Championship
2026/27 · Regular Season - 6
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 |
|
8 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
| 23 |
|
8 | 8 | 15 | 4 |
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Watford — Preston
B. Mlacic
Inactive
⚽0
0
0
J. Grieves
Lacking Match Fitness
J. Ngakia
Thigh Injury
K. Baah
Knock
M. Boadu
Injury
M. Bola
Hamstring Injury
⚽0
0
0
T. Akomeah
Lacking Match Fitness
A. Hughes
Inactive
⚽0
1
0
A. McCann
Injury
⚽0
2
0
B. Potts
Ankle Injury
T. Carroll
Ankle Injury
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Watford — Preston
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
1 wins, 0 draws, 4 losses in the last 5 matches
2 wins, 0 draws, 3 losses in the last 5 matches
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Watford and Preston
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.02.2026 |
|
|
2:2 |
| 25.11.2025 |
|
|
1:1 |
| 21.01.2025 |
|
|
1:2 |
| 02.10.2024 |
|
|
3:0 |
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.11.2025 |
|
|
1:1 |
| 21.01.2025 |
|
|
1:2 |
Match timeline
Match events: Watford — Preston
0 - 1
C. Lang
S. Mavididi
Replaced: A. Nabizada
I. Bravo
Replaced: M. Payero
O. Maamma
Replaced: R. Vata
J. Zemura
Replaced: O. H. Traore
Andrija Vukčević
Foul
S. Mills
Replaced: A. Vukcevic
D. Burgzorg
Replaced: J. Kenny
Lewis Gibson
Foul
1 - 1
E. Kayembe
L. Gibbs
Replaced: L. Leroy
J. Erabi
Replaced: C. Lang
2 - 1
M. Doumbia
Assist: I. Bravo
T. Small
Replaced: A. Devine
L. Kjerrumgaard
Replaced: M. Doumbia
Watford
Metric
Preston
2
Goals
1
1.26
Expected goals (xG)
2.44
15
Shots
18
5
Shots on target
6
7
Shots off target
6
3
Blocked shots
6
11
Shots inside the box
1
4
Shots outside the box
8
2
Corners
4
7
Fouls
1
2
Offsides
1
61 %
Ball possession, %
39 %
5
Goalkeeper saves
3
526
Total passes
319
436
Accurate passes
243
83 %
Pass accuracy, %
76 %
Yellow cards
2
Goals
1
1.26
Expected goals (xG)
2.44
15
Shots
18
5
Shots on target
6
7
Shots off target
6
3
Blocked shots
6
11
Shots inside the box
1
4
Shots outside the box
8
2
Corners
4
7
Fouls
1
2
Offsides
1
61 %
Ball possession, %
39 %
5
Goalkeeper saves
3
526
Total passes
319
436
Accurate passes
243
83 %
Pass accuracy, %
76 %
Yellow cards
2
2
Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Watford — Preston
39
Edo Kayembe
M · 90 min · goals: 1
8.2
3
Soumaila Coulibaly
D · 90 min
7.5
1
Federico Ravaglia
G · 90 min
7.3
7
Othmane Maamma
F · 45 min
7.3
17
Iker Bravo
F · 45 min · assists: 1
7.2
33
Jordan Zemura
D · 29 min
7.2
45
Stephy Mavididi
F · 45 min
7.0
6
Matthew Pollock
D · 90 min
6.9
20
Mamadou Doumbia
F · 88 min · goals: 1
6.9
11
Rocco Vata
M · 45 min
6.9
22
Martín Payero
M · 45 min
6.5
5
Hector Kyprianou
M · 90 min
6.3
21
Amin Nabizada
M · 45 min
6.3
4
Kévin Keben Biakolo
D · 90 min
6.2
23
Omar Haktab Traore
D · 61 min
6.2
9
Luca Kjerrumgaard
F · 2 min
—
26
Daniel Bachmann
G
—
24
Sam Walker
G
—
56
Albert Eames
D
—
3
Andrija Vukčević
D · 66 min
7.3
19
Lewis Gibson
D · 90 min
7.2
10
Callum Lang
F · 75 min · goals: 1
7.2
4
Harry Clarke
D · 90 min
7.0
14
Jordan Storey
D · 90 min
6.9
17
Stanley Mills
M · 24 min
6.9
15
Jordan Thompson
M · 90 min
6.7
24
Odeluga Offiah
D · 90 min
6.7
11
Thierry Small
D · 8 min
6.7
27
Leo Leroy
M · 75 min
6.5
9
Jusef Erabi
F · 15 min
6.5
20
Liam Gibbs
M · 15 min
6.5
38
Johnny Kenny
F · 66 min
6.3
37
Delano Burgzorg
F · 24 min
6.3
7
Alfie Devine
M · 82 min
5.9
1
Daniel Iversen
G · 90 min
5.6
21
Lee Nicholls
G
—
12
Caleb Wiley
D
—
6
Liam Lindsay
D
—
23
Andrew Moran
M
—
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Match information
Match information: Watford — Preston
Kick-off08 September 2026, 21:45
CompetitionChampionship
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 6
VenueVicarage Road
CityWatford
RefereeFarai Hallam, England
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Pre-match analysis
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Watford — Preston
01 What time does Watford vs Preston kick off?
Watford vs Preston (Championship) kicks off 08 September 2026, 21:45.
02 Where is Watford vs Preston being played?
The match is played at Vicarage Road (Watford).
03 Who is the referee for Watford vs Preston?
The referee for Watford vs Preston is Farai Hallam, England.
04 What is the recent form of Watford and Preston?
Watford: 1 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 4–6. Preston: 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 5–10.
05 How many times have Watford and Preston played each other?
Our database has 4 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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