Norwich City FC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Norwich City FC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at Carrow Road.
- Norwich City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Graham Kane
- Referee Jeremy Simpson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Stoke City FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Millwall FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Jan | Barnsley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 06 Feb | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jan | Watford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Norwich City FC | Stoke City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #26 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
Norwich City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Norwich City FC are 24th (0 pts). Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Norwich City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Stoke City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Norwich City FC to score. At the same time, Stoke City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Norwich City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Norwich City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Stoke City FC backline.
- 15' Magnificent from Todd Cantwell! That is 32 goals in 368 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 20' Stoke City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Norwich City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Max Aarons, a England defender, has 47 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 35' 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.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 42' Nick Powell is having his name booked by the referee on 42.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Obi Mikel on 43.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Teemu Pukki makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 46' Stoke City FC make a change. Jack Clarke trudges off to be replaced by Rabbi Matondo on 46 minutes.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' Ben Gibson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 28 cards already picked up this season.
- 61' Nick Powell does the damage! The net is bulging and Stoke City FC surge ahead!
- 62' James McClean gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces John Obi Mikel and will look to change the dynamic.
- 64' Against the run of play, Emiliano Buendia has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 69' Norwich City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Stoke City FC's shape.
- 71' The supporters are chanting for Sam Vokes. He replaces Steven Fletcher on 71 minute.
- 76' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rabbi Matondo, as he is very good at scoring at Carrow Road with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' Teemu Pukki makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Norwich City FC are in front.
- 81' Jacob Sorensen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Skipp at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Stoke City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordan Cousins is hanging Sam Clucas on the field on 82 minute.
- 83' Another substitution for Stoke City FC to replace Joe Allen by Jordan Thompson on 83 minute.
- 85' Kieran Dowell has so much to prove this time. He replaces Emiliano Buendia on 85 minute.
- 90' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 90 minutes.
- Another three points for Norwich City FC.
Lineups
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
-
20
Oliver Skipp ↓ Jacob Sorensen 81'
- 5
-
8
Mario Vrancic ↓ Lukas Rupp 71'
- 1
-
14
Todd Cantwell ↓ Onel Hernandez 82'
-
22
Teemu Pukki ↓ Adam Idah 85'
- 17
- 23
- 2
- 30
Bench
- 16
-
10
Kieran Dowell ↑ 85'
- 6
- 27
-
25
Onel Hernandez ↑ 82'
-
7
Lukas Rupp ↑ 71'
-
19
Jacob Sorensen ↑ 81'
-
35
Adam Idah ↑ 85'
- 50
Coach
Daniel Farke
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Joe Allen ↓ Jordan Thompson 83'
-
22
Sam Clucas ↓ Jordan Cousins 82'
- 36
- 1
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↓ Sam Vokes 71'
- 3
- 12
-
47
Jack Clarke ↓ Rabbi Matondo 46'
- 25
- 13
- 37
Bench
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 71'
-
11
James McClean ↑ 62'
- 18
-
24
Jordan Cousins ↑ 82'
- 6
-
34
Jordan Thompson ↑ 83'
-
49
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 46'
- 32
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Teemu Pukki | 5 |
| Josh Sargent | 3 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Nick Powell | 2 |
| Gabriel Sara | 2 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 2 |
| Emiliano Buendia | 2 |
| Todd Cantwell | 1 |
Head to Head
Norwich City FC Form
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.6
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 72% + Under — clean sheet likely 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 2.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 3.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Norwich City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Stoke City FC
48%
Norwich City FC or Stoke City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
0 – 0
18.6%
1 – 0
18.5%
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.3%
4 – 0
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC
| Handicap | Norwich City FC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 27% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✗
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

