Norfolk

Norwich City Suffer Away Defeat to Southampton

By

Karen McGinn
19 March 2026, 9:07 am

Norwich City Football Club lost 1-0 to Southampton in a league match held on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. The defeat impacts the club’s standing in the league table as the team returns to Norwich, Norfolk, following the away fixture.

The only goal of the game was scored by midfielder Finn Azaz in the 24th minute of the first half. According to Norwich City, the play began with a quick throw-in that was flicked on before being finished into the roof of the net.

The result brings an end to a successful run of away form for the visiting side. For the home team, the win moves them into the promotion play-off positions for the first time since the opening weekend of the 2025-2026 season.

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert saw his side climb into the top six of the division following the result. Norwich City will now look to improve their position in the upcoming matches of the Championship season.

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