Norwich City are set to face West Bromwich Albion in a crucial Sky Bet Championship match at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries had a brilliant start to the new campaign last weekend, defeating MK Dons 4-1 at home in the Carabao Cup. Philippe Clement's outfit comfortably overcame their opponents in front of their own supporters, with Mohamed Toure, Anis Ben Slimane, Ben Chrisene, and Andre Brooks all opening their accounts for the year.
What happened?
The two clubs went head-to-head in Norfolk twice last year, with Albion securing a 1-0 win in a league fixture and the Canaries claiming a 3-1 victory in an Emirates FA Cup tie. Norwich City were one of the best-performing teams in the second half of the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship campaign and will be keen to carry that red-hot form into the start of the new season. They ended the previous term in ninth position having been second bottom on Christmas Day - a run of results which coincided with the arrival of 52-year-old Belgian Philippe Clement.
Why it matters for Norwich City
The hosts will be determined to see their side mount a serious play-off charge this time around. They'll be buoyed not only by their terrific displays from New Year onwards, but also by their 4-1 home victory over MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup last weekend, with four different players on target. Norwich have added new faces to their squad over the summer, including former Baggies academy graduate Sam Field who signed permanently after enjoying a loan spell at Carrow Road between February and May, as well as winger Andre Brooks and defenders Bruno Alves and Darlin Yongwa.
What comes next?
The match will be a tough test for both teams, with Albion looking to build on their impressive start to the new campaign. The Baggies had a brilliant beginning to the new campaign last weekend, defeating Rotherham United 4-1 at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in the Carabao Cup thanks to JJ Morgan's brace and efforts from Harry Whitwell and Felix Horn Myhre. The two teams will be looking to come out on top in what promises to be an exciting match at Carrow Road.
Norwich City have added new faces to their squad over the summer, including former Baggies academy graduate Sam Field who signed permanently after enjoying a loan spell at Carrow Road between February and May, as well as winger Andre Brooks and defenders Bruno Alves and Darlin Yongwa. The hosts will be determined to see their side mount a serious play-off charge this time around. They'll be buoyed not only by their terrific displays from New Year onwards, but also by their 4-1 home victory over MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup last weekend, with four different players on target.
The two clubs went head-to-head in Norfolk twice last year, with Albion securing a 1-0 win in a league fixture and the Canaries claiming a 3-1 victory in an Emirates FA Cup tie. The match will be a tough test for both teams, with Albion looking to build on their impressive start to the new campaign. The Baggies had a brilliant beginning to the new campaign last weekend, defeating Rotherham United 4-1 at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in the Carabao Cup thanks to JJ Morgan's brace and efforts from Harry Whitwell and Felix Horn Myhre.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Championship, 65 pts, 19W-8D-19L from 46 games, recent form LDWWL. Goals this season: 63 scored, 56 conceded (+7 goal difference). Title race: 30 points behind leaders Coventry. Currently sidelined: Mirko Topić.
