Norwich City Beat Southampton 2-1 in Dramatic Championship Clash

Crucial Victory in Relegation Battle

Jovon Makama scored a second-half double as Norwich boosted their bid to pull out of the Championship relegation zone with a battling 2-1 victory over Southampton at Carrow Road. The match, played on Saturday 13 December 2025, proved vital for Norwich City’s survival hopes as they sat in 23rd place in the Championship table before kick-off.

Match Events and Controversy

Leading the line in the absence of Josh Sargent, who was missing due to concussion protocols, Makama struck in the 48th minute and, contentiously, just past the hour to sink a Saints side who had won five out of six going into the lunchtime kick-off. Southampton managed to pull one back through Ryan Manning, who unleashed a strike from distance that slipped through Kovacevic’s hands in the 57th minute.

The match was not without drama. Adam Armstrong missed from the penalty spot in the 27th minute after Scienza was hauled down by Harry Darling. Southampton’s frustrations mounted when Southampton felt aggrieved after the ball seemed to make contact with Jovon Makama’s hand for his second goal.

Significance for Both Sides

The result carries significant implications for both clubs. For Norwich, this victory represents a crucial step in their battle against relegation. Norwich beat Southampton 2-1 at Carrow Road as Jovon Makama scores twice and Kovacevic saves a penalty, highlighting the goalkeeper’s heroics alongside Makama’s clinical finishing.

For Southampton, the defeat leaves them four points outside of the play-off spots, hampering their promotion ambitions. The match attracted 25,627 attendees at Carrow Road, demonstrating the importance of this Championship fixture. Norwich will hope this result provides momentum in their fight for survival, whilst Southampton must regroup to maintain their push for the play-offs.