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Norwich City

Tier 2EFL ChampionshipNorwich, East of England, EnglandOn the globe

Founded
17 June 1902
Ground
Carrow Road27,359 seats · opened 1935
Full name
Norwich City Football Club

Who owns Norwich City

Controlled by Mark Attanasio's Norfolk Holdings group, which took majority control from Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones in October 2024 (about 85% after conversion); Richard Ressler is the other registered holder above 25%, and Smith and Wynn-Jones keep about 10%.

Owned by investorsOwner based abroad: United States

As of 3 October 2026High confidenceSources: Norwich City FC, Companies House, Eastern Daily Press

From the pitch to the top

The company that fields the team, then each holder above it.

Fields the first teamNorwich City Football Club plcPublic limited company, England, Companies House 00154044
  • Stake not knowncontrols
    Mark AttanasioPerson, United StatesSince 27 September 2022, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – More than 50% but less than 75%
  • Stake not knownsignificant
    Richard ResslerPerson, United StatesSince 31 January 2025, figure as of 3 October 2026High confidenceSource: Companies House
    What the source says
    Ownership of shares – More than 25% but not more than 50%
  • 10%minority
    Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-JonesFamily, United KingdomFigure as of March 2025Medium confidenceSource: Eastern Daily Press
    What the source says
    Smith and Wynn Jones' shareholding decreasing to 10pc from March 1, 2025

Changes of control

  1. 23 October 2024

    Mark Attanasio took control from Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones.

    Price reported as £59m (Loans converted into new preference shares, not a purchase price.).

    Shareholders approved the allotment on 23 October 2024; the D shares converted from 1 March 2025.

    High confidenceSources: Norwich City FC, Eastern Daily Press

    What the source says
    which would result in Norfolk Holdings’ ordinary shareholding increasing to 2,792,874 Ordinary Shares (approximately 85% of the club’s ordinary share capital)
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Also on Wikidata (Q18721).

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