The last two meetings between this duo both finished goalless, with at least one of the pair failing to score during each of their last seven encounters, while Norwich have progressed through three of their last four FA Cup ties.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Preview
Since being runners-up in 1983, Brighton & Hove Albion have featured in two FA Cup semi-finals, defeated by Man City in 2019 and Man United two years ago, so an the South Coast side go even further this time round? Right now, despite actually being winless in eight, Fabian Hürzeler's team are tenth in the Premier League, just below the European positions. In fairness, six of these matches, including each of the last four, have ended all square, holding Arsenal to a 1-1 stalemate in Sussex last Saturday, with João Pedro converting a controversial second half penalty. So, given their mid-table serenity, the Seagulls should be prioritising a cup run, likely to put out a strong team in Norfolk, thereby making Brighton favourites to progress.
Norwich City meantime have not exited in the third round since 2019, actually falling at the first hurdle in six successive seasons back then, their most-recent semi-final appearance coming all the way back in 1992. In the present day, the Canaries are 11th in the EFL Championship, four points adrift the play-off positions. That's because, since Christmas, Johannes Hoff Thorup's team have collected ten points out of a possible 12, most-recently beating Coventry City in dramatic fashion on Saturday, with Forson Amankwah scoring not once but twice in injury time. So, having lost only two of 14 home games this season, Norwich will be no push-overs, but Brighton will hope their quality sees them to victory at Carrow Road.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 92.
- Norwich City Wins: 34. Draws: 26. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 32.
Brighton & Hove Albion Team News
Fabian Hürzeler has a long list of absentees to deal with right now; Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Mats Wieffer, Jack Hinshelwood, James Milner, Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson are all sidelined, while centre-back Igor will now be sidelined for "a few months" due to a hamstring injury suffered last weekend. The Brazilian was replaced by Adam Webster, coming on for his first appearance since 6 October, which was certainly timely. In a massive blow, João Pedro is sidelined after he "twisted his ankle in training", with the club still awaiting the results of his scan. In better news, fit-again Solly March, who's seen only two minutes of action this season, as well as back-up goalkeeper Jason Steele, Jakub Moder and Julio Enciso are amongst those hoping to rotated into the team; Diego Gómez could debut after arriving from Inter Miami.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Norwich City: (4-2-3-1): Steele; Lamptey, Webster, van Hecke, Estupiñán; Baleba, Moder, Minteh, O'Riley, Enciso; Rutter.
Brighton & Hove Albion Player to Watch vs Norwich City
With João Pedro, Welbeck and Ferguson all sidelined, Georginio Rutter is expected to lead the line, seeking to add to his two goals for the Seagulls so far.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction
Unlike previous meetings, this clash should be high-scoring, but we're backing Brighton to progress because, even if Hürzeler does make wholesale changes to his lineup, he has outrageous squad depth as his disposal, so the Seagulls should still have enough to oust the Canaries: Norwich City 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion FAQs - FA Cup
How to watch Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion FA Cup game on TV channel?
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion FA Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
How to watch Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion FA Cup game on live streaming?
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion FA Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: ESPN+
- Canada: Sportsnet Now Plus
What is the date and kick-off time for Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup?
Norwich City vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Saturday 11 January 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).