West Brom secures controversial 2-1 victory over Norwich in Championship opener

West Bromwich Albion edged out Norwich City 2-1 at Carrow Road on August 15, 2026, marking a challenging start to their Championship season. Aune Heggebo scored the first goal, which appeared to deflect off his hand, before Jimmy-Jay Morgan added a second shortly before full-time. Norwich managed to pull one back through Mathias Kvistgaarden in injury time, but it was not enough to alter the outcome. Despite Norwich's dominance in possession and pressure throughout the match, they left frustrated having failed to convert their chances.