Norwich vs Burnley

Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 17:00Carrow Road, NorwichElliot Bell, England

Summary

Match report

Norwich beat Burnley 4-1 in the EFL Championship (Matchday 3). Norwich led 3-1 at half-time.

Norwich’s goals came from M. Toure in the 2nd and 21st minutes and A. Brooks in the 5th and 67th minutes. Burnley’s goal came from J. Laurent in the 27th minute. Josh Laurent (Burnley) was sent off (77′). A. Brooks was the highest-rated player on the pitch (9.5).

Player of the match

A. Brooks

Norwich71'2Rating 9.5

Key stats

All stats

37%Possession63%

2.30Expected goals (xG)1.38
20Total shots16
6Shots on target4
3Corners5
4Yellow cards3
0Red cards1

Live commentary

It's all over: Norwich beat Burnley 4-1. In numbers: possession Norwich 37%, Burnley 63%; shots 20 (6 on target) to 16 (4 on target)
82'
Substitution, Burnley: H. Mejbri comes on for U. Raghouber
80'
Substitution, Norwich: J. Wright makes way for K. McLean
78'
Substitution, Burnley: Z. Flemming comes on for A. Hountondji
77'
Red card! Josh Laurent (Burnley) is sent off for a foul, and Burnley are down to ten men
71'
Booking: Zian Flemming (Burnley) for a foul
71'
Double substitution, Norwich: A. Brooks comes on for A. Crnac, M. Toure on for M. Kvistgaarden
67'
Goal! A. Brooks extends Norwich's lead (4-1) after a pass from J. Stacey – his second of the match
65'
Booking: Anis Ben Slimane (Norwich) for a foul
64'
Substitution, Burnley: A. Ramsey comes on for Z. Amdouni
63'
Yellow card: Andre Brooks (Norwich) for a foul
63'
Substitution, Burnley: J. Bruun Larsen replaces M. Edwards
62'
Double substitution, Norwich: A. Musaba comes on for P. A. Diallo, O. Schwartau on for A. Slimane
The second half is under way
Half-time: Norwich lead 3-1
29'
Booking: José Córdoba (Norwich) for a foul
28'
Yellow card: Josh Laurent (Burnley) for a foul
27'
Goal! J. Laurent reduces the deficit for Burnley (1-3), assisted by J. Bruun Larsen
21'
Goal! M. Toure adds another for Norwich (3-0) – his second of the match
16'
Booking: Ruairi McConville (Norwich) for a foul
5'
Goal! A. Brooks doubles Norwich's lead (2-0) after a pass from A. Musaba
2'
Goal! M. Toure puts Norwich ahead (1-0), assisted by J. Cordoba
Kick-off! Norwich vs Burnley is under way. Norwich line up in a 4-2-3-1, Burnley in a 4-2-3-1

Lineups

NorwichCoach: Philippe ClementAverage rating 7.24-2-3-1

Norwich – Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

1V. KovacevicGoalkeeper – Rating 6.5
3J. StaceyDefender – Rating 7.0, Assist
15R. McConvilleDefender – Rating 6.9, Yellow card 16'
33J. CordobaDefender – Rating 7.2, Assist, Yellow card 29'
14B. ChriseneDefender – Rating 7.5
23K. McLeanMidfielder – Captain, Rating 7.2, On 80'
7P. MattssonMidfielder – Rating 7.2
11A. BrooksMidfielder – Player of the match, Rating 9.5, Goal 5' 67', Yellow card 63', On 71'
29O. SchwartauMidfielder – Rating 6.9, On 62'
49A. MusabaMidfielder – Rating 6.9, Assist, On 62'
21M. ToureForward – Rating 8.5, Goal 2' 21', On 71'