West Bromwich Albion strike late as Norwich City pay for missed chances | OneFootball

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·15 August 2026

West Bromwich Albion strike late as Norwich City pay for missed chances

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Match in Five Sentences: West Bromwich Albion beat Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road. Aune Heggebo opened the scoring in the 75th minute, turning in Jimmy Morgan's pass from close range. Morgan doubled the lead (87.) from Max O'Leary's pass on a fast break, before Mathias Kvistgaarden headed a late reply (90.). The Canaries produced 20 attempts and 53.8% possession, but O'Leary's seven saves and Albion's 31 clearances kept them in front. West Bromwich Albion are fourth, the Canaries are 20th; the Canaries visit Millwall next and West Bromwich Albion host Burnley.

Player of the Match: O'Leary made seven saves and delivered the assist for Morgan's second, a decisive combination that underpinned Albion's away win.


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Stat of the Match: West Bromwich Albion registered 31 clearances, a penalty-box rearguard that withstood sustained pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Kellen Fisher drove the Canaries' threat with five shots and eight successful final-third passes. The Canaries delivered 22 crosses, showing a persistent route from wide areas. Jimmy Morgan added an assist to his late strike, highlighting his influence at key moments.

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