Norwich City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Blackburn Rovers FC — FA Cup at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Blackburn Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Watford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Dec | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 17 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 1–4 | L |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
31%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Blackburn Rovers FC this season
Top Scorers (This Season)
Norwich City FC
| Jovon Makama | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Blackburn Rovers FC.
- 5' Sam McCallum, a England , has 17 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 10' Another change for Blackburn Rovers FC made on 10 minute. Scott Wharton leaves to be changed by Ashley Phillips.
- 15' England international Jake Garrett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Norwich City FC have won 460 goals from 368 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Max Aarons.
- 27' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Norwich City FC that had 368 games and scored 460 goals.
- 31' Jack Vale does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackburn Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 36' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' Norwich City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Dilan Markanday is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackburn Rovers FC tonight.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 53' Hayden Carter was booked on 53.
- 57' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Adam Idah is replaced by Jordan Hugill on 57 minute.
- 58' Adam Idah makes way for Jordan Hugill at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' It is a substitution in Blackburn Rovers FC team. Hayden Carter is replaced by Joe Rankin-Costello on 67 minute.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Hedges. He replaces Jack Vale on 68 minute.
- 73' The referee shows Norwich City FC player a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Norwich City FC and Blackburn Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 81' Liam Gibbs gets the nod from Norwich City FC. He replaces Gabriel Sara and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' Blackburn Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 88' The crowd applauds Bradley Dack as he leaves the pitch. Tyler Morton steps in for Blackburn Rovers FC.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Norwich City FC.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↓ Danel Sinani 57'
- 1
- 22
- 23
- 2
- 30
-
11
Adam Idah ↓ Jordan Hugill 57'
- 4
-
17
Gabriel Sara ↓ Liam Gibbs 81'
-
26
Marcelino Nunez ↓ Kieran Dowell 57'
Bench
-
10
Kieran Dowell ↑ 57'
- 28
-
9
Jordan Hugill ↑ 57'
-
15
Sam McCallum ↑ 81'
-
21
Danel Sinani ↑ 57'
- 19
-
46
Liam Gibbs ↑ 81'
- 45
- 7
Coach
David Wagner
Blackburn Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 27
-
23
Bradley Dack ↓ Tyler Morton 88'
- 22
-
16
Scott Wharton ↓ Ashley Phillips 10'
- 5
- 3
- 17
-
29
Jack Vale ↓ Ryan Hedges 68'
- 18
- 30
Bench
-
19
Ryan Hedges ↑ 68'
- 7
-
11
Joe Rankin-Costello ↑ 67'
- 1
- 15
-
6
Tyler Morton ↑ 88'
-
33
Ashley Phillips ↑ 10'
- 36
Coach
Jon Dahl Tomasson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 3 |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 |
| Tyrhys Dolan | 2 |
| Gabriel Sara | 2 |
| Samuel Szmodics | 2 |
| Harvey Elliot | 1 |
| Josh Sargent | 1 |
| Kenny McLean | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
Blackburn Rovers FC Form
2023-01-08
Norwich City FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-01-01
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2022-12-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
L
2022-12-26
Sunderland AFC
2–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2022-12-17
Norwich City FC
0–2
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2022-12-10
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–4
Preston North End FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Blackburn Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Blackburn Rovers FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Blackburn Rovers FC
70%
Norwich City FC or Blackburn Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackburn Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
14.2%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.3%
0 – 2
7.6%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.9%
0 – 3
2.9%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Blackburn Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 22% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Blackburn Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.