Match Preview | Norwich City v Birmingham City

Match Previews•

29th September 2023

The Canaries exited the Carabao Cup during the week at the hands of Fulham, losing 2-1 at Craven Cottage. Academy defender Jaden Warner and summer signing Borja Sainz both made their debuts in the third round tie, with the latter also scoring his first goal for the club. **The Opposition** Birmingham City are currently sitting in 10th in the Sky Bet Championship, a single point behind Norwich. Despite a strong start to the season, they've now gone four league games without a win, drawing two of those. Their league record so far is three wins, three draws and two defeats. **One To Watch
Jay Stansfield** Loan signing Jay Stansfield arrived at St Andrew's from Fulham in August for the duration of the 2023/24 season. The 20-year-old is the son of former Exeter City player Adam Stansfield, and also spent last season on loan with the Grecians. He's made an instant impact since arriving with three goals in his five league appearances.

**The Manager
John Eustace** John Eustace took over at Birmingham City in July 2022, replacing Lee Bowyer in the hot seat ahead of an impending takeover. He played almost 450 professional games in a career spanning 17 years beginning at Coventry City.   He guided Birmingham to their highest points tally since 2016 last season. **Last Time Out** Our last meeting with Blues also took place at Carrow Road where Marcelino Núñez stunning volley was the highlight of a 3-1 win. The Chilean bagged a first-half double with Christos Tzolis sealing the win in injury time after Maxime Colin had responded. Watch the highlights below.

Ref Watch

Gavin Ward is in charge of this fixture while Adam Crysell and Lee Venamore will be running the lines. Thomas Kirk is the fourth official.

How to Follow

Video

International supporters can watch the game LIVE on Canaries TV.

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Audio

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When the match begins, you will then be able to access live audio commentary from the canaries.co.uk homepage.

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