Norwich City defeated West Bromwich Albion 3-1, with late goals securing their FA Cup progression after a valiant comeback effort from the Baggies.
Norwich City secured their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a decisive 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Carrow Road. Young midfielder Edmond-Paris Maghoma set the tone, opening the scoring and igniting a hard-fought contest. The Canaries eventually pulled away in the final minutes after a late West Brom equalizer.
Valentine's Day 2026 saw two familiar Championship foes battling for FA Cup progression. Both teams eyed a deep cup run to add excitement to their respective seasons. Carrow Road buzzed with anticipation for this mid-season knockout clash.
The home side started brightly, pushing for an early advantage. West Brom's Krystian Bielik received the game's first yellow card in the 14th minute. Norwich's pressure paid off when Edmond-Paris Maghoma guided home a shot in the 31st minute. Harry Darling provided the assist, creating a crucial early lead.
Norwich showed their attacking intent throughout the first half. They registered a total of 21 shots by full-time, with seven hitting the target. Daniel Grimshaw, Norwich's goalkeeper, kept his goal safe against West Brom's five shots on target, maintaining the lead into the break.
West Bromwich Albion needed a strong second-half response to turn the tide. Managerial changes were evident as Joshua Griffiths and Hamza Mustapha entered the fray after the restart. The visitors sought to inject fresh energy into their attacking play.
The second half began with a flurry of yellow cards for both sides, signaling increasing intensity. West Brom found their equalizer in the 68th minute through Josh Maja. Maja slotted the ball past Grimshaw, bringing the scores level and silencing the home crowd.
Norwich responded to the equalizer with tactical substitutions. Ben Chrisene and Marcelino Toure were introduced, adding dynamism to their attack. These changes proved pivotal in the crucial final stages of the match.
The fresh legs made an immediate impact for Norwich. In the 82nd minute, Ben Chrisene restored the Canaries' lead, finishing coolly after good build-up play. Anis Ben Slimane provided the assist for Chrisene’s vital goal.
West Brom pushed for another equalizer, but Norwich held firm. Mohamed Toure then sealed the victory in the 93rd minute of added time. Anis Ben Slimane grabbed his second assist of the evening, putting the result beyond doubt.
Norwich’s attacking prowess was evident in the statistics. They managed 21 total shots compared to West Brom's 7. The Canaries also dominated possession with 55%, showcasing their control of the game for large periods. Their 12 corner kicks further highlighted their offensive dominance.
