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Norwich City hosts West Bromwich in EFL Championship opener

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Norwich City hosts West Bromwich in EFL Championship opener
Summary

Norwich City will face West Bromwich at Carrow Road on August 15 for the opening match of the EFL Championship. Both teams are looking to kick off their campaigns positively, with Norwich coming off a 4-1 victory against MK Dons and West Brom winning 4-1 against Rotherham in the Carabao Cup. The last encounter saw Norwich win 3-1. Predicted lineups for Norwich include Vladan Kovacevic and Mohamed Touré, while West Brom's expected starters feature Max O’Leary and Alex Mowatt. The outcome of this match is crucial for setting the tone for the season ahead.

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  • •Match scheduled for August 15 at Carrow Road.
  • •Norwich's last game ended in a 4-1 win over MK Dons.
  • •West Brom won 4-1 against Rotherham in their last appearance.
  • •Norwich previously defeated West Brom 3-1 in their last meeting.
  • •Predicted lineups for both teams have been announced.
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Norwich City host West Bromwich this Saturday at the Carrow Road for round one of the EFL Championship. Norwich City mark their 45th participation in the competition, whilst West Bromwich go into thei...

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