Championship Roundup: Norwich, Preston, Stoke, and West Brom Secure Wins
Norwich City defeated Southampton 2-1 at Carrow Road with Jovon Makama scoring twice in the 48th and 61st minutes, marking his sixth goal of the season. Ryan Manning had equalised earlier for Southampton with a long-range strike. Vladan Kovacevic saved a first-half penalty from Adam Armstrong. Josh Sargent was unavailable for the match.
Preston North End edged Oxford United 2-1 as Jordan Storey opened the scoring in the 26th minute from Thierry Small's cross. Daniel Jebbison extended the lead early in the second half from Alfie Devine's cutback, while Brian De Keersmaecker pulled one back for Oxford just four minutes later.
Stoke City won 2-1 against Swansea City, with Ben Pearson scoring just before half-time and Sorba Thomas adding a second around the 60-minute mark. This result ended Stoke's three-game winless run.
West Bromwich Albion triumphed 2-0 at home over Sheffield United. Aune Heggebo scored in the 50th minute, his seventh goal in seven games, and Karlan Grant doubled the lead about eleven minutes later. Despite creating chances, Sheffield United missed four opportunities in the first half.
