Hancock
  • 17 C. Clarke
  • 23 A. Pattison
  • 31 R. Richards
  • 28 L. Warrington
  • 37 A. Adomah
  • 9 J. Matt

Timeline

  1. Norwich
    15' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Jurasek · Assist: A. Slimane
  2. Norwich
    24' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama
  3. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Brandon Comley · On: C. Clarke
  4. Walsall
    46' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Aaron Pressley · On: A. Adomah
  5. Norwich
    48' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama · Assist: A. Slimane
  6. Walsall
    55' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Farquharson · On: R. Browne
  7. Norwich
    55' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Makama · Assist: B. Chrisene
  8. Norwich
    59' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ruairi McConville · On: J. Medic
  9. Norwich
    59' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Makama · On: O. Schwartau
  10. Walsall
    67' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Clarke · Assist: Vincent Harper
  11. Walsall
    72' Walsall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Jellis · On: A. Pattison
  12. Walsall
    72' Walsall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Kanu · On: J. Matt
  13. Norwich
    75' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Slimane · On: E. Mundle Smith
  14. Norwich
    75' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Jurasek · On: T. Springett
  15. Norwich
    85' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jacob Wright · On: L. Gibbs
  16. Norwich
    90' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Springett · Assist: L. Gibbs

Match Stats

Stat Norwich Walsall
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 90% 67%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 5
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 761 216
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 15 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 78% 22%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 687 145
Shots Inside Box 21 2
Saves 0 8
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Norwich took a commanding lead with two quick goals by M. Jurasek and J. Makama within 24 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ J. Makama's third goal in the 55th minute effectively ended Walsall’s chances of a comeback despite their late substitution efforts.