By Gareth Roberts BBC Sport

A stoppage-time equaliser from Kenwyne Jones cruelly denied 10-man Norwich victory in their first Premier League match at Carrow Road in six years.

The Canaries took the lead after a shaky start when Ritchie De Laet headed past Asmir Begovic in the 37th minute.

Leon Barnett was harshly sent off for a foul on Jon Walters, who then had the resulting penalty saved by John Ruddy.

But Jones, a summer 2010 signing from Sunderland, broke Norwich hearts with a headed leveller deep into injury time.

Lambert frustrated to concede late goal

Stoke started brightly despite their Europa League match in Switzerland on Thursday.

Jones and Jermaine Pennant, who later limped out of the game with a knee injury, combined to tee up the first chance of the game for Walters, but the Republic of Ireland striker's shot was easily gathered by Ruddy.

Norwich responded as the half wore on with Elliott Bennett in particular causing Stoke's backline problems.

And it was a foul on the summer signing from Brighton that led to the opening goal in the 37th minute.

Jonathan Woodgate was rash with his tackle and was booked by referee Neil Swarbrick.

Bradley Johnson lofted the resulting free-kick into the Stoke box and fine movement from De Laet, on loan from Manchester United, allowed him to head past Begovic.

Woodgate then almost put through his own net when he deflected a cross from Bennett goalwards, but Begovic scrambled it clear.

Pulis pleased to remain undefeated

Stoke started the second half strongly and turned the screw as they pushed for an equaliser.

Matthew Etherington came close with a curling free-kick from 20 yards that Ruddy did well to tip over the bar.

The game's most controversial moment soon followed when Barnett was dismissed. The Norwich man tangled with Walters outside the area but Swarbrick pointed to the spot and showed the Canaries defender a straight red card.

Walters, formerly of Ipswich, took the penalty but Ruddy saved superbly to his left before pumping his fists to the delighted Norwich supporters.

Defender Daniel Ayala, an £800,000 signing from Liverpool, was brought on by Lambert as Stoke continued to press hard.

The Spaniard, along with De Laet and Ruddy, offered stubborn resistance, although Jones was guilty of a horrible miss when he put an effort from seven yards high into the stands.

But he made amends in time added on when Etherington pulled back a ball for Glenn Whelan to centre, and Jones beat Ayala in the leap to head past Ruddy and give Tony Pulis's side a point.

Norwich manager Paul Lambert:

"The performance was excellent, we played really well. The penalty, although it was saved, changed the course of the game with the sending off. It was miles outside the box, it wasn't a penalty. I'm frustrated we didn't win it."

Stoke manager Tony Pulis:

"The first half we were slow out of the blocks, but we worked hard second half and we had chances even before they had a man sent off. To play in Switzerland on Thursday then Norwich on Sunday was difficult but the players' attitude was fantastic. Second half we can't believe we didn't get a hatful."

Lineup, Bookings (3) & Substitutions (5)

Norwich City

  • 01 Ruddy
  • 20 Barnett Dismissed
  • 23 Tierney
  • 24 De Laet
  • 25 Naughton
  • 04 Johnson
  • 07 Crofts
  • 12 Pilkington (Ayala - 66' )
  • 17 Bennett (Surman - 74' )
  • 09 Holt
  • 16 C Martin (Jackson - 84' )

Substitutes

  • 13 Rudd
  • 02 R Martin
  • 26 Ayala
  • 11 Surman
  • 14 Hoolahan
  • 15 Fox
  • 10 Jackson

Stoke City

  • 01 Begovic
  • 04 Huth
  • 17 Shawcross Booked
  • 39 Woodgate Booked (Shotton - 77' )
  • 06 Whelan
  • 12 Wilson
  • 16 Pennant (Pugh - 31' )
  • 18 Whitehead
  • 26 Etherington
  • 09 Jones
  • 19 Walters

Substitutes

  • 29 Sorensen
  • 05 Collins
  • 20 Upson
  • 28 Wilkinson
  • 30 Shotton
  • 14 Pugh
  • 32 Arismendi
Ref: Swarbrick
Att: 26,272

Match Stats

Shots

9 15

On target

7 5

Corners

3 6

Fouls

13 12

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +6:24 Full time

Full Time The match has reached full-time.

90:00 +4:59

Marc Tierney fouled by Dean Whitehead, the ref awards a free kick. Bradley Johnson delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left channel, Grant Holt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Asmir Begovic. Free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.

90:00 +4:21

Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Shawcross on Grant Holt. Free kick taken by Marc Tierney.

90:00 +3:01

Assist on the goal came from Glenn Whelan.

90:00 +3:01 Goal scored

Goal - Kenwyne Jones - Norwich 1 - 1 Stoke Kenwyne Jones grabs a headed goal from close in. Norwich 1-1 Stoke.

90:00 +3:01

A cross is delivered by Glenn Whelan,

90:00 +2:32

Centre by Matthew Etherington, Ritchie De Laet manages to make a clearance.

90:00 +2:02

The ball is sent over by Marc Wilson, clearance made by Ritchie De Laet.

90:00 +0:42

Marc Wilson crosses the ball, John Ruddy makes a save.

89:36

Dean Whitehead produces a right-footed shot from just outside the area that goes harmlessly over the bar.

88:17

Marc Wilson produces a cross, Andrew Surman manages to make a clearance.

87:30

Glenn Whelan has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.

86:36

Ryan Shotton crosses the ball, Kenwyne Jones produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that goes over the bar.

86:05

The ball is crossed by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Bradley Johnson.

84:45

Glenn Whelan sends in a cross, Kyle Naughton manages to make a clearance.

83:08 Substitution

Substitution Chris Martin leaves the field to be replaced by Simeon Jackson.

81:24

Corner taken by Glenn Whelan played to the near post.

81:12

A cross is delivered by Ryan Shotton, John Ruddy makes a save.

78:58

Chris Martin fouled by Ryan Shawcross, the ref awards a free kick. Bradley Johnson takes the direct free kick.

76:42

Foul by Grant Holt on Ryan Shawcross, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.

76:12 Substitution

Substitution Ryan Shotton is brought on as a substitute for Jonathan Woodgate.

75:53

Danny Pugh has an effort at goal from the edge of the area that misses to the right of the target.

73:45 Substitution

Substitution Andrew Surman joins the action as a substitute, replacing Elliott Bennett.

71:54

Grant Holt fouled by Marc Wilson, the ref awards a free kick. Bradley Johnson delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, Glenn Whelan makes a clearance.

71:18

Effort on goal by Jonathan Walters from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the goal.

71:05

Dean Whitehead sends in a cross, Daniel Ayala manages to make a clearance.

70:03

Glenn Whelan takes a inswinging corner.

69:44

Free kick awarded for a foul by Andrew Crofts on Glenn Whelan. Free kick taken by Dean Whitehead.

69:04

Kyle Naughton crosses the ball, clearance by Robert Huth.

67:20

A cross is delivered by Matthew Etherington.

67:13

The ball is sent over by Jonathan Walters.

65:12 Substitution

Substitution Daniel Ayala joins the action as a substitute, replacing Anthony Pilkington.

64:28 Penalty

Placed penalty taken by Jonathan Walters saved by John Ruddy. Norwich 1-0 Stoke.

62:51 Dismissal

Dismissal Leon Barnett shown a red card for professional foul.

62:39

Leon Barnett concedes a Penalty for a foul on Jonathan Walters.

61:22

Grant Holt fouled by Dean Whitehead, the ref awards a free kick. Bradley Johnson fires a strike on goal direct from the free kick, Grant Holt gets a block in.

60:22

Shot from just outside the penalty area by Chris Martin misses to the left of the target.

57:09

Free kick awarded for a foul by Grant Holt on Glenn Whelan. Matthew Etherington has an effort direct from the free kick, save made by John Ruddy.

58:51

Inswinging corner from left by-line crossed in by Glenn Whelan.

58:30

Inswinging corner taken by Glenn Whelan, Ritchie De Laet makes a clearance.

57:09

Grant Holt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Glenn Whelan. Matthew Etherington produces a shot on goal direct from the free kick, save made by John Ruddy.

56:58

Matthew Etherington produces a cross, Andrew Crofts manages to make a clearance.

56:28

Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Matthew Etherington, Leon Barnett manages to make a clearance.

55:49

Unfair challenge on Dean Whitehead by Andrew Crofts results in a free kick. Matthew Etherington delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, Ritchie De Laet makes a clearance.

54:16

Bradley Johnson produces a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty box that misses to the left of the goal.

53:27

Jonathan Walters gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marc Tierney. Free kick taken by Marc Tierney.

52:52

Centre by Kyle Naughton.

50:46

A cross is delivered by Marc Wilson, clearance made by Ritchie De Laet.

50:40

The ball is swung over by Matthew Etherington, clearance made by Elliott Bennett.

49:52

The ball is sent over by Marc Wilson, Leon Barnett makes a clearance.

48:36

Kyle Naughton crosses the ball, Jonathan Woodgate manages to make a clearance.

47:36

The ball is swung over by Andrew Crofts, clearance by Ryan Shawcross.

47:09

Chris Martin takes a shot. Brilliant save by Asmir Begovic.

46:08

Shot from deep inside the area by Jonathan Walters goes over the bar.

45:26

Effort from deep inside the area by Danny Pugh misses to the left of the goal.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

45:00 +2:36 Half time

Half Time The whistle is blown to end the first half.

45:00 +1:59

Bradley Johnson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kenwyne Jones. Free kick taken by Glenn Whelan.

45:00 +1:19

The offside flag is raised against Grant Holt. Asmir Begovic takes the indirect free kick.

45:00 +1:10

Anthony Pilkington crosses the ball, Jonathan Woodgate manages to make a clearance.

45:00 +0:21

Dean Whitehead produces a cross, Shot by Kenwyne Jones. Leon Barnett gets a block in.

44:19

A cross is delivered by Elliott Bennett, Asmir Begovic makes a comfortable save.

42:49

Corner taken by Matthew Etherington, Leon Barnett manages to make a clearance.

42:44

A cross is delivered by Danny Pugh, clearance made by Kyle Naughton.

42:11

Danny Pugh takes a shot. Blocked by Kyle Naughton.

41:23

Unfair challenge on Robert Huth by Chris Martin results in a free kick. Asmir Begovic takes the free kick.

40:37

The assistant referee signals for offside against Grant Holt. Jonathan Woodgate takes the free kick.

39:23

Elliott Bennett takes a outswinging corner from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Glenn Whelan.

39:14

Elliott Bennett produces a cross, clearance made by Asmir Begovic.

39:00

The ball is swung over by Marc Tierney, Marc Wilson manages to make a clearance.

38:28 Booking

Booking Ryan Shawcross receives a yellow card.

36:45

Assist on the goal came from Bradley Johnson.

36:45 Goal scored

Goal - Ritchie De Laet - Norwich 1 - 0 Stoke Ritchie De Laet finds the back of the net with a headed goal from deep inside the penalty box. Norwich 1-0 Stoke.

36:14

Bradley Johnson produces a cross,

36:14 Booking

Booking Jonathan Woodgate receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

36:03

Elliott Bennett fouled by Jonathan Woodgate, the ref awards a free kick.

34:13

Anthony Pilkington sends in a cross, Ryan Shawcross manages to make a clearance.

32:46

Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Shawcross on Grant Holt. Elliott Bennett delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left channel, Asmir Begovic makes a save.

31:37

Free kick awarded for a foul by Grant Holt on Glenn Whelan. Direct free kick taken by Robert Huth.

30:29 Substitution

Substitution Jermaine Pennant leaves the field to be replaced by Danny Pugh.

28:36

Matthew Etherington takes a shot. Save by Asmir Begovic.

28:17

Anthony Pilkington produces a cross, clearance by Robert Huth.

26:13

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jonathan Walters by Bradley Johnson. Robert Huth takes the direct free kick.

21:27

The ball is delivered by Elliott Bennett, Anthony Pilkington takes a shot. Ryan Shawcross gets a block in.

21:56

The ball is sent over by Elliott Bennett, Jonathan Woodgate manages to make a clearance.

21:27

The ball is crossed by Elliott Bennett, Anthony Pilkington takes a shot. Blocked by Ryan Shawcross.

20:36

The ball is delivered by Kyle Naughton, Asmir Begovic makes a save.

20:09

Anthony Pilkington crosses the ball, Robert Huth manages to make a clearance.

19:50

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Elliott Bennett played to the near post, clearance made by Kenwyne Jones.

19:28

Bradley Johnson takes a shot. Blocked by Jonathan Woodgate.

19:20

Centre by Marc Tierney, clearance made by Marc Wilson.

18:46

Elliott Bennett delivers the ball, Jonathan Woodgate makes a clearance.

16:48

Jermaine Pennant fouled by Anthony Pilkington, the ref awards a free kick. Robert Huth takes the direct free kick.

16:21

Jonathan Walters has an effort at goal from outside the box missing to the wide left of the goal.

14:35

Foul by Grant Holt on Jonathan Woodgate, free kick awarded. Indirect free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.

13:45

Jermaine Pennant crosses the ball, Ritchie De Laet manages to make a clearance.

12:05

Anthony Pilkington takes a shot. Asmir Begovic makes a comfortable save.

11:40

The ball is sent over by Matthew Etherington, clearance by Leon Barnett.

10:34

Jonathan Woodgate challenges Grant Holt unfairly and gives away a free kick. Bradley Johnson crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from right channel, clearance by Jonathan Walters.

9:44

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Elliott Bennett, clearance made by Marc Wilson.

9:35

The ball is delivered by Anthony Pilkington, clearance by Marc Wilson.

8:18

Bradley Johnson delivers the ball.

7:52

Ryan Shawcross challenges Grant Holt unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Marc Tierney.

6:10

Shot by Glenn Whelan. Blocked by Leon Barnett.

5:36

Foul by Chris Martin on Ryan Shawcross, free kick awarded. Asmir Begovic takes the indirect free kick.

4:53

Robert Huth challenges Grant Holt unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Marc Tierney.

4:01

Anthony Pilkington takes a shot. Blocked by Robert Huth.

3:20

Foul by Ryan Shawcross on Grant Holt, free kick awarded. Bradley Johnson takes the free kick.

2:34

The referee blows for offside against Anthony Pilkington. Free kick taken by Asmir Begovic.

1:31

Jonathan Walters takes a shot. Save by John Ruddy.

0:52

The ball is swung over by Jermaine Pennant, Leon Barnett manages to make a clearance.

0:00

The game gets underway.

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