What matters here is not just the scoreline, but the spread of contribution.
That gives Norwich a healthier look going forward. In the Championship, where rhythm can disappear quickly, goals from multiple sources often separate the teams who stay in the pack from those who start climbing. Norwich appear to be finding that balance again: enough attacking thrust to get ahead, and enough composure to protect the lead when the game turns tense.
For Birmingham City, the reported pattern of the match will sting as much as the defeat.
There is encouragement in the response. Getting the next goal away from home keeps pressure on the opposition and changes the mood of a stadium. But in this division, chasing games is rarely a sustainable plan. Birmingham appear to have left themselves too much to do, and the margin for error in away fixtures is usually slim.
A result like this can carry beyond one evening. Norwich seem to be building confidence, and confidence in the Championship often becomes a run. Birmingham, meanwhile, will look at the fight they showed after falling behind and try to turn that into a sharper start next time.
The next few fixtures will tell the story: whether Norwich can turn momentum into consistency, and whether Birmingham can make sure their response arrives earlier rather than later.