Statistical Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Norwich City

West Bromwich Albion concluded an eight-game winless streak, which included six draws and two losses, by securing a 2-1 victory against Hull City in their most recent match. In contrast, Norwich City has not won in their last six outings, recording three draws and three defeats. Despite their difficulty in scoring at The Hawthorns, where they have netted only two goals in seven home fixtures, “The Baggies” maintain their position in fifth place in the table, occupying a play-off spot. “The Canaries” have fallen to 14th position and are currently only three points clear of the relegation zone as the Championship weekend approaches. West Brom has incurred only one defeat in their most recent six league encounters with Norwich City, securing three wins and two draws. However, this solitary loss occurred in their last match against “The Canaries” in January, with a score of 0-2. Norwich has been defeated in their previous two away league fixtures against West Brom and aims to prevent a third consecutive away loss, a streak not seen since 1998. A mere three goals have been scored in West Brom’s seven home league games this season (two for, one against). This figure represents the lowest number of goals ever recorded in a team’s initial seven home league matches of a season throughout Football League history. Norwich has experienced defeats in their last three Championship matches, a number equivalent to their total losses in the preceding 18 league games combined. “The Canaries” last endured a sequence of four consecutive defeats in November 2023. The last three league matches played by West Brom at The Hawthorns have all concluded in 0-0 draws. Historically, only three teams in Football League history have recorded four consecutive goalless draws at home: Wrexham in September 1978, Bristol City in January 2000, and Wolves in April 2016.