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Zan Vipotnik has scored 25 Swansea goals in all competitions this season Norwich City's faint play-off hopes came to an end as they drew 1-1 with Swansea City in a game of two penalties. Championship top-scorer Zan Vipotnik netted his 23rd league goal of the season – and his fourth spot-kick in five games – to put Swansea ahead early in the second period after he was fouled by Jose Cordoba. Norwich levelled late on when Kenny Mc Lean drilled home from the spot after Swansea goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux was adjudged to have fouled Mathias Kvistgaarden as he attempted to claim a cross. The Canaries began the game knowing victory was required to keep their unlikely top-six bid alive. Philippe Clement's in-form team had chances to seize control of the contest in the first period, with Mohamed Toure wasting the best opportunity when he shot too close to Vigouroux. But Swansea edged in front having improved after the break and looked set for a battling away victory until Mc Lean ensured Norwich avoided defeat in their final home fixture of the season. A share of the points means Norwich stay ninth - and can no longer finish any higher in the table - while Swansea remain 11th. Kenny Mc Lean's goal was his third this season Much has changed for both of these sides since Alan Sheehan's Swansea beat Liam Manning's Norwich in October. Both clubs replaced their bosses the following month and both went on to ward off relegation concerns thanks to significant upturns in form. Norwich's improvement has been particularly spectacular, with 17 wins in 27 league games before this one, but they needed two more victories – and several other results to go their way – to send a remarkable season into overtime. They might have toppled a weary-looking Swansea had they broken through before the break, with Paris Maghoma also denied by Vigouroux after Toure mis-hit his big chance. But having stayed in the contest, Swansea seized the initiative with Eom Ji-sung drawing a first save of the day from Vladan Kovacevic before his through ball led to the penalty as Cordoba placed an arm on Vipotnik's shoulder and the Slovenia international tumbled to the ground. Vipotnik was typically cool as he sent Kovacevic the wrong way to edge closer to securing the Championship golden boot. Norwich then saw a penalty appeal turned down when Cameron Burgess bundled into Toure, before referee Thomas Parsons pointed to the spot in debatable circumstances. Although Burgess headed Ali Ahmed's cross clear, Vigouroux was penalised for his collision with Kvistgaarden and Mc Lean deservedly levelled. The draw means Norwich join Swansea in having little to play for on the final day - but both clubs would have taken that during difficult spells earlier in the season. Norwich head coach Philippe Clement: "The players did amazing stuff in the last couple of months. They showed they were playing for this badge. "Today they went behind, you are disappointed, but they dug in and went for the equaliser and after they went for the second goal. "We were the best team in the first half. We should have scored two or three. "In the second half, from the side it looked a clear penalty on Toure but we don't get that one. They are massive decisions that go against us. "But I am proud of what the team is showing in mentality and quality. " Swansea head coach Vitor Matos: "We knew it would not be an easy game for us. Two away games in a row, the travelling was not short as you know. "But then still coming here, being organised, pressing in the right moments, having the ball in the right moments. "We could have broken the lines a little bit earlier and put Norwich a bit deeper - that would have allowed us to be more dangerous - but I am proud of the players because the effort is there and the desire is there. " This video can not be played Matos: 'Not a penalty but we will focus on the performance' Matos bemoans penalty decision - but salutes his team After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 25th April 2026 at 17: 27 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Vitor Matos Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Vitor Matos Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Norwich have only lost one of their last 10 home league games against Swansea (W6 D3), a 0-3 reverse in April 2023. After winning 2-1 in October, Swansea are looking for their first league double over Norwich City since the 2008-09 season. Norwich have won their last home game of the season in six of their last eight Championship campaigns (D1 L1), although one of the exceptions was a 2-2 draw with Swansea in 2023-24. Swansea have only won their last away league game in one of the last eight seasons (D3 L4), beating Reading 4-1 in 2019-20. In 2026, Norwich have won more Championship matches (14) than any other side. It’s two more than they won in the entirety of 2025 (12). Match ends, Norwich City 1, Swansea City 1. Second Half ends, Norwich City 1, Swansea City 1. Attempt missed. Amankwah Forson (Norwich City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Pelle Mattsson. Foul by Joshua Key (Swansea City). Ali Ahmed (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time. Substitution, Norwich City. Amankwah Forson replaces Liam Gibbs. Ronald (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Jacob Wright (Norwich City). Attempt missed. Kenny Mc Lean (Norwich City) header from the left side of the six yard box misses to the right. Assisted by Jacob Wright with a cross following a corner. Corner, Norwich City. Conceded by Ben Cabango. Attempt saved. Kenny Mc Lean (Norwich City) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Lawrence Vigouroux (Swansea City). Assisted by Pelle Mattsson. Marko Stamenic (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City). Goal! Norwich City 1, Swansea City 1. Kenny Mc Lean (Norwich City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the centre of the goal. Lawrence Vigouroux (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Penalty conceded by Lawrence Vigouroux (Swansea City) after a foul in the penalty area. Penalty Norwich City. Mathias Kvistgaarden draws a foul in the penalty area. Attempt missed. Ali Ahmed (Norwich City) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Pelle Mattsson. Melker Widell (Swansea City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.