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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Norwich City and Coventry City is set for 26.01.2026 at 20:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Norwich City, currently sitting 20 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Coventry City, positioned 1, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 26.01.2026
- Kickoff: 20:00
- Favorite: Coventry City
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 13.09.2025, finishing Coventry City 1-1 Norwich City.
Norwich City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Norwich City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Norwich City lineup today or Norwich City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Norwich City home performances:
Date Event Score 20.01.2026 West Bromwich Albion vs Norwich City 0 - 5 17.01.2026 Wrexham vs Norwich City 1 - 2 11.01.2026 Norwich City vs Walsall 5 - 1
Coventry City Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Coventry City have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 1
- Recent head-to-head record: Coventry City 1-1 Norwich City
- Wins this season over Norwich City: 0
Recent away match stats for Coventry City:
Date Event Score 20.01.2026 Coventry City vs Millwall 2 - 1 17.01.2026 Coventry City vs Leicester City 2 - 1 10.01.2026 Stoke City vs Coventry City 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 24.01.2026, odds point to Coventry City as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Norwich City and Coventry City lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
