Norwich City team news has been confirmed for their Championship away match against Stoke City on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. The club's official website detailed the players available for selection.
Head coach Philippe Clement will be without five first-team players for the fixture at the bet365 Stadium. Midfielder Ali Ahmed is sidelined, as are forwards Jovon Makama and Lucien Mahovo. Defender Mirko Topić and midfielder Paris Maghoma also miss out through injury. This leaves gaps in several areas of the pitch as Norwich look to improve on their current league position of 16th, having taken three points from their first three games.
Norwich travel to Stoke with a recent form of WLL, having scored five goals but conceded six this season for a negative goal difference. They sit six points behind early leaders Charlton Athletic. The match represents a chance to build momentum after a mixed start.
The absence of Ahmed and Maghoma in midfield will require others to step up. In attack, the missing forwards mean Clement's choices are more limited. The manager will likely rely on his fit senior players to carry the load. Defensively, the loss of Topić reduces options at the back, potentially leading to a reshuffle. The full squad list is available on our squad page.
Facing Stoke City away is always a tough challenge in the Championship. With a shortened squad, Clement's tactical setup and in-game management will be tested. The team will need to be organized defensively to stop adding to the six goals they have already conceded. Creating chances will also be vital to improve their goalscoring record.
Norwich City's injury situation adds a layer of difficulty to an important early-season match. Securing points on the road will be the immediate focus as they aim to climb from 16th place in the Championship standings.
