With the curtain coming down on the season, we look back at a memorable clash between Norwich City and QPR – when both were challenging for the ultimate prize.

Eastern Daily Press: Grant Holt gets in a header. Picture: Antony KellyGrant Holt gets in a header. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Norwich 1 QPR 0

January 1, 2011

Unlikely as it seems heading into the final day of the season, it wasn't that long ago that City and QPR were battling for honours at the top end of the Championship.

Eastern Daily Press: Wes Hoolahan about to become the filling in a Hoops sandwich. Picture: Antony KellyWes Hoolahan about to become the filling in a Hoops sandwich. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

When the pair clashed at Carrow Road on New Year's Day, 2011, it was the Hoops who were top of the table, with City not far behind.

Rangers started the day top, with City fifth. By the end of the day, the Canaries had jumped to third, courtesy of Russell Martin's 10th-minute goal.

It was a valuable victory: City lost only two more league games (at Burnley and Swansea) between then and the end of the season and were promoted to the top flight as runners-up to Rangers.

Martin's goal came after Chris Martin's shot had been blocked by defender Kaspars Gorkss. Rangers' cause wasn't helped by Matthew Connolly, who was sent off just after half-time for a professional foul on Grant Holt.

Eastern Daily Press: Russell Martin celebrates his goal. Picture: Antony KellyRussell Martin celebrates his goal. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Norwich: J Ruddy, M Nelson, Z Whitbread, R Martin, A Drury, A Crofts, W Hoolahan, K Smith, A Wilbraham (M Gill 82), C Martin, G Holt. Subs not used: S Jackson, O Tudur Jones, O Johnson, J Berthel Askou, D Rudd, A McNamee.

Goal: Russell Martin 10

QPR: P Kenny, C Hill (B Orr 46), M Connolly, K Gorkss, K Walker, S Derry, A Taarabt (G Tofas 62), A Faurlin, L Clarke, J Mackie, H Helguson (P Agyemang 46). Subs not used: G Borrowdale, R Cerny, M Rowlands, R Hulse.

Eastern Daily Press: Chris Martin on the run. Picture: Antony KellyChris Martin on the run. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Referee: Jonathan Moss

Attendance: 26,273

Eastern Daily Press: QPR boss Neil Warnock on the touchline. Picture: Antony KellyQPR boss Neil Warnock on the touchline. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Andrew Crofts in aerial action. Picture: Antony KellyAndrew Crofts in aerial action. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Andrew Crofts flat out! Picture: Antony KellyAndrew Crofts flat out! Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Grant Holt is floored. Picture: Antony KellyGrant Holt is floored. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Kyle Walker feeling the pain. Picture: Antony KellyKyle Walker feeling the pain. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Matt Connolly is sent off for a foul on Grant Holt. Picture: Antony KellyMatt Connolly is sent off for a foul on Grant Holt. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)

Eastern Daily Press: Grant Holt takes on Kyle Walker. Picture: Antony KellyGrant Holt takes on Kyle Walker. Picture: Antony Kelly (Image: � ARCHANT NORFOLK 2010)