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Preston North End vs Watford

Preston North End host Watford in the England Championship on Wednesday 7 April 2027, kick-off 19:45. In their last 11 meetings, Preston North End won 2, Watford won 4 and 5 were drawn.

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Preston North End
19:45
7 Apr
Watford

Preston North End vs Watford preview

Preston North End have scored 1.00 goals a game and conceded 1.63 across their last 8 home games in the Championship this season, while Watford have scored 0.57 and conceded 2.00 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 5 of Preston North End's last 8 home games and 3 of Watford's last 7 away games. Preston North End have won 2 of their last 8 home games and Watford none of their last 7 away games. Preston North End's last 8 home games have averaged 11.3 corners and Watford's last 7 away games 10.1. Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 06:22 UK.

  • Goals scored Preston North End: 1.00 Watford: 0.57
  • Goals conceded Preston North End: 1.63 Watford: 2.00
  • Both teams scored Preston North End: 5 of 863% Watford: 3 of 743%
  • Over 2.5 goals Preston North End: 4 of 850% Watford: 2 of 729%
  • Match corners Preston North End: 11.25 Watford: 10.14
  • Match cards Preston North End: 3.25 Watford: 5.00

Preston North End's last 8 home games and Watford's last 7 away games in the Championship this season.

Preston North End vs Watford: questions and answers

When is Preston North End vs Watford?

Preston North End vs Watford kicks off at 19:45 UK time on Wednesday 7 April 2027 in the Championship.

How many goals do Preston North End and Watford games have?

Preston North End have scored 1.00 goals a game and conceded 1.63 across their last 8 home games in the Championship this season, while Watford have scored 0.57 and conceded 2.00 across their last 7 away games. Both teams have scored in 5 of Preston North End's last 8 home games and 3 of Watford's last 7 away games.

Preston North End vs Watford stats

All competitions , Pro
Preston North End2W 1D 5L · 8 home games
Watford0W 1D 6L · 7 away games
Preston North End vs Watford general stats: Preston North End's last 8 home games and Watford's last 7 away games in the Championship this season
Preston North EndStatWatford
Match outcomes
2 of 825% Win 0 of 70%
1 of 813% Draw 1 of 714%
5 of 863% Loss 6 of 786%
7 Points 1
0.88 Points per game 0.14
-5 Goal difference -10
Expected goals
1.17 xG per game 0.92
1.49 xGA per game 2.14
-1.37 xG performance -2.44
Possession & attacks
40% Possession 45%
49.88 Dangerous attacks 32.14
48.25 Dangerous attacks against 53.14
Shots
12.75 Shots for 9.43
15.25 Shots against 16.71
2.63 On target for 3.14
5.13 On target against 5.57
8% Shot conversion 6%
21% On-target accuracy 33%
Tackles & fouls
15.50 Tackles 16.00
9.13 Fouls committed 12.00
11.13 Fouls won 11.86
1.50 Offsides 1.29

Preston North End's last 8 home games and Watford's last 7 away games in the Championship this season. A rate such as "5 of 7" counts the games where it happened.

Stats as of 13 Nov 2026, 06:22 UK.

Preston North End vs Watford lineups

Lineups will appear here when they're predicted and confirmed. Until then, see key players.

Preston North End vs Watford players

Player rankings

  1. 1 Preston North End Johnny Kenny 1.27
  2. 2 Watford Mamadou Doumbia 0.99
  3. 3 Watford Myron Boadu 0.93
  4. 4 Watford Amin Nabizada 0.83
  5. 5 Watford Stephy Alvaro Mavididi 0.71

Per 90 minutes, weighted towards recent games. Goalkeepers left out.

Leading scorers and creators

Top scorer
Callum Lang in 15 games 4goals
Amin Nabizada in 12 games 3goals
Top creator
Andrija Vukcevic in 13 games 2assists
Iker Bravo in 15 games 3assists

Players in form

  1. Alfie Devine Attacking midfielder · Preston North End 7.01 Form rating
    Apps
    14
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    1
    • Recoveries5.19 per 90 Top 9%
    • Tackles1.79 per 90 Top 15%
  2. Lee Nicholls Goalkeeper · Preston North End 7.01 Form rating
    Apps
    1
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Recoveries10.93 per 90 Top 5%
    • Aerials0.38 per 90 Top 22%
  3. Liam Lindsay Centre-back · Preston North End 7.01 Form rating
    Apps
    7
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Aerials7.09 per 90 Top 1%
    • Clearances9.95 per 90 Top 2%
    • Interceptions2.32 per 90 Top 4%
  4. Johnny Kenny Striker · Preston North End 6.99 Form rating
    Apps
    8
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    1
    • Assists0.20 per 90 Top 23%
    • On target1.27 per 90 Top 25%
  5. Mattie Pollock Centre-back · Watford 6.99 Form rating
    Apps
    15
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    1
    • Clearances9.33 per 90 Top 2%
    • Aerials3.43 per 90 Top 12%
  6. Federico Ravaglia Goalkeeper · Watford 6.96 Form rating
    Apps
    15
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Aerials0.91 per 90 Top 1%
  7. Léo Leroy Central midfielder · Preston North End 6.91 Form rating
    Apps
    14
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    1
    • Dribbles1.37 per 90 Top 5%
    • G+A0.26 per 90 Top 24%
    • Key passes1.41 per 90 Top 24%
  8. Hector Kyprianou Defensive midfielder · Watford 6.85 Form rating
    Apps
    14
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    0
    • Aerials1.88 per 90 Top 9%
    • Duel %58% per 90 Top 16%
  9. Greg Docherty Central midfielder · Preston North End 6.82 Form rating
    Apps
    1
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Tackles2.63 per 90 Top 13%
    • Recoveries5.38 per 90 Top 25%
  10. Marc Bola Full-back · Watford 6.81 Form rating
    Apps
    7
    Goals
    0
    Assists
    0
    • Duel %60% per 90 Top 15%
    • Interceptions1.48 per 90 Top 25%
    • Key passes1.16 per 90 Top 28%
  11. Iker Bravo Central midfielder · Watford 6.81 Form rating
    Apps
    15
    Goals
    1
    Assists
    3
    • Dribbles1.80 per 90 Top 4%
    • Pass %89% per 90 Top 14%
    • Big chances0.28 per 90 Top 15%
  12. Myron Boadu Striker · Watford 6.77 Form rating
    Apps
    7
    Goals
    2
    Assists
    1
    • NP goals0.61 per 90 Top 16%
    • Finishing+0.19 per 90 Top 16%
    • xG/shot0.20 per 90 Top 19%

Form rating weights recent games most; the ring and bars show the percentile against players in the same role. Apps, goals and assists are this club season.

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Preston North End vs Watford form

Preston North End All venues
1 W · 1 D · 3 L
Points per game
0.80
Scored per game
1.0
Conceded per game
2.0
Both teams scored
60%
Over 2.5 goals
40%
  1. Championship H Southampton 1–0 win xG 1.2–1.8
  2. Championship H Sheffield United 2–3 defeat xG 0.6–2.0
  3. Championship A Stoke City 0–2 defeat xG 0.1–2.2
  4. Championship H West Bromwich Albion 1–1 draw xG 2.1–2.5
  5. Championship A Wrexham 1–4 defeat xG 0.8–2.0
Watford All venues
2 W · 1 D · 2 L
Points per game
1.40
Scored per game
1.0
Conceded per game
0.8
Both teams scored
20%
Over 2.5 goals
20%
  1. Championship H Middlesbrough 0–0 draw xG 0.4–1.9
  2. Championship H Lincoln City 1–0 win xG 0.7–1.0
  3. Championship A Norwich City 2–3 defeat xG 1.2–1.5
  4. Championship A Wolverhampton Wanderers 0–1 defeat xG 0.2–2.0
  5. Championship H Charlton Athletic 2–0 win xG 1.8–1.4

Results before kick-off, most recent first, from each team's side. Open a game to see its full stats.

Preston North End vs Watford head to head

2 Preston North End wins 5 draws 4 Watford wins
2.5 goals per game 55% both teams scored 55% over 2.5 goals
  1. 7 Apr 2027Championship Preston North End 19:45 Watford
  2. 8 Sep 2026Championship Watford 2–1 Preston North End
  3. 14 Feb 2026Championship Preston North End 2–2 Watford
  4. 25 Nov 2025Championship Watford 1–1 Preston North End
  5. 21 Jan 2025Championship Watford 1–2 Preston North End
  6. 2 Oct 2024Championship Preston North End 3–0 Watford
  7. 6 Apr 2024Championship Watford 0–0 Preston North End
  8. 16 Dec 2023Championship Preston North End 1–5 Watford
  9. 4 Mar 2023Championship Watford 0–0 Preston North End
  10. 20 Aug 2022Championship Preston North End 0–0 Watford
  11. 16 Feb 2021Championship Preston North End 0–1 Watford
  12. 28 Nov 2020Championship Watford 4–1 Preston North End