Sunday , 16 August 2026

Liverpool FC vs Norwich City FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4

FA Cup · 2023-24
Liverpool FC
5 – 2
Full Time
Norwich City FC
Sun 28 Jan 2024 · 14:30 UTC Anfield HT 45' · FT 45'
Curtis Jones 16' 1–0
1–1 22' Ben Gibson
Darwin Nunez 28' 2–1
Diogo Jota 53' 3–1
Virgil van Dijk 63' 4–1
4–2 69' Borja Sainz
Ryan Gravenberch 90+5' 5–2

Overview

Match Preview

Liverpool FC vs Norwich City FC — FA Cup at Anfield.

Match Details

  • Referee Sam Barrott (England)
  • Assistant 1 Marc Perry
  • Assistant 2

Head-to-Head

5
Liverpool FC 5 games · Avg 4.0 goals Norwich City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-28 Liverpool FC 5–2 Norwich City FC 2022-02-19 Liverpool FC 3–1 Norwich City FC 2021-08-14 Norwich City FC 0–3 Liverpool FC 2020-02-15 Norwich City FC 0–1 Liverpool FC 2019-08-09 Liverpool FC 4–1 Norwich City FC

Recent Form

Liverpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Norwich City FC H 5–2 W
21 Jan AFC Bournemouth A 4–0 W
07 Jan Arsenal FC A 2–0 W
01 Jan Newcastle United FC H 4–2 W
26 Dec Burnley FC A 2–0 W
23 Dec Arsenal FC H 1–1 D
Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Liverpool FC A 2–5 L
24 Jan Leeds United FC A 0–1 L
20 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–0 W
17 Jan Bristol Rovers FC A 3–1 W
12 Jan Hull City AFC A 2–1 W
06 Jan Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Liverpool FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Top Scorers (This Season)

Norwich City FC
Jovon Makama 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Liverpool FC welcome Norwich City FC for this crunch clash at Anfield.
  • 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jarell Quansah suffering a number of foals already.
  • 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Liverpool FC and Norwich City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Borja Sainz is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Liverpool FC.
  • 16' What a moment for Curtis Jones! That strike on 16 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 21' It looks surprising Norwich City FC does not make any changes. Sam McCallum has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 22' A stunning finish from Ben Gibson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 27' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Liverpool FC and Norwich City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 28' What a strike from Darwin Nunez! The score is 2-1.
  • 33' Norwich City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' A quiet spell here at Anfield. Norwich City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 43' Ibrahima Konate has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 48' Liam Gibbs has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 358 appearances.
  • 53' Magnificent from Diogo Jota! That is 90 goals in 343 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' The whistle greets Curtis Jones as he departs to be replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai.
  • 60' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 61' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Sorensen. He replaces Grant Hanley on 61 minute.
  • 63' Virgil van Dijk does the damage! The net is bulging and Liverpool FC surge ahead!
  • 66' Trent Alexander-Arnold has so much to prove this time. He replaces Darwin Nunez on 66 minute.
  • 69' Borja Sainz adds to his 0 season tally! Norwich City FC lead 4-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 74' Dimitris Giannoulis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Liverpool FC so far.
  • 79' A tactical swap from Liverpool FC — Luis Diaz on, James McConnell off on 79 minutes.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Norwich City FC. Sam McCallum is replaced by Dimitris Giannoulis.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • Norwich City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Liverpool FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Liverpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jurgen Klopp

Norwich City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Wagner

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mohamed Salah 3
Virgil van Dijk 2
Sadio Mane 2
Diogo Jota 2
Divock Origi 1
Ryan Gravenberch 1
Darwin Nunez 1
Roberto Firmino 1

Head to Head

2024-01-28 Liverpool FC 5–2 Norwich City FC 2022-02-19 Liverpool FC 3–1 Norwich City FC 2021-08-14 Norwich City FC 0–3 Liverpool FC 2020-02-15 Norwich City FC 0–1 Liverpool FC 2019-08-09 Liverpool FC 4–1 Norwich City FC

Liverpool FC Form

2024-01-28 Liverpool FC 5–2 Norwich City FC W 2024-01-21 AFC Bournemouth 0–4 Liverpool FC W 2024-01-07 Arsenal FC 0–2 Liverpool FC W 2024-01-01 Liverpool FC 4–2 Newcastle United FC W 2023-12-26 Burnley FC 0–2 Liverpool FC W 2023-12-23 Liverpool FC 1–1 Arsenal FC D

Norwich City FC Form

2024-01-28 Liverpool FC 5–2 Norwich City FC L 2024-01-24 Leeds United FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2024-01-20 Norwich City FC 2–0 West Bromwich Albion FC W 2024-01-17 Bristol Rovers FC 1–3 Norwich City FC W 2024-01-12 Hull City AFC 1–2 Norwich City FC W 2024-01-06 Norwich City FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.27 Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 67% + Both teams to score 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Liverpool FC61% Draw21% Norwich City FC18%
Actual: Liverpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes63% 0% No37%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 67%
33%
± 3.5 46%
54%
± 4.5 28%
72%

Double Chance

Liverpool FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Norwich City FC
39%
Liverpool FC or Norwich City FC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Liverpool FC44% Draw39% Norwich City FC17%
Actual: Liverpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.8%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC

Handicap Liverpool FC covers Push Norwich City FC covers
-2.5 20% — 80%
-2 20% 18% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 21% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.