Championship roundup: Swansea top after beating Norwich; Blues win at West Brom
Swansea 2-1 Norwich; West Brom 0-1 Birmingham Charlton’s winless record goes on against Bristol City Adam Idah made up for three near misses in the first half to head Swansea, the Championship leaders, to a 2-1 home win over Norwich. The Republic of Ireland striker scored with a glancing header in the 59th minute to complete his side’s comeback after falling behind to Jacob Wright’s goal in the first half.
Joseph Opoku gave Idah a great chance to add to his three goals this season in the 22nd minute after winning the ball on halfway and driving to the Norwich area. Idah took a heavy touch from what looked to be a scoring pass and Vladan Kovacevic saved.
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