Watford 3-2 Norwich City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Watford 3-2 Norwich City in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Watford beat Norwich City 3-2 in a competitive Championship clash at Vicarage Road. Norwich took an early lead when Josh Sargent scored in the 11th minute, but Watford fought back with Luca Kjerrumgaard equalising in the 33rd. Oscar Schwartau then put Norwich ahead again just before the break in the 45th minute, leaving Watford trailing at half-time despite their recent mixed form of a win, loss, draw, win and draw in their last five league games.

The second half saw Watford turn things around, with Kjerrumgaard grabbing his second in the 61st minute to level the scores once more. Tom Ince then sealed the win for Watford with a goal in the 78th, capitalising on their home advantage. This result builds on Watford’s up-and-down run, while Norwich’s defeat extends their poor streak, having lost three of their last five league outings.

Watford edged possession with 54% compared to Norwich’s 46%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but Norwich looked sharper in transitions, as shown by their higher successful dribbles at 43 to Watford’s 38. Corners were close at six for Watford and five for Norwich, indicating both sides created set-piece threats, while assists were even at two each, highlighting effective build-up play on both ends. Discipline saw Watford pick up one yellow card against Norwich’s two, with no reds issued, keeping the game flowing without major disruptions.

Substitutions played a role too, with Watford using all five available slots – including Tom Ince coming on for Giorgi Chakvetadze at 38 minutes, Max Alleyne for Kévin Keben at 46, Vivaldo Semedo for Luca Kjerrumgaard at 74, and a double change at 86 with Hector Kyprianou for Mamadou Doumbia plus Moussa Sissoko for Othmane Maamma. Norwich made four changes, bringing on Jakov Medic for Tony Springett at 54, Jacob Wright for Emiliano Marcondes and Jovon Makama for Amankwah Forson at 62, and Mathias Kvistgaarden for Oscar Schwartau at 86, which helped them stay competitive but couldn’t prevent the loss.

The game swung on key goals, starting with Josh Sargent’s 11th-minute opener for Norwich, assisted by Oscar Schwartau, before Luca Kjerrumgaard levelled for Watford in the 33rd. Norwich regained the lead through Schwartau in the 45th, assisted by Emiliano Marcondes, but Watford’s second-half push paid off with Kjerrumgaard’s second in the 61st, set up by Jeremy Ngakia, and Tom Ince’s winner in the 78th, assisted by Marc Bola. Yellow cards added tension, with Giorgi Chakvetadze booked for Watford in the 24th, Harry Darling for Norwich in the 8th, and Vladan Kovačević for Norwich in the 54th.

Substitutions influenced the flow, notably Tom Ince replacing the booked Chakvetadze at 38 minutes for Watford, which proved decisive as Ince later scored, while Norwich’s changes like Jakov Medic for Tony Springett at 54 and the double switch at 62 with Jacob Wright for Emiliano Marcondes plus Jovon Makama for Amankwah Forson aimed to shore up their defence but couldn’t stop Watford’s comeback.

Watford lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, allowing them to balance defensive solidity with attacking threats through partnerships like Luca Kjerrumgaard up front, who netted twice, and support from Jeremy Ngakia on assists. Midfield saw contributions from players like Giorgi Chakvetadze before his substitution, while Tom Ince came on to make an impact with the winning goal.

Norwich City set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on creativity behind the striker with Oscar Schwartau pulling strings in attack, scoring once and assisting another. Josh Sargent led the line effectively with an early goal, while Emiliano Marcondes provided an assist before being replaced by Jacob Wright.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match went to Oscar Schwartau of Norwich City, who stood out despite the defeat by scoring one goal, providing one assist, creating two big chances and delivering four key passes that kept his side in the contest.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Norwich City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Derby County (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Oxford United (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (H)

Watford have just secured a 3-2 home win over Norwich City, boosting their position at 13th on 27 points after a recent form of win, loss, draw, win and draw in their last five league games. They now face Sheffield Wednesday on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the opposition languishing at 24th on -10 points, offering Watford a chance to climb the table and build momentum away from mid-table mediocrity.

Norwich City have just suffered a 3-2 away defeat to Watford, leaving them at 23rd on 13 points following a tough run of loss, win, draw, loss and loss in their last five league outings. Their next test is against Sheffield United on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the opponents sitting 18th on 22 points, making this a crucial fixture for Norwich to pick up points and start pulling clear of the relegation zone.

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