Liam Duckstein
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Manchester City welcome Norwich City to the Etihad Stadium on 17 September 2026 for a fixture in the English Football League Cup. As a cup tie in the 2026-2027 season, neither club has a league table position attached to this particular competition at this stage, so the context here rests on recent form and the long history between the two clubs rather than any current standing.
Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met 16 times, with Manchester City winning 11 of those meetings against just 2 for Norwich City and 3 draws. The head-to-head goal tally is heavily skewed towards the home side on this occasion, with Manchester City scoring 50 goals across those 16 meetings to Norwich City’s 15, producing an average of 4.06 total goals per meeting. One of those previous encounters, back in September 2007, also came in the English Football League Cup, when Manchester City won 1-0 at home.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-12 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 0-4 | English Premier League | 2021-2022 |
| 2021-08-21 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 5-0 | English Premier League | 2021-2022 |
| 2020-07-26 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 5-0 | English Premier League | 2019-2020 |
| 2019-09-14 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 3-2 | English Premier League | 2019-2020 |
| 2016-03-12 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 0-0 | English Premier League | 2015-2016 |
| 2016-01-09 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 0-3 | FA Cup | 2015-2016 |
| 2015-10-31 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 2-1 | English Premier League | 2015-2016 |
| 2014-02-08 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 0-0 | English Premier League | 2013-2014 |
| 2013-11-02 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 7-0 | English Premier League | 2013-2014 |
| 2013-05-19 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 2-3 | English Premier League | 2012-2013 |
| 2012-12-29 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 3-4 | English Premier League | 2012-2013 |
| 2012-04-14 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 1-6 | English Premier League | 2011-2012 |
| 2011-12-03 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 5-1 | English Premier League | 2011-2012 |
| 2007-09-25 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 1-0 | English Football League Cup | 2007-2008 |
| 2005-02-28 | Norwich City vs Manchester City | 2-3 | English Premier League | 2004-2005 |
| 2004-11-01 | Manchester City vs Norwich City | 1-1 | English Premier League | 2004-2005 |
Manchester City: Recent Form
Manchester City arrive on the back of a W-W-W-W-W-L run across their last six matches, winning five and losing one, with none of those games played as friendlies. They have scored 10 goals and conceded 5 in that spell, a return worth 2.5 points per game, and have kept three clean sheets while failing to score just once. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 win away at Manchester United, following a 2-0 Champions League win at FC Porto, though their only defeat in the run came against Arsenal in the Community Shield.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-13 | A | Manchester United | English Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-09-08 | A | FC Porto | UEFA Champions League | 2-0 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | H | Coventry City | English Premier League | 1-0 | W |
| 2026-08-28 | A | Crystal Palace | English Premier League | 4-1 | W |
| 2026-08-23 | H | Bournemouth AFC | English Premier League | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-08-16 | A | Arsenal | Football Association Community Shield | 0-3 | L |
Norwich City: Recent Form
Norwich City’s last six matches read L-W-W-L-W-W, all competitive fixtures with no friendlies involved, for a haul of four wins and two losses. They have scored 14 goals and conceded 9 across that span, translating to 2 points per game, though they have not kept a clean sheet in any of those six matches and have failed to score once. Their most recent result was a 3-4 defeat away at Middlesbrough, while they also beat Cardiff City 2-1 in the English Football League Cup earlier in the run.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-12 | A | Middlesbrough | English Football League Championship | 3-4 | L |
| 2026-09-09 | H | Birmingham City | English Football League Championship | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-09-05 | A | Sheffield United | English Football League Championship | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-09-01 | A | Stoke City | English Football League Championship | 0-1 | L |
| 2026-08-29 | H | Burnley | English Football League Championship | 4-1 | W |
| 2026-08-25 | A | Cardiff City | English Football League Cup | 2-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Manchester City lead the head-to-head record 11 wins to 2, with 3 draws from 16 meetings.
- The two sides have combined for 65 goals across their history, an average of 4.06 per meeting.
- Manchester City have won five of their last six matches (2.5 ppg) with three clean sheets.
- Norwich City have won four of their last six matches (2 ppg) but are without a clean sheet in that run.
- Manchester City have conceded 5 goals in their last six matches; Norwich City have conceded 9.
- Both sides scored 14 or more goals combined in their most recent six-match samples (10 for Manchester City, 14 for Norwich City).
How Manchester City and Norwich City Compare
Manchester City’s recent form is built on a tighter defensive record, conceding just 5 goals in six matches with three clean sheets, compared to Norwich City’s 9 conceded and no clean sheets over the same length of run. Norwich City have been the more prolific of the two in front of goal recently, scoring 14 times to Manchester City’s 10, but their points-per-game figure of 2 sits below Manchester City’s 2.5. Neither side carries a league position into this English Football League Cup tie, so the head-to-head record – 11 wins for Manchester City against 2 for Norwich City – remains the clearest historical marker between them.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Norwich City?
Manchester City have won 11 of the 16 recorded meetings, Norwich City have won 2, and 3 have been drawn, with Manchester City scoring 50 goals to Norwich City’s 15 across those games.
When do Manchester City and Norwich City play in the English Football League Cup?
The two sides meet on 17 September 2026 in the English Football League Cup, part of the 2026-2027 season.
What form are Manchester City and Norwich City in coming into this fixture?
Manchester City have won five of their last six matches, averaging 2.5 points per game with three clean sheets, while Norwich City have won four of their last six for 2 points per game but have not kept a clean sheet in that span.
Have Manchester City and Norwich City met in the League Cup before?
Yes, one of their 16 recorded meetings came in the English Football League Cup, a 1-0 win for Manchester City at home in September 2007.