Match Statistics
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2 Blocked Shots 2
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7 Shots insidebox 3
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5 Shots off Goal 4
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3 Shots on Goal 0
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3 Shots outsidebox 3
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10 Total Shots 6
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4 Corner Kicks 4
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1 Offsides 2
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9 Fouls 10
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1 Yellow Cards 0
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55 Possession % 45
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81 Pass Accuracy % 77
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303 Passes accurate 229
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372 Total passes 296
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1.43 Expected Goals (xG) 0.26
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0 Goalkeeper Saves 1
Match Timeline
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73'NorwichGoalA. Slimane
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78'NorwichGoalM. Toure
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Team Lineups
- 1Vladan Kovačević
- 35Kellen Fisher
- 15Ruairi McConville
- 33José Córdoba
- 14Ben Chrisene
- 16Jacob Wright
- 23Kenny McLean
- 42Tony Springett
- 20Anis Ben Slimane
- 21Ali Ahmed
- 24Jovon Makama
- 32Daniel Grimshaw
- 3Jack Stacey
- 6Harry Darling
- 26Sam Field
- 8Liam Gibbs
- 30Mathias Kvistgaarden
- 37Mohamed Touré
- 29Oscar Schwartau
- 46Errol Mundle-Smith
- Balázs Tóth22
- Lewis Miller12
- Hayden Carter17
- Sean McLoughlin15
- Eiran Cashin20
- Moussa Baradji24
- Sondre Tronstad6
- Ryan Alebiosu2
- Todd Cantwell10
- Ryoya Morishita25
- Yuki Ohashi23
- Nicholas Michalski35
- Connor O'Riordan26
- Harry Pickering3
- Dion De Neve14
- Taylor Gardner-Hickman5
- Kristi Montgomery31
- Mathias Jørgensen29
- Andri Guðjohnsen11
- Oladapo Afolayan21
Head to Head Record
Norwich wins
Draws
Blackburn wins
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Regular Season - 31
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AI Match Predictions
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Match Recap
Norwich End Dismal Run with Clinical Victory Over Struggling Blackburn
Norwich City finally found their cutting edge at Carrow Road, securing a vital 2-0 victory over bottom-dwellers Blackburn Rovers in a match that epitomised both sides’ contrasting fortunes this season.
After a goalless first half that suggested another frustrating afternoon for the Canaries, Anis Slimane’s 73rd-minute opener proved the catalyst for a commanding finish. The midfielder was immediately cautioned for his celebrations, but Norwich had little time for restraint as they sensed three points within reach.
Mohamed Toure doubled the advantage just five minutes later, capitalising on Norwich’s superior control to seal their first victory in five attempts. The result lifts Daniel Farke’s men two places clear of the relegation zone, though at 18th with 34 points, they remain perilously positioned.
The statistics tell the story of Norwich’s dominance. With 55% possession and 1.43 expected goals compared to Blackburn’s meager 0.26, the home side created the clearer opportunities despite managing only three shots on target from ten attempts. Blackburn’s toothless attack managed no shots on goal whatsoever, underlining their current plight.
Most concerning for Blackburn was their inability to test Norwich goalkeeper despite enjoying four corner kicks and maintaining reasonable possession. Their woeful form of one win in five has left them anchored to 20th place with just 33 points, eleven adrift of safety with time running short.
Norwich’s tactical switch proved decisive, with manager Johannes Hoff Thorup introducing fresh legs through Josh Makama, Joe Wright, and Theo Springett just after the hour mark. The changes injected pace and directness that Blackburn’s weary defence couldn’t match.
The pre-match prediction of a 1-1 draw reflected both sides’ recent struggles, but Norwich’s clinical finishing when opportunities arose demonstrated the fine margins that separate Championship survival from relegation.
With both teams desperate for points in their battle against the drop, this victory could prove crucial come May.