Norwich City 1-2 Leicester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Norwich City 1-2 Leicester City in the Championship on Saturday, 08 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a tough one for Norwich City, wasn’t it? They put up a fight at home but ultimately fell 1-2 to Leicester City. The Canaries have been struggling lately, with this loss marking their fourth defeat in five games. Despite Mathias Kvistgaarden’s goal giving them the lead in the 62nd minute, Leicester’s late surge with goals from Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Jordan James in the 75th and 90th minutes sealed the deal. It’s a bit of a surprise to see Norwich’s form dip ever lower, but credit to Leicester for capitalising on their chances and snapping their own four-game winless streak.

Leicester City will be buzzing after this win, especially after a disappointing run of form. The Foxes showed resilience and tactical nous, managing to turn the game around after Norwich’s equaliser. Jordan James and Bobby De Cordova-Reid were the heroes of the day, with their late goals proving decisive. This result might just be the boost Leicester needed to climb back up the Championship table, while Norwich will need to regroup quickly to halt their slide.

Looking at the stats, it’s clear Leicester City dominated possession with 66% compared to Norwich’s 34%. This control likely played a significant role in their ability to mount a comeback. Norwich did manage to win more corners, with six to Leicester’s three, showing they had their moments in the attacking third. However, Leicester’s superior dribbling success rate of 63% to Norwich’s 33% suggests they were more effective in breaking down the opposition’s defence. Both teams picked up one yellow card each, indicating a fairly disciplined match overall.

The match’s crucial moment came late on, when in the 75th minute when Bobby De Cordova-Reid scored for Leicester, assisted by striker Patson Daka, bringing the score to 1-1. Norwich had an advantage thanks to Mathias Kvistgaarden’s strike in the 62nd minute, but this turned out to be short-lived. Ultimately, Jordan James’ goal in the 90th minute, assisted by Abdul Fatawu, was enough to give the Foxes all three points.

Norwich City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Vladan Kovačević in goal and a backline of Kellen Fisher, Jakov Medic, Harry Darling, and Kenny McLean. The midfield was anchored by P. Mattsson and Mirko Topić, with Jovon Makama, Mathias Kvistgaarden, and Oscar Schwartau supporting striker Josh Sargent. Despite their efforts, the formation and lineup didn’t quite gel, as evidenced by their inability to hold onto the win and their lower possession stats.

Leicester City also opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Asmir Begović between the sticks and a solid backline of Caleb Okoli, Jannik Vestergaard, Ben Nelson, and Ricardo Pereira. The midfield duo of Harry Winks and Oliver Skipp provided stability, while Abdul Fatawu, Jordan James, and Jordan Ayew supported Patson Daka in attack. This setup allowed Leicester to control the game and ultimately secure the win with their late goals.

Jordan James of Leicester City takes home the Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award. His late goal in the 90th minute was the decisive moment that secured the victory for the Foxes. James’s ability to stay composed and finish under pressure was crucial, and his contribution to the team’s attacking play was evident throughout the match.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Hull City (A)

Currently sitting in 23rd place with 9 points, Norwich City will face Birmingham City, who are in 11th place with 21 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

Leicester City, currently in 12th place with 21 points, will take on Stoke City, who are in 3rd place with 27 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

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