England - Championship03/14/2026, 03:00 PMData current as of September 13, 2026

Norwich City vs Preston North End: match statistics

Norwich City

2 : 0half-time 2:0

Preston North End

150%(1.63)

X30%(4.10)

220%(4.78)

BTTS Over/Under HT/FT

Pick: 1Won

Pick score:56.62

Value:-18.50%

Norwich City displays clearly superior form in their last five matches with a record of 3 wins and 1.8 points per game, whereas Preston has picked up a mere 0.2 points per game, suffering four defeats. The hosts hold an advantage in possession (55% vs 44%) and have higher shot conversion in home matches. Norwich also generates higher xG values at home (1.57) compared to Preston on the road (1.15), indicating greater attacking potential for the hosts. Preston tends to draw away from home (39% Draw%), which could complicate a Norwich win; however, the disastrous recent form of the visitors strongly supports a home victory. Taking all factors into account, Norwich City has a solid chance to triumph, though a draw cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' lower efficiency at home.

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Norwich City vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Norwich City played against Preston North End in Championship (England). The game was played on March 14, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Norwich City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.40 points per game. Preston North End has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Norwich City scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.25. Preston North End scores 1.14 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 61% of Norwich City's games and 54% of Preston North End's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 43%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Norwich City has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.23 per game. Norwich City takes 12.4 shots per game, while Preston North End takes 10.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Norwich City leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Preston North End leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.59 after halftime.

When the teams score

Norwich City's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). For Preston North End, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 0

First half

0 : 0

Second half

Game stats

63Possession (%)37

Norwich CityPreston North End

9Shots15

Norwich CityPreston North End

4Shots on target4

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.13xG1.45

Norwich CityPreston North End

5Corners3

Norwich CityPreston North End

38Dangerous attacks31

Norwich CityPreston North End

9Fouls14

Norwich CityPreston North End

1Cards1

Norwich CityPreston North End

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.33Points per game1.32

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.36Goals scored / game1.14

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.25Goals allowed / game1.24

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.4xG for1.23

Norwich CityPreston North End

52%Average possession46%

Norwich CityPreston North End

4.28Shots on target / game3.51

Norwich CityPreston North End

19%Clean sheets24%

Norwich CityPreston North End

61%Both teams scored54%

Norwich CityPreston North End

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.39Shots per game10.57

Norwich CityPreston North End

4.28Shots on target3.51

Norwich CityPreston North End

11%Shot conversion10.7%

Norwich CityPreston North End

52%Possession46%

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.4xG for1.23

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.39xG against1.54

Norwich CityPreston North End

Shooting quality

Norwich City: BalancedPreston North End: Balanced

	Norwich City	Preston North End
Accuracy (shots on target)	35%	33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)	0.11	0.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)	0.32	0.32

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Norwich City is 1100% better for: last-5 form.

2.4 pts / game - Norwich City · 0.2 pts / game - Preston North End

Norwich City

WLWWW

Season result split

39% W17% D44% L

Season (W-D-L)

14-6-16

1.33 pts / game · goal difference +4

Last 5 (W-D-L)

4-0-1

2.40 pts / game

Record at home (W-D-L)

7-1-10

Last 5 at home

4-0-1

WWLWW

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 1.84Opponent xG: 0.87BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%

Preston North End

LDLLL

No win in the last 5 games

Season result split

32% W35% D32% L

Season (W-D-L)

12-13-12

1.32 pts / game · goal difference -4

Last 5 (W-D-L)

0-1-4

0.20 pts / game

Record away (W-D-L)

5-7-6

Last 5 away

0-2-3

LDLDL

Last 5 games - averages

Goals scored: 0.4Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.07Opponent xG: 1.72BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Norwich City is 19% better for: goals scored per game.

1.36 goals / game - Norwich City · 1.14 goals / game - Preston North End

Norwich City scoring profile: very strong

Norwich City scores in 81% of games (29 of 36 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 24% (9 of 37 meczów).

Preston North End scoring profile: very strong

Preston North End scores in 73% of games (27 of 37 meczów), while Norwich City keeps a clean sheet in 19% (7 of 36 meczów).

49Goals scored (season)42

Norwich CityPreston North End

45Goals conceded (season)46

Norwich CityPreston North End

2.61Average goals per game2.38

Norwich CityPreston North End

10Goals scored (last 5)2

Norwich CityPreston North End

3Goals conceded (last 5)10

Norwich CityPreston North End

Norwich City

19%

Clean sheets7 of 36 meczów

19%

No goal7 of 36 meczów

Preston North End

24%

Clean sheets9 of 37 meczów

27%

No goal10 of 37 meczów

How often they score at least...

81%1 goal73%

Norwich CityPreston North End

42%2 goals32%

Norwich CityPreston North End

8%3 goals8%

Norwich CityPreston North End

3%4 goals0%

Norwich CityPreston North End

How often they concede at least...

81%1 goal76%

Norwich CityPreston North End

31%2 goals35%

Norwich CityPreston North End

11%3 goals11%

Norwich CityPreston North End

3%4 goals3%

Norwich CityPreston North End

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

61%

Norwich City - BTTS22 of 36 meczów

54%

Preston North End - BTTS20 of 37 meczów

56%

League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time16%

Norwich CityPreston North End

0%BTTS in both halves0%

Norwich CityPreston North End

14%Scored in both halves27%

Norwich CityPreston North End

BTTS and goal count

44%Min. 3 goals and BTTS32%

Norwich CityPreston North End

6%Min. 3 goals without BTTS11%

Norwich CityPreston North End

40%BTTS - last 540%

Norwich CityPreston North End

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

100%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)95%

Norwich CityPreston North End

83%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)76%

Norwich CityPreston North End

50%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)43%

Norwich CityPreston North End

17%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)19%

Norwich CityPreston North End

11%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)5%

Norwich CityPreston North End

Over / Under - Norwich City

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 100%Under 0%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 83%Under 17%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 50%Under 50%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 17%Under 83%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 11%Under 89%

Over / Under - Preston North End

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)

Over 95%Under 5%

Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)

Over 76%Under 24%

Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)

Over 43%Under 57%

Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)

Over 19%Under 81%

Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)

Over 5%Under 95%

1st half

61%Min. 1 goal before half-time78%

Norwich CityPreston North End

31%Min. 2 goals before half-time27%

Norwich CityPreston North End

11%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%

Norwich CityPreston North End

2nd half

89%Min. 1 goal after half-time76%

Norwich CityPreston North End

42%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%

Norwich CityPreston North End

17%Min. 3 goals after half-time5%

Norwich CityPreston North End

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Norwich City - half-time state

31% leading44% draw25% trailing

Preston North End - half-time state

35% leading32% draw32% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.36Points per game (1st half)1.38

Norwich CityPreston North End

0.58Goals scored (1st half)0.54

Norwich CityPreston North End

0.5Goals conceded (1st half)0.59

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.08Average goals (1st half)1.14

Norwich CityPreston North End

64%Clean sheet before half-time57%

Norwich CityPreston North End

58%No goal before half-time49%

Norwich CityPreston North End

After half-time (2nd half)

1.33Points per game (2nd half)1.11

Norwich CityPreston North End

0.78Goals scored (2nd half)0.59

Norwich CityPreston North End

0.75Goals conceded (2nd half)0.65

Norwich CityPreston North End

1.53Average goals (2nd half)1.24

Norwich CityPreston North End

44%Clean sheet after half-time46%

Norwich CityPreston North End

47%No goal after half-time51%

Norwich CityPreston North End

Norwich City - second-half results

39% W17% D44% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.36

PPG before half-time

Lead holding126%

Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Preston North End - second-half results

22% W46% D32% L

Half-time points

Half-time goals

-2

Goal difference (1st half)

Second-half points

-2

Goal difference (2nd half)

1.38

PPG before half-time

Lead holding91%

Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Norwich City - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.40	2.60
Goals scored / game	0.8	1.2
Goals allowed / game	0.6	0.0
Average goals per game	1.4	1.2
1 goal	80%	80%
2 goals	60%	40%
3 goals	0%	0%
Clean sheet	60%	100%
No goal	60%	20%
Goal difference	+1	+6

Half-time: 40% leading - 20% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4

Preston North End - last 5 games by half
	1st half	2nd half
Points per game	1.00	0.00
Goals scored / game	0.4	0.0
Goals allowed / game	0.8	1.2
Average goals per game	1.2	1.2
1 goal	80%	100%
2 goals	40%	20%
3 goals	0%	0%
Clean sheet	40%	0%
No goal	60%	100%
Goal difference	-2	-6

Half-time: 20% leading - 40% draw - 40% trailing

2nd half: 0% won - 0% draw - 100% lost

BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Norwich City

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

Preston North End

ScoredConceded

0-15

16-30

31-45

46-60

61-75

76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.50

Estimated goals

attack vs. opponent defense

1.3 : 1.2

Estimated goal split

home : away

97%

Pace vs league

100% = league average

58%

Both teams scored (BTTS)

average from both teams' seasons

-20%

Derby effect

H2H goals vs typical matches

59%

BTTS estimate

from both teams' scoring frequency

0:0 risk

about 1 in 20 matches

2-3

Most common goal range

attack vs. defense for both teams

Norwich City

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

+0.01

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.10

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-10.6 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.04

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.14

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

99%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

104%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

+1.07

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.2

Late goals

18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.

18%

Preston North End

Net xG balance

Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.

-0.31

Results compared with xG

Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.

+0.21

Points compared with goal balance

Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.

-1.5 pts

Finishing efficiency

Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.

-0.09

Defensive efficiency

Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.

+0.30

Attack vs league

How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.

95%

Defense vs. league

Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.

90%

Form trend

Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.

-1.12

Stronger second half?

How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.

+0.0

Late goals

26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.

26%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

	Norwich City	Liga	Preston North End
Average goals per game	• 2.61	2.58	▼ 2.38
Both teams scored	▲ 61%	56%	▼ 54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)	• 50%	50%	▼ 43%
Clean sheets	▼ 19%	25%	• 24%
Goal before half-time	▼ 61%	71%	▲ 78%
Goal after half-time	▲ 89%	78%	▼ 76%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.58

Average goals per game

56%

Both teams scored

50%

Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)

25%

Clean sheets

1.38

Home goals / game

1.20

Away goals / game

+15%

Home attack advantage

+13%

Home defensive advantage

+10%

Total home advantage

Goals in 1st half (whole league)

71%

1 goal

33%

2 goals

11%

3 goals

4 goals

Goals in 2nd half (whole league)

78%

1 goal

42%

2 goals

15%

3 goals

4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

13'
Norwich CityYellow cardAnis Ben Slimane
17'
Norwich CityGoalAli Ahmed
39'
Norwich CityGoalKenny Mclean
60'
Norwich CitySubstitutionOn: Kellen FisherOff: Benjamin Chrisene
65'
Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Pol Valentín SanchoOff: Jordan Thompson
87'
Preston North EndYellow cardBrad Potts
88'
Norwich CitySubstitutionOn: Forson AmankwahOff: Ali Ahmed

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereeGavin Ward

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Gavin WardMatches officiated: 23

3.09Cards per match

0Penalties per match

1 / X / 252%Home wins17%Draws30%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Norwich City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Preston North End. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Preston North End FC

1 : 112/20/2025

Norwich City FC

FAQ

What was the result of Norwich City vs Preston North End?

The Championship match finished Norwich City 2:0 Preston North End. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Norwich City vs Preston North End?

Norwich City score 1.36 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.14. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Norwich City's matches and 54% of Preston North End's.

What form are Norwich City and Preston North End in?

Over the last 5 games Norwich City have a 4-0-1 record (2.40 points per game) and Preston North End 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Norwich City vs Preston North End?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Norwich City vs Preston North End: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.

Norwich City vs Preston North End: match statistics

Norwich City vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Recent form

Scoring records

BTTS and goal totals

xG and shots

First-half and second-half trends

When the teams score

League scoring profile

Head-to-head record

Archived pre-match analysis

Stats by half

Game stats

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Shooting quality

Team form— who is in better shape?

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How often they score at least...

How often they concede at least...

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

Goal patterns

BTTS and goal count

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

Full game - team comparison (Over)

Over / Under - Norwich City

Over / Under - Preston North End

1st half

2nd half

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

Before half-time (1st half)

After half-time (2nd half)

Norwich City - second-half results

Preston North End - second-half results

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

Game profile

Norwich City

Preston North End

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

Teams vs league

Lineups and player events

Home team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Away team

Starting lineup

Substitutes

Match timeline

Referee and managers

Referee context

Head-to-head

FAQ