Match report
Norwich Secure FA Cup Victory Over West Brom with 3-1 Win
Norwich
3–1
FT
West Brom
Feb 14, 2026
Norwich secured a comfortable victory over West Brom with a final score of 3-1 in their FA Cup match. Despite conceding early on when P. Maghoma scored for Norwich, the game saw several turning points and key player contributions that led to the comprehensive win. The Canaries capitalized on their home advantage to outperform West Brom throughout.
Key Facts
- • Norwich secured victory with goals from P. Maghoma, B. Chrisene, and M. Toure.
- • West Brom found the net through J. Maja.
- • H. Darling of Norwich received a yellow card at 48' for a foul.
- • Substitutions were made by both teams, including notable changes like B. Chrisene coming on for K. Fisher in the second half.
Lineups
Norwich
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 32 D. Grimshaw (G)
- 3 J. Stacey (D)
- 15 R. McConville (D)
- 6 H. Darling (D)
- 35 K. Fisher (D)
- 16 J. Wright (M)
- 26 S. Field (M)
- 29 O. Schwartau (M)
- 25 P. Maghoma (M)
- 21 A. Ahmed (M)
- 30 M. Kvistgaarden (F)
Substitutes
- 31 L. Moulden
- 33 J. Cordoba
- 14 B. Chrisene
- 23 K. McLean
- 8 L. Gibbs
- 42 T. Springett
- 20 A. Slimane
- 37 M. Toure
- 46 E. Mundle Smith
West Brom
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 20 J. Griffiths (G)
- 30 D. Imray (D)
- 5 K. Bielik (D)
- 29 C. Taylor (D)
- 14 A. Gilchrist (D)
- 11 M. Johnston (M)
- 17 O. Diakite (M)
- 34 H. Whitwell (M)
- 37 O. Bostock (M)
- 25 H. Mustapha (F)
- 9 J. Maja (F)
Substitutes
- 1 M. O'Leary
- 41 A. Williams
- 48 D. Iddrisa
- 8 J. Molumby
- 27 A. Mowatt
- 21 I. Price
- 18 J. Jimoh-Aloba
- 19 A. Heggebo
- 12 D. Dike
Timeline
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14' West Brom Card · Yellow CardK. Bielik
Foul
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31' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalP. Maghoma · Assist: H. Darling
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46' West Brom subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Griffiths · On: M. O'Leary
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46' West Brom subst · Substitution 2Off: H. Mustapha · On: A. Mowatt
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48' Norwich Card · Yellow CardH. Darling
Foul
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53' West Brom Card · Yellow CardA. Mowatt
Argument
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58' Norwich Card · Yellow CardS. Field
Foul
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61' Norwich subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kvistgaarden · On: M. Toure
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62' Norwich subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Maghoma · On: A. Slimane
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68' West Brom Goal · Normal GoalJ. Maja · Assist: O. Diakite
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70' Norwich Card · Yellow CardK. Fisher
Foul
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71' Norwich subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Fisher · On: B. Chrisene
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71' Norwich subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Ahmed · On: L. Gibbs
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73' West Brom subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Bostock · On: I. Price
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73' West Brom subst · Substitution 4Off: H. Whitwell · On: J. Jimoh-Aloba
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78' West Brom subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Bielik · On: J. Molumby
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81' Norwich subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Schwartau · On: K. McLean
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82' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalB. Chrisene · Assist: A. Slimane
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85' West Brom Card · Yellow CardO. Diakite
Foul
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90' Norwich Goal · Normal GoalM. Toure · Assist: A. Slimane
Match Stats
| Stat | Norwich | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 7 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 447 | 391 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 3.01 | 0.77 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 1 |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 384 | 329 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 4 |
| Saves | 4 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Norwich took an early lead when P. Maghoma scored at 31', assisted by H. Darling, setting a strong foundation.
- ▸ West Brom's equalizer from J. Maja at 68' briefly tied the game but was followed by Norwich regaining control with goals from B. Chrisene and M. Toure.