Watford vs Southampton (Championship) was played on 16 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Watford vs Southampton: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 27 |
| 3 | Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 4 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 5 | West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
Watford vs Southampton: match preview and analysis
Watford edged a 2‑1 victory over Southampton at Vicarage Road, lifting the hosts to 17th place with eight points from seven games. The win gave the Hornets their second triumph of the campaign, while Southampton’s title challenge slipped a little, as they remain second with 14 points but dropped three points on the road. The match also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, with Watford recording their first win over the Saints after a previous draw and a loss. Both sides saw their goal differences shift modestly – Watford’s improving to –2 (7‑9) and Southampton’s slipping to +10 (18‑8).
Watford vs Southampton: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Watford vs Southampton: questions and answers
How did Watford vs Southampton end?
Watford beat Southampton 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
16 August 2026, kick-off at 13:30, at Vicarage Road. Referee: Matt Donohue, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Watford: 21st (11 points), Southampton: 2nd (27 points).
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