Watford vs Preston
Score updated: · Updates may be delayed.
- E. Kayembe 69′
- M. Doumbia 76′
- C. Lang 5′
Half-time0–1
Regulation2–1
Referee: Farai Hallam, England
Watford beat Preston 2–1 in the Championship on 8 September 2026.
Match events
EVENTS
C. LangGoal
Andrija VukčevićYellow cardFoul
Lewis GibsonYellow cardFoul
E. KayembeGoal
M. DoumbiaGoal · Assist: I. Bravo
Symbol key
- Goal
- Yellow card
- Red card
- Second yellow / red
- Substitution
- Penalty scored
- Penalty missed
- Own goal
- Goal disallowed
- VAR review
Match stats
The match picture
WatfordPreston
1.26Expected goals (xG)2.44
15Shots18
5Shots on target6
61%Possession39%
2Corners4
5Saves3
All match statistics
| Statistic | Watford | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.26 | 2.44 |
| Shots | 15 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 6 |
| Fouls | 7 | 10 |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Passes % | 83% | 76% |
| Passes accurate | 436 | 243 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Shots insidebox | 11 | 10 |
| Shots off Goal | 7 | 6 |
| Shots outsidebox | 4 | 8 |
| Total passes | 526 | 319 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| goals_prevented | -0.98 | -0.98 |
About these stats
Source: API-Football. xG measures the recorded quality of chances, not who deserved to win. Missing values stay unavailable. Half values are shown only when they agree with the selected full-match record.
- Expected goals (xG): 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
- Shots: 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
- Shots on target: 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
- Possession: 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
- Corners: 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
- Saves: 03/11/2026, 12:25:21 UTC
Lineups
FormationsWatford
4-2-3-1
Coach: 
A. Dionisi →
Substitutes
Preston
5-3-2
Coach: 
Paul Heckingbottom →
Substitutes
Source: API-Football · Match updated · About the data