Leeds United FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Leeds United FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Watford FC

Tue 22 Oct 2024 · 18:45 UTC Elland Road 34,968 HT 45' · FT 45'

Largie Ramazani 4' 1–0

Brenden Aaronson 7' 2–0

2–1 47' Kwadwo Baah

Y 35' Festy Ebosele

Ao Tanaka 38' Y

Junior Firpo 59' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Elland Road.

Leeds United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Anthony Backhouse
Assistant 1 Alex James (England)
Assistant 2

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Coventry City FC	46	95
2	Ipswich Town FC	46	84
3	Hull City AFC	46	73
4	Oxford United FC	46	47
5	Leicester City FC	46	46
6	Blackburn Rovers FC	1	1
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	1	1
8	Queens Park Rangers FC	0	0
9	Millwall FC	0	0
10	Middlesbrough FC	0	0
11	Swansea City AFC	0	0
12	Watford FC	0	0
13	Charlton Athletic FC	0	0
14	West Bromwich Albion FC	0	0
15	Bolton Wanderers FC	0	0
16	Burnley FC	0	0
17	West Ham United FC	0	0
18	Birmingham City FC	0	0
19	Sheffield United FC	0	0
20	Wrexham AFC	0	0
21	Cardiff City FC	0	0
22	Southampton FC	0	0
23	Derby County FC	0	0
24	Norwich City FC	0	0
25	Preston North End FC	0	0
26	Stoke City FC	0	0
27	Lincoln City FC	0	0
28	Portsmouth FC	0	0
29	Bristol City FC	0	0
30	Sheffield Wednesday FC	46	0

Head-to-Head

Leeds United FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Watford FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-10-22 Leeds United FC 2–1 Watford FC 2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2023-09-23 Leeds United FC 3–0 Watford FC 2022-04-09 Watford FC 0–3 Leeds United FC 2021-10-02 Leeds United FC 1–0 Watford FC

Recent Form

Leeds United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
22 Oct	Watford FC	H	2–1	W
18 Oct	Sheffield United FC	H	2–0	W
04 Oct	Sunderland AFC	A	2–2	D
01 Oct	Norwich City FC	A	1–1	D
28 Sep	Coventry City FC	H	3–0	W
21 Sep	Cardiff City FC	A	2–0	W

Watford FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
22 Oct	Leeds United FC	A	1–2	L
19 Oct	Luton Town FC	A	0–3	L
05 Oct	Middlesbrough FC	H	2–1	W
02 Oct	Preston North End FC	A	0–3	L
28 Sep	Sunderland AFC	H	2–1	W
21 Sep	Norwich City FC	A	1–4	L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)

83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Watford FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

1/–

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/1

61-75

–/–

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' It’s Showtime! The match between Leeds United FC and Watford FC is underway.
4' Largie Ramazani adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
7' Magnificent from Brenden Aaronson! That is 22 goals in 286 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
12' Over 12 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
14' The supporters are chanting for Manor Solomon. He replaces Largie Ramazani on 14 minute.
19' England international Ryan Andrews has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
29' Joe Rothwell is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Giorgi Chakvetadze made 299 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
35' The referee has no hesitation. Festy Ebosele is booked for Watford FC — card on 35.
38' Ao Tanaka has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 38.
43' Matthew Pollock is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leeds United FC so far.
47' Kwadwo Baah makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Watford FC are in front.
52' Leeds United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
57' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leeds United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
59' Junior Firpo was booked on 59.
62' The whistle greets Francisco Sierralta as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Porteous.
67' It looks surprising Watford FC does not make any changes. Jayden Bogle has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
72' The crowd applauds Festy Ebosele as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Andrews steps in for Watford FC.
73' Leeds United FC make a change. Joel Piroe trudges off to be replaced by Mateo Fernandez on 73 minutes.
78' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
83' A quiet spell here at Elland Road. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
87' Mamadou Doumbia gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Kwadwo Baah and will look to change the dynamic.
90' The Leeds United FC bench stirs into life. Manor Solomon is withdrawn and Sam Byram gets his opportunity.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Leeds United FC 2-1 Watford FC.

Lineups

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

Watford FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

7
Tom Ince
17
Moussa Sissoko ↓ Rocco Vata 87'
3
Francisco Sierralta ↓ Ryan Porteous 62'
1
Daniel Bachmann
39
Edo Kayembe
8
Giorgi Chakvetadze
6
Matthew Pollock
34
Kwadwo Baah ↓ Mamadou Doumbia 87'
37
Yasser Larouci ↓ Ken Sema 72'
36
Festy Ebosele ↓ Ryan Andrews 72'
22
James Morris

Bench

12
Ken Sema ↑ 72'
23
Jonathan Bond
5
Ryan Porteous ↑ 62'
19
Vakoun Issouf Bayo
14
Pierre Dwomoh
11
Rocco Vata ↑ 87'
45
Ryan Andrews ↑ 72'
15
Antonio Tikvic
20
Mamadou Doumbia ↑ 87'

Coach Tom Cleverley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jack Harrison	2
Rodrigo	2
Daniel James	2
Joel Piroe	2
Crysencio Summerville	1
Mateo Fernandez	1
Emmanuel Dennis	1
Vakoun Issouf Bayo	1

Head to Head

Leeds United FC Form

2024-10-22 Leeds United FC 2–1 Watford FC W 2024-10-18 Leeds United FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W 2024-10-04 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2024-10-01 Norwich City FC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2024-09-28 Leeds United FC 3–0 Coventry City FC W 2024-09-21 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W

Watford FC Form

2024-10-22 Leeds United FC 2–1 Watford FC L 2024-10-19 Luton Town FC 3–0 Watford FC L 2024-10-05 Watford FC 2–1 Middlesbrough FC W 2024-10-02 Preston North End FC 3–0 Watford FC L 2024-09-28 Watford FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC W 2024-09-21 Norwich City FC 4–1 Watford FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.9 Leeds United FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.79 Watford FC xG

I would bet for: Leeds United FC to win 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Leeds United FC63% Draw23% Watford FC14%

Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.69

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	91%	9%
± 1.5	75%	25%
± 2.5	50%	50%
± 3.5	28%	72%
± 4.5	14%	86%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw

86%

Draw or Watford FC

37%

Leeds United FC or Watford FC

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Leeds United FC43% Draw44% Watford FC13%

Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

12.2%

2 – 0

11.9%

1 – 1

11%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 0

8.6%

3 – 0

7.4%

3 – 1

0 – 1

4.5%

1 – 2

3.9%

2 – 2

3.7%

4 – 0

3.5%

4 – 1

2.9%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap	Leeds United FC covers	Push	Watford FC covers
-2.5	18%	—	82%
-2	18%	19%	62%
-1.5	38%	—	62%
-1	38%	24%	38%
-0.5	62%	—	38%
+0.5	86%	—	14%
+1	86%	10%	4%
+1.5	96%	—	4%
+2	96%	3%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet

46% ✓

Watford FC keeps clean sheet

16% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.