Match report

Fulham Defeats Norwich 2-1 in League Cup Clash

Fulham
Fulham
2–1
FT
Norwich
Norwich
Sep 27, 2023

Fulham emerged victorious in their League Cup encounter against Norwich, securing a 2-1 win that showcased resilience and tactical acumen. Carlos Vinicius opened the scoring early on, with A. Iwobi adding another before B. Sainz pulled one back for Norwich late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Carlos Vinicius scored Fulham's first goal at 12 minutes.
  • • A. Iwobi netted Fulham’s second goal, making it 2-0 at 72 minutes.
  • • B. Sainz reduced the deficit for Norwich with a goal at 75 minutes.
  • • Norwich received three yellow cards: S. McCallum (16'), P. Placheta (45'), and J. Warner (77').
  • • Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz was also shown a yellow card in the dying moments of the game.

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Rodák (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 12 F. Ballo-Touré (D)
  • 10 T. Cairney (M)
  • 26 João Palhinha (M)
  • 8 H. Wilson (M)
  • 22 A. Iwobi (F)
  • 30 Carlos Vinícius (F)
  • 20 Willian (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 A. Robinson
  • 19 Rodrigo Muniz
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid
  • 13 T. Ream
  • 38 L. Harris
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 17 B. Leno
  • 35 T. Francois
  • 18 Andreas Pereira

Norwich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 G. Long (G)
  • 35 K. Fisher (D)
  • 50 J. Warner (D)
  • 6 B. Gibson (D)
  • 15 S. McCallum (D)
  • 29 A. Forshaw (M)
  • 8 L. Gibbs (M)
  • 25 O. Hernández (M)
  • 42 T. Springett (M)
  • 20 P. Płacheta (M)
  • 31 Hwang Ui-Jo (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 Borja Sainz
  • 11 A. Idah
  • 17 Gabriel Sara
  • 27 J. Rowe
  • 23 K. McLean
  • 39 V. Reyes
  • 16 C. Fassnacht
  • 24 S. Duffy
  • 3 J. Stacey

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    12' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    Carlos Vinicius
  2. Norwich
    16' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    S. McCallum

    Foul

  3. Norwich
    45' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    P. Placheta

    Foul

  4. Norwich
    62' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Placheta · On: B. Sainz
  5. Norwich
    63' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hernandez · On: A. Idah
  6. Fulham
    69' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Ballo-Toure · On: Antonee Robinson
  7. Norwich
    70' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Forshaw · On: Gabriel Sara
  8. Norwich
    70' Norwich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Springett · On: J. Rowe
  9. Fulham
    72' Fulham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Iwobi · Assist: H. Wilson
  10. Norwich
    75' Norwich Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Sainz · Assist: J. Rowe
  11. Norwich
    77' Norwich Card · Yellow Card
    J. Warner

    Foul

  12. Norwich
    77' Norwich subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hwang Ui-Jo · On: K. McLean
  13. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Carlos Vinicius · On: Rodrigo Muniz
  14. Fulham
    79' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Willian · On: B. De Cordova-Reid
  15. Fulham
    83' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Calvin Bassey · On: T. Ream
  16. Fulham
    90'+1 Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Muniz

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Norwich
Fouls 4 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 78%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 15 2
Total Passes 651 293
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 3 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 579 230
Shots Inside Box 13 10
Saves 2 1
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Carlos Vinicius' early goal at 12 minutes set the tone for Fulham, giving them an immediate advantage and confidence boost.
  • ▸ A. Iwobi's second goal at 72 minutes was crucial in stabilizing Fulham's lead after a spirited Norwich comeback attempt.