Norwich 5-1 Walsall
Updated
Norwich won: Norwich 5-1 Walsall in the FA Cup (Round 3) on Sun, 11 Jan 2026 at Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk. Norwich goals: Matej Jurásek 15', Jovon Makama 24', Jovon Makama 48', Jovon Makama 55', Tony Springett 90'+2. Walsall goals: Courtney Clarke 67'. Expected goals: 3.11-0.32. Possession: 78-22. Player of the match: Jovon Makama (9.7).
Match report
Norwich rout Walsall 5-1
Norwich ran riot against Walsall 5-1 at Carrow Road on Sunday 11 January in FA Cup.
Matej Jurásek put Norwich ahead on 15' (1-0), Jovon Makama made it 2-0 on 24', added another on 48' (3-0), added another on 55' (4-0), Courtney Clarke pulled one back for Walsall on 67' (4-1) and Tony Springett made it 5-1 on 90+2'.
Norwich had 78% of the ball, shots were 23-5 (15-1 on target) and expected goals finished 3.11-0.32. Norwich were the better side on chances, too.
Jovon Makama (Norwich City) was player of the match with a 9.7 rating.
Attendance: 19,776. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Norwich | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 78 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 0.32 |
| Total shots | 23 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 50 | 4 |
| Big chances | 6 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 688 (91%) | 143 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total shots | 23 | 5 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 20 | 2 |
Lineups
Norwich (4-2-3-1): Daniel Grimshaw, Jack Stacey, Ruairi McConville, José Córdoba, Benjamin Chrisene, Pelle Mattsson, Jacob Wright, Matej Jurásek, Mathias Kvistgaarden, Anis Ben Slimane, Jovon Makama
Walsall (3-5-2): Myles Roberts, Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Evan Weir, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Brandon Comley, Charlie Lakin, Vincent Harper, Aaron Pressley, Daniel Kanu
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Matej Jurásek (Norwich)
- 24' · Goal · Jovon Makama (Norwich)
- 46' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Brandon Comley (Walsall)
- 46' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 48' · Goal · Jovon Makama (Norwich)
- 55' · Substitution · Rico Browne for Priestley Farquharson (Walsall)
- 55' · Goal · Jovon Makama (Norwich)
- 59' · Substitution · Oscar Schwartau for Jovon Makama (Norwich)
- 59' · Substitution · Jakov Medic for Ruairi McConville (Norwich)
- 67' · Goal · Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
- 72' · Substitution · Alexander Pattison for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 72' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Daniel Kanu (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Tony Springett for Matej Jurásek (Norwich)
- 75' · Substitution · Errol Mundle-Smith for Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich)
- 85' · Substitution · Liam Gibbs for Jacob Wright (Norwich)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Tony Springett (Norwich)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1999: Norwich 4, draws 5, Walsall 1.
Questions
Who won Norwich vs Walsall?
Norwich won, 5-1 (FA Cup) on Sun, 11 Jan 2026.
When and where is Norwich vs Walsall?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026, 14:30 UTC at Carrow Road, Norwich, Norfolk, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich and Walsall?
In 10 league meetings since 1999: Norwich 4 wins, 5 draws, Walsall 1 wins (goals 16-9).