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Watford vs Preston — live score, lineups, stats, h2h and where to watch

2026-09-08
Watford
2-1
Full time
Preston
Doumbia Mamadou76’
Kayembe Edo69’
5’Lang Callum
Watford

TOP STATS

Preston
0Possession %0
1.26
Expected goals (xG)
2.44
15
Total shots
18
5
Shots on target
6
3
Big chances
3
2
Corner kicks
4
83% (436/526)
Passes
76% (243/319)
0
Yellow cards
2
More stats

Match Events

Goal
Yellow Card
Red Card
HTHalf Time
  • Kjerrumgaard LucaDoumbia Mamadou
    88'
  • 82'
    Small ThierryDevine Alfie
  • Doumbia Mamadou(2-1)
    76'
  • 75'
    Gibbs LiamLeroy Leo
  • 75'
    Erabi JusefLang Callum
  • Kayembe Edo(1-1)
    69'
  • 67'
    Gibson Lewis
  • 66'
    Mills StanleyVukcevic Andrija
  • 66'
    Burgzorg DelanoKenny J.
  • 62'
    Vukcevic Andrija
  • Zemura JordanTraore Omar Haktab
    61'
  • Bravo IkerPayero Martin
    46'
  • Mavididi StephyNabizada Amin
    46'
  • Maamma OthmaneVata Rocco
    46'
  • 5'
    Lang Callum(0-1)

Where to watch Watford vs Preston

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About the match

Watford 2-1 Preston — result

Watford play Preston on Tuesday 8 September 2026 in Championship, Round 6.

Watford saw off Preston 2-1. Period by period it went 1H 0-1, 2H 2-0. Lang C. (5'), Kayembe E. (69') and Doumbia M. (76') were on the scoresheet. Watford finished with 1.26 expected goals (xg) to Preston's 2.44. On ball possession, it was 61% to 39%. The result leaves Watford 18th on 5 points and Preston 22nd on 3.

Final score2-1
CompetitionChampionship, Round 6
Season2026
FormWAT LLDLD · PRE WLLLL
League positionWAT 18th · PRE 22nd
Watch111 mio Sports 1, beIN SPORTS 3 Australia, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand and CBS Sports Golazo

Updated 4 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

＋ What time does Watford vs Preston kick off?

Watford host Preston at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday 8 September 2026.

＋ Where can I watch Watford vs Preston on TV or online?

Broadcast coverage for this Championship fixture includes 111 mio Sports 1, beIN SPORTS 3 Australia, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand and CBS Sports Golazo.

＋ What form are Watford and Preston in coming into this match?

Watford arrive in LLDLD form, while Preston come into this Championship fixture in WLLLL form.