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Championship · Matchweek 6

Watford 2-1 Preston

Watford21st in the Championship on 11 points21Preston24th in the Championship on 5 points

Full time · 8 September 2026 Vicarage Road, Watford

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Match stats

WatfordPreston
61%Ball Possession39%
15Total Shots18
5Shots on target6
1.26Expected goals2.44
2Corner Kicks4
7Fouls10
0Yellow Cards2

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