Norwich City vs Walsall: Makama Hat-Trick Powers Dominant FA Cup Victory

12 January 2026 Football

Norwich City Secure Convincing FA Cup Win

Jovon Makama led the way with a hat-trick as Championship strugglers Norwich cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a dominant 5-1 win over Walsall at Carrow Road. The match, played on 11 January 2026, saw the Canaries deliver a commanding performance that gives their struggling season a much-needed boost.

Makama’s Masterclass and Clinical Finishing

The big striker made it 12 goals for the season while Matej Jurasek and Tony Springett netted their first goals for the club in a one-sided encounter, with the League Two visitors barely laying a glove on their opponents. The Canaries made their first incisive attack count on 15 minutes, Jurasek driving home from just inside the box after being set up by Anis Ben Slimane. Makama then got on the scoresheet in the 24th minute before completing his hat-trick with further goals in the 48th and 55th minutes.

Match Statistics and Walsall’s Brief Response

Game summary of the Norwich City vs. Walsall English Fa Cup game, final score 5-1, from 11 January 2026 saw Norwich dominate possession with 77.6% and register 15 shots on goal compared to Walsall’s single effort. Walsall pulled one back in spectacular fashion on 67 minutes when substitute Courtney Clarke cut in from the left and found the top corner from 30 yards, but Norwich had the final say in stoppage time as Springett latched onto a superb through-ball from fellow substitute Liam Gibbs to complete the scoring.

Significance for Both Clubs

The emphatic victory provides welcome relief for Norwich, who have been battling relegation in the Championship. The FA Cup offers a potential pathway to silverware and renewed confidence for the struggling side. For League Two Walsall, despite the heavy defeat, their cup run ends after impressive earlier rounds where they had kept clean sheets. Norwich will now await the fourth-round draw with renewed optimism following this comprehensive performance at Carrow Road, where 19,776 fans witnessed the one-sided affair.