Norwich City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 15 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 Nigel Lugg
- Assistant 2 Shaun Hudson
3 games this season
🟨 6.3/game
⚽ 24.3 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Preston North End FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Nov | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Nov | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 0–4 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Norwich City FC
0-15
6/6
16-30
6/4
31-45
4/2
46-60
4/6
61-75
9/3
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Norwich City FC
| Mohamed Toure | 5 G | |
| Mathias Kvistgaarden | 4 G | 4 A |
| Edmond-Paris Maghoma | 4 G | 2 A |
| Andre Brooks | 3 G | 2 A |
| Anthony Musaba | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield Wednesday FC.
- 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 Michael Ihiekwe suffering a number of foals already.
- 7' Against the run of play, Borja Sainz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 12' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 17' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Both keepers have barely been tested. Norwich City FC and Sheffield Wednesday FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 27' The 34-year-old Kenny McLean has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kellen Fisher on 30 minutes.
- 32' What composure from Bailey Cadamarteri! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 37' Norwich City FC are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield Wednesday FC's 4-3-3 shape.
- 42' A moment of madness from Liam Palmer on 42 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sheffield Wednesday FC will be frustrated.
- 46' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Kellen Fisher is replaced by Jack Stacey on 46 minute.
- 48' A stunning finish from Ashley Barnes — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 53' Norwich City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 63' Sheffield Wednesday FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' Sheffield Wednesday FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' Jonathan Rowe is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 74' Djeidi Gassama is replacing Bailey Cadamarteri for the Sheffield Wednesday FC side.
- 78' The crowd applauds Jonathan Rowe as he leaves the pitch. Christian Fassnacht steps in for Norwich City FC.
- 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Djeidi Gassama made 534 appearances and scored 19 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' Ashley Fletcher gets the nod from Sheffield Wednesday FC. He replaces Akin Famewo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' Time for substitution for Norwich City FC. Adam Idah is replaced by Danny Batth.
- 90' Sheffield Wednesday FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 3-1 the final result. Sheffield Wednesday FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 24
- 23
- 30
-
11
Adam Idah ↓ Danny Batth 85'
-
7
Borja Sainz ↓ Onel Hernandez 78'
-
17
Gabriel Sara ↓ Liam Gibbs 85'
- 26
- 27
-
35
Kellen Fisher ↓ Jack Stacey 46'
Bench
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 78'
-
21
Danny Batth ↑ 85'
- 12
- 29
- 15
-
3
Jack Stacey ↑ 46'
-
16
Christian Fassnacht ↑ 78'
- 20
-
8
Liam Gibbs ↑ 85'
Coach
David Wagner
Sheffield Wednesday FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
8
George Byers ↓ Marvin Johnson 46'
- 13
- 10
- 2
- 1
- 4
- 20
-
23
Akin Famewo ↓ Ashley Fletcher 84'
- 5
-
45
Anthony Musaba ↓ John Buckley 84'
- 42
Bench
- 19
- 33
-
18
Marvin Johnson ↑ 46'
-
27
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 84'
-
14
Pol Valentin Sancho ↑ 74'
-
21
John Buckley ↑ 84'
- 17
-
41
Djeidi Gassama ↑ 74'
- 36
Coach
Danny Röhl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 3 |
| Borja Sainz | 3 |
| Josh Windass | 3 |
| Djeidi Gassama | 1 |
| Dennis Srbeny | 1 |
| Todd Cantwell | 1 |
| Ante Crnac | 1 |
| Bailey Cadamarteri | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
2023-12-13
Norwich City FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2023-12-09
Norwich City FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
2023-12-03
Bristol City FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
W
2023-11-28
Watford FC
3–2
Norwich City FC
L
2023-11-25
Norwich City FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2023-11-11
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Norwich City FC
W
Sheffield Wednesday FC Form
2023-12-13
Norwich City FC
3–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2023-12-09
Stoke City FC
0–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2023-12-02
Sheffield Wednesday FC
3–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2023-11-29
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–1
Leicester City FC
D
2023-11-25
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
L
2023-11-11
Sheffield Wednesday FC
0–4
Millwall FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.68
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.95
Sheffield Wednesday FC xG
I would bet for:
Norwich City FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Sheffield Wednesday FC
44%
Norwich City FC or Sheffield Wednesday FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
9.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
5.9%
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Sheffield Wednesday FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Sheffield Wednesday FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

