Match report

Leicester Defeats Norwich 3-0 in Premier League Clash

Leicester
Leicester
3–0
FT
Norwich
Norwich
May 11, 2022

Leicester City stymied Norwich City with a dominant display to secure a 3-0 win at King Power Stadium, ensuring their position in the Premier League for another season. Jamie Vardy led the charge with two goals, while James Maddison added the third late on, leaving Norwich's fight against relegation more challenging.

Key Facts

  • • Jamie Vardy scored twice (54' and 62')
  • • James Maddison sealed the win with a goal in the 70th minute
  • • Norwich made three substitutions but could not find an equalizer
  • • Leicester's victory secured their place in the Premier League

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 18 D. Amartey (D)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 2 J. Justin (D)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 H. Barnes (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)
  • 37 A. Lookman (M)

Substitutes

  • 24 N. Mendy
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 29 P. Daka
  • 33 L. Thomas
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez
  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ

Norwich

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 A. Gunn (G)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 3 S. Byram (D)
  • 30 D. Giannoulis (D)
  • 2 M. Aarons (D)
  • 7 L. Rupp (M)
  • 17 M. Rashica (M)
  • 20 P. Lees Melou (M)
  • 8 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 22 T. Pukki (F)
  • 45 T. Springett (M)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Sørensen
  • 46 J. Rowe
  • 11 P. Płacheta
  • 21 B. Williams
  • 18 C. Tzolis
  • 1 T. Krul
  • 10 K. Dowell
  • 4 B. Gibson
  • 42 L. Gibbs

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Lookman · On: N. Mendy
  2. Leicester
    54' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: H. Barnes
  3. Norwich
    58' Norwich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Rupp · On: Jacob Lungi Sørensen
  4. Leicester
    62' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: H. Barnes
  5. Norwich
    67' Norwich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rashica · On: J. Rowe
  6. Norwich
    67' Norwich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Springett · On: P. Placheta
  7. Leicester
    70' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Norwich
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 90% 81%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 9
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 640 354
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 7 0
Shots on Target 8 5
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 573 285
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jamie Vardy's first goal at 54' broke Norwich's resistance and set Leicester on course for a convincing win.
  • ▸ James Maddison's strike in the 70th minute put the game out of reach, ensuring Leicester's dominance.