How to watch Watford vs Preston online & on TV, head to head and predictions
- 90'
Match Ended The whistle has gone to end the second half. The match finishes 2 - 1.
- 88'
Substitution 
Mamadou Doumbia - Luca Kjerrumgaard
Alessio Dionisi is making the team's fifth substitution at Vicarage Road with Luca Kjerrumgaard replacing Mamadou Doumbia.
- 82'
Substitution 
Alfie Devine - Thierry Small
Preston North End make their fifth substitution with Thierry Small replacing Alfie Devine.
- 76'
Goal ! - Mamadou Doumbia (Scorer)
- Iker Bravo (Assist)
Goal! Watford FC take a 2 - 1 lead through a well-placed header from Mamadou Doumbia. Fine assist from Iker Bravo to make the score 2 - 1.
- 75'
Substitution - Leo Leroy
- Liam Gibbs
The away team have replaced Leo Leroy with Liam Gibbs. This is the fourth substitution made today by Paul Heckingbottom.
- 75'
Substitution - Callum Lang
- Jusef Erabi
Preston North End make their third substitution with Jusef Erabi replacing Callum Lang.
- 69'
Goal ! - Edo Kayembe (Scorer)
Goal! Edo Kayembe levels the match at 1 - 1.
- 67'
Yellow Card - Lewis Gibson
Lewis Gibson (Preston North End) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.
- 66'
Substitution - Andrija Vukcevic
- Stanley Mills
Stanley Mills is on a sub for Andrija Vukcevic for Preston North End.
- 66'
Substitution - Johnny Kenny
- Delano Burgzorg
The away team replace Johnny Kenny with Delano Burgzorg.
- 62'
Yellow Card - Andrija Vukcevic
Andrija Vukcevic is booked for the away team.
- 61'
Substitution - Omar Traore
- Jordan Zemura
Jordan Zemura is replacing Omar Traore for Watford FC at Vicarage Road.
- 46'
Substitution - Martin Payero
- Iker Bravo
Alessio Dionisi (Watford FC) is making a third substitution, with Iker Bravo replacing Martin Payero.
- 46'
Substitution - Amin Nabizada
- Stephy Mavididi
Stephy Mavididi is replacing Amin Nabizada for the home team.
- 46'
Substitution - Rocco Vata
- Othmane Maamma
Alessio Dionisi is making the team's first substitution at Vicarage Road with Othmane Maamma replacing Rocco Vata.
- 5'
Goal ! - Callum Lang (Scorer)
Goal! The away team take a 0 - 1 lead through Callum Lang.
Match Started
Line-ups
WatfordPrestonWatfordWatford
46' Out: Rocco Vata
46' Out: Amin Nabizada
46' Out: Martin Payero
61' Out: Omar Traore
88' Out: Mamadou Doumbia
Preston
66' Out: Johnny Kenny
66' Out: Andrija Vukcevic
75' Out: Callum Lang
75' Out: Leo Leroy
82' Out: Alfie Devine
Statistics
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Head to head
Wins: 4
Draws: 5
Wins: 2
Championship8 Sep 2026Watford2 : 1Preston- Championship14 Feb 2026Preston2 : 2Watford
- Championship25 Nov 2025Watford1 : 1Preston
- Championship21 Jan 2025Watford1 : 2Preston
- Championship2 Oct 2024Preston3 : 0Watford
Form
Watford- Championship18 Sep 2026Bristol City1 : 0Watford
- Championship12 Sep 2026Watford1 : 2Stoke
- Championship8 Sep 2026Watford2 : 1Preston
- Championship5 Sep 2026West Bromwich Albion1 : 0Watford
- Championship1 Sep 2026Swansea2 : 0Watford
Preston- Championship19 Sep 2026QPR2 : 2Preston
- Championship12 Sep 2026Preston0 : 1Lincoln City
- Championship8 Sep 2026Watford2 : 1Preston
- Championship5 Sep 2026Preston2 : 1Blackburn
- Championship1 Sep 2026Preston1 : 3Bristol City
Watford vs Preston Standings
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Portsmouth | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 0 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
Match information
- Teams:Watford FC - Preston North End
- Tournament:Championship
- Date:Tuesday, 8 September 2026
- Hour:18:45
- Venue:Vicarage Road, Watford
- More details:
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