Norwich City 3-4 Bolton Wanderers: result and goals
Bolton Wanderers beat Norwich City 4-3 on Sunday, 20 September 2026 in the Championship.
Goals: Mohamed Toure 5', Thierry Gale 8', Ruairi McConville 19', Gaizka Larrazabal 42', Sam Dalby 47', Jack Stacey 61', Atsuki Ito 72'.
Norwich City sit 20th on 12 points.
Bolton Wanderers sit 18th on 14 points.
Norwich City have 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Bolton Wanderers have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Norwich City won 3, Bolton Wanderers won 1, 1 drawn.
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Kick-off
- Sunday, 20 September 2026, 13:30 (UK time)
- Venue
- Carrow Road, Norwich
- 👥
- 26699
The match in numbers
- A 4-3 win for Bolton Wanderers over Norwich City.
- The first goal came from Mohamed Toure (Norwich City) on 5'.
- Bolton Wanderers came from behind to win.
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Goals and cards
Live commentary
- Match ends, Norwich City 3, Bolton Wanderers 4.
- 90'+5'Second Half ends, Norwich City 3, Bolton Wanderers 4.
- 90'+4'Attempt missed. Paris Maghoma (Norwich City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ruairi McConville with a headed pass following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3'Paris Maghoma (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3'Foul by Xavier Simons (Bolton Wanderers).
- 90'+2'Offside, Bolton Wanderers. Theo Bair is caught offside.
- 90'+2'Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Theo Bair replaces Sam Dalby.
- 90'+1'Offside, Norwich City. Jovon Makama is caught offside.
- 90'+1'Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Gavin Bazunu.
- 90'+1'Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 89'Delay in match because of an injury Ben Chrisene (Norwich City).
- 89'Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 89'Foul by Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers).
- 85'Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City).
- 85'Xavier Simons (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83'Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Xavier Simons replaces Gaizka Larrazabal.
- 82'Handball by Samuel Iling-Junior (Bolton Wanderers).
- 82'Substitution, Norwich City. Ante Crnac replaces Andre Brooks.
- 81'Foul by Jovon Makama (Norwich City).
- 81'Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80'Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 80'Foul by Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers).
- 79'Offside, Norwich City. Jacob Wright is caught offside.
- 78'Offside, Bolton Wanderers. Sam Dalby is caught offside.
- 75'Offside, Norwich City. Ruairi McConville is caught offside.
- 74'Handball by Gaizka Larrazabal (Bolton Wanderers).
- 72'Goal! Norwich City 3, Bolton Wanderers 4. Atsuki Ito (Bolton Wanderers) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Samuel Iling-Junior with a headed pass.
- 72'Foul by Kenny McLean (Norwich City).
- 72'Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70'Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Atsuki Ito replaces Rúben Rodrigues.
- 70'Substitution, Bolton Wanderers. Samuel Iling-Junior replaces Kyliane Dong.
- 69'Offside, Norwich City. Jack Stacey is caught offside.
- 67'Attempt saved. Jacob Wright (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Gavin Bazunu (Bolton Wanderers).
- 66'Jovon Makama (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 66'Foul by Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers).
- 65'Corner, Bolton Wanderers. Conceded by Vladan Kovacevic.
- 65'Attempt saved. Gaizka Larrazabal (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Vladan Kovacevic (Norwich City). Assisted by Sam Dalby.
- 63'Attempt missed. Paris Maghoma (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Andre Brooks.
- 63'Attempt blocked. Andre Brooks (Norwich City) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Paris Maghoma.
- 61'Goal! Norwich City 3, Bolton Wanderers 3. Jack Stacey (Norwich City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paris Maghoma.
- 59'Substitution, Norwich City. Paris Maghoma replaces Anthony Musaba.
- 59'Substitution, Norwich City. Jacob Wright replaces Oscar Schwartau.
- 58'Attempt missed. Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Oscar Schwartau with a cross following a corner.
- 58'Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Rúben Rodrigues.
- 57'José Córdoba (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 57'Foul by Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers).
- 53'Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Eoin Toal.
- 51'Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51'Foul by José Córdoba (Norwich City).
- 50'Offside, Bolton Wanderers. Eoin Toal is caught offside.
- 49'Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49'Foul by José Córdoba (Norwich City).
- 49'Foul by Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers).
- 49'Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47'Goal! Norwich City 2, Bolton Wanderers 3. Sam Dalby (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kyliane Dong.
- 45'Second Half begins Norwich City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2.
- 45'+6'First Half ends, Norwich City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2.
- 45'+5'Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+5'Foul by Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers).
- 45'+3'Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City).
- 45'+3'Ethan Erhahon (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+1'Fourth official has announced 5 minutes of added time.
- 44'Offside, Norwich City. Jovon Makama is caught offside.
- 42'Goal! Norwich City 2, Bolton Wanderers 2. Gaizka Larrazabal (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Max Conway with a cross.
- 41'Attempt missed. Kyliane Dong (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box is too high. Assisted by Josh Sheehan.
- 39'Corner, Bolton Wanderers. Conceded by Ben Chrisene.
- 38'Attempt missed. Rúben Rodrigues (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Gaizka Larrazabal with a cross.
- 37'Foul by Jovon Makama (Norwich City).
- 37'Eoin Toal (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35'Offside, Norwich City. Anthony Musaba is caught offside.
- 34'Offside, Bolton Wanderers. Kyliane Dong is caught offside.
- 34'Attempt missed. Rúben Rodrigues (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sam Dalby following a fast break.
- 26'Attempt missed. Andre Brooks (Norwich City) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anthony Musaba following a set piece situation.
- 26'Jovon Makama (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 26'Foul by Ethan Erhahon (Bolton Wanderers).
- 24'Attempt missed. Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Pelle Mattsson.
- 24'Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24'Foul by Josh Sheehan (Bolton Wanderers).
- 22'Offside, Norwich City. Anthony Musaba is caught offside.
- 20'Foul by Rúben Rodrigues (Bolton Wanderers).
- 20'Ben Chrisene (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19'Goal! Norwich City 2, Bolton Wanderers 1. Ruairi McConville (Norwich City) header from very close range to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oscar Schwartau with a cross following a corner.
- 18'Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Gaizka Larrazabal.
- 15'Substitution, Norwich City. Jovon Makama replaces Mohamed Touré because of an injury.
- 14'Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 12'Delay in match because of an injury Mohamed Touré (Norwich City).
- 12'Ben Davies (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12'Foul by Mohamed Touré (Norwich City).
- 10'Rúben Rodrigues (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10'Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City).
- 9'Offside, Norwich City. Ben Chrisene is caught offside.
- 8'Goal! Norwich City 1, Bolton Wanderers 1. Thierry Gale (Bolton Wanderers) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Rúben Rodrigues.
- 7'Thierry Gale (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 7'Foul by Jack Stacey (Norwich City).
- 5'Goal! Norwich City 1, Bolton Wanderers 0. Mohamed Touré (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Andre Brooks following a fast break.
- 2'Rúben Rodrigues (Bolton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2'Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City).
- First Half begins.
- Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
Commentary: ESPN
Starting line-ups
Norwich City · 4-2-3-1
14Benjamin ChriseneLB
Substitutes
Bolton Wanderers · 4-2-3-1
Substitutes
9Thelonius BairSUB
Match stats
NORBOL
58.6Possession (%)41.4
10Shots8
4Shots on target5
4Corners2
11Fouls12
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
8Offsides4
1Saves1
Last 5 matches
Norwich City
L@ Stoke City1-01 Sept 2026
W@ Sheffield United3-15 Sept 2026
WBirmingham City2-19 Sept 2026
L@ Middlesbrough4-312 Sept 2026
L@ Manchester City5-017 Sept 2026
Bolton Wanderers
LLincoln City1-029 Aug 2026
L@ Sheffield United3-21 Sept 2026
L@ Millwall4-05 Sept 2026
LWest Ham United3-28 Sept 2026
WCardiff City1-012 Sept 2026
Head-to-head record
3
Norwich City
1
Draws
1
Bolton
Last meetings
16 Feb 2019Bolton Wanderers0 – 4Norwich City
8 Dec 2018Norwich City3 – 2Bolton Wanderers
24 Feb 2018Norwich City0 – 0Bolton Wanderers
4 Nov 2017Bolton Wanderers2 – 1Norwich City
11 Apr 2015Bolton Wanderers1 – 2Norwich City
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boro | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 23 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 22 | DDWWL |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 | LLWDW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 21 | LLWWD |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +12 | 20 | LWWDW |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DWWWL |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DDWLW |
| 9 |  Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 | WWLWD |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | LWWDW |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | DWLDL |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 | WDLLD |
| 15 |  Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 | LLLDW |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +2 | 14 | WLWDW |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 14 | WDLWL |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 | LLLLW |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | LDDLL |
| 20 |  Norwich City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 | LWWLL |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 | DDLLD |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 | DLLLD |
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FAQ
What was the score in Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers?
Bolton Wanderers beat Norwich City 4-3 on Sunday 20 September (Championship).
Who scored in Norwich City v Bolton Wanderers?
Goals: Mohamed Toure 5', Thierry Gale 8', Ruairi McConville 19', Gaizka Larrazabal 42', Sam Dalby 47', Jack Stacey 61' and Atsuki Ito 72'.
When do Norwich City play next?
Norwich City play Watford on Saturday 31 October at 12:30 (UK time).
When do Bolton Wanderers play next?
Bolton Wanderers play Bristol City on Saturday 31 October at 15:00 (UK time).
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