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ChampionshipTue 8 Sep 2026
Watford

Watford

20th
L
L
L
L
W
2-1
Full time
Preston

Preston

24th
L
L
L
D
L
F. Hallam3.823.0 fouls

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WatfordWAT51%
Draw26%
PrestonPNE23%
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Match overview

61%Ball possession39%
15Total shots18
5Shots on target6
3Big chances4
5Goalkeeper saves3
528Total passes322
7Fouls committed10
2Corners4

Attack

15Total shots18
5Shots on target6
3Shots blocked6
11Shots inside box9
4Shots outside box9
0Hit woodwork2
2Corners4
2Offsides1

Passes

528Total passes322
443Accurate passes246
33Throw-ins28
11Key passes14
59Long passes57
16Crosses18

Defense

7Total tackles15
5Tackles won9
6Blocked shots3
6Interceptions10
5Goalkeeper saves3
10Goal kicks8

Duels

14Dribble attempts10
7Successful dribbles7
14Successful headers22

Discipline

7Fouls committed10
0Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
10Free kicks7
0Penalties0

Head to head

Key events

WATWatfordPrestonPNE
    • FT2-1· 4 min added
    • L. KjerrumgaardOut: M. Doumbia88'
    • 82'T. SmallOut: A. Devine
    • M. Doumbia2-1Assist: I. Bravo76'
    • 75'J. ErabiOut: C. Lang
    • 75'L. GibbsOut: L. Leroy
    • E. Kayembe1-169'
    • 67'L. GibsonFoul
    • 66'D. BurgzorgOut: J. Kenny
    • 66'S. MillsOut: A. Vukcevic
    • 62'A. VukcevicFoul
    • J. ZemuraOut: O. Traoré61'
    • I. BravoOut: M. Payero46'
    • O. MaammaOut: R. Vata46'
    • S. Alvaro MavididiOut: A. Nabizada46'
    • HT0-1· 1 min added
    • 5'C. Lang0-1
  • Kick off

Watford vs Preston FAQ

Who is the referee for Watford vs Preston?
Farai Hallam is the referee for Watford vs Preston on 8 September.
How many cards does Farai Hallam average per game?
Farai Hallam averages 3.82 cards per game (3.79 yellow, 0.03 red) across 39 matches in Championship.