Norwich City Away Match Preview

As Bristol City gears up to face Norwich City this Saturday, October 18th, both teams are looking to improve their standings in the Sky Bet Championship. The match will kick off at 3pm at Carrow Road.

Match Preview: Norwich City vs. Bristol City

Bristol City heads into this encounter with a solid away record, having remained unbeaten in their league matches on the road this season. Their recent form includes a victory against Sheffield Wednesday and a goalless draw with Preston North End. However, they desperately seek a win, as they have gone four games without a victory.

• Season’s highlights: 12 goals scored in the first five games.
• Recent struggles: Only three goals scored in the last four matches, earning just two points.

Last season, Bristol City achieved a notable double over Norwich, winning 2-1 away and 2-0 at home. Their last defeat at Carrow Road was in September 2022, when they lost 3-2.

Norwich City Overview

Norwich City is under the management of Liam Manning, who took over in June 2025. Manning’s arrival followed a four-year deal and a previous stint at Bristol City where he led them to notable success.

This season, Norwich has struggled, winning just two matches while drawing two and losing five. Their victories came against Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers. However, they have not secured a win in their last few outings, with draws against Coventry City and Stoke City, along with losses to Wrexham, West Bromwich Albion, and Ipswich Town.

• Current league position: 19th, just two points above the relegation zone.
• Goalscoring: Norwich scored in eight of their nine league matches.
• Defensive issues: The team has only one clean sheet this season, conceding 14 goals.

Player to Watch: Josh Sargent

Josh Sargent is a key player for Norwich City as they approach this match. The American forward has an impressive record since joining from Werder Bremen, scoring 54 goals in 143 appearances. This season, he has five goals in league play and hopes to return to form after a brief scoring drought.

• Notable achievements: First US player to compete at Under-17, U20 World Cups, and earn a senior call-up in the same year.
• Recent form: Scored in the first four games of the season.

Head-to-Head Record

In the historical matchup between these two teams, the statistics are as follows:

The most significant victory for Bristol City against Norwich was a 6-0 win back in October 1947. The most recent match ended with Bristol City winning 2-1 in March 2025.

As the two clubs prepare to face each other again, the anticipation builds for an exciting clash in the Championship.