Pre-season is up and running, with Norwich City fans getting the first opportunity to watch their team live for seven months.

Ahead of Covid-19 restrictions ending on Monday a capacity of 1,600 spectators was allowed at The Walks as the Canaries kicked off pre-season with a 3-1 win over King's Lynn Town.

Other than four matches during the first half of last season when a maximum of 2,000 supporters were allowed inside Carrow Road, Daniel Farke's team have played the majority of the last 18 months behind closed doors.

Those lucky enough to get a ticket saw Kieran Dowell score a brace in the first half and Adam Idah make sure of the win with a late strike, set up by Todd Cantwell.

The Pink Un: Kieran Dowell grabbed a first-half braceKieran Dowell grabbed a first-half brace (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

New signings Milot Rashica, Billy Gilmour and Angus Gunn were all in the starting line-up, with academy players including Jonathan Tomkinson and Rob Nizet involved during the second half.

On a warm and sunny evening in West Norfolk, the friendly proved a good workout for both teams and gave supporters hope of a return to football normality being just around the corner.

- You can take a look at some of the best images from photographer Ian Burt above and below

The Pink Un: Fans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich CityFans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich City (Image: Ian Burt)

The Pink Un: Daniel Farke on the touchline at The WalksDaniel Farke on the touchline at The Walks (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Kieran Dowell opened the scoring for Norwich at King's Lynn with this low finishKieran Dowell opened the scoring for Norwich at King's Lynn with this low finish (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Billy Gilmour congratulates Kieran Dowell after City's opener at The WalksBilly Gilmour congratulates Kieran Dowell after City's opener at The Walks (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: The 1,600 crowd at The Walks was dominated by Norwich fansThe 1,600 crowd at The Walks was dominated by Norwich fans (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Jordan Hugill in aerial action for Norwich against the LinnetsJordan Hugill in aerial action for Norwich against the Linnets (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Ethan Coleman tries to tackle City's Chelsea loanee Billy GilmourEthan Coleman tries to tackle City's Chelsea loanee Billy Gilmour (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Jordan Hugill set up Kieran Dowell's second goal for NorwichJordan Hugill set up Kieran Dowell's second goal for Norwich (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Kieran Dowell turns to celebrate scoring his second at LynnKieran Dowell turns to celebrate scoring his second at Lynn (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Jordan Hugill congratulates Kieran Dowell after City went 2-0 up against the LinnetsJordan Hugill congratulates Kieran Dowell after City went 2-0 up against the Linnets (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: The Norwich players celebrate going 2-0 up at The WalksThe Norwich players celebrate going 2-0 up at The Walks (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Michael Clunan tries to keep up with Norwich midfielder Lukas RuppMichael Clunan tries to keep up with Norwich midfielder Lukas Rupp (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Fans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich CityFans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich City (Image: Ian Burt)

The Pink Un: Todd Cantwell was introduced at half timeTodd Cantwell was introduced at half time (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

The Pink Un: Fans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich CityFans enjoy the sunshine and the football at The Walks, as KIng's Lynn Town host Norwich City (Image: Ian Burt)


The Pink Un: Chelsea and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour on the charge for Norwich at The WalksChelsea and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour on the charge for Norwich at The Walks (Image: Ian Burt Photography)

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