Southampton FC vs Watford FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Watford FC — Premier League .
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Nov | Manchester City FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 27 Oct | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Oct | Chelsea FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Oct | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–4 | L |
| 29 Sep | Arsenal FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Southampton FC and Watford FC.
- 5' Adrian Mariappa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Nathan Redmond, a England right winger, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Craig Cathcart suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Manolo Gabbiadini is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 25' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 35' Watford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 38' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 38.
- 40' The supporters are chanting for Troy Deeney. He replaces Will Hughes on 40 minute.
- 45' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southampton FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 50' A quiet spell here at . Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' The referee has no hesitation. Nathaniel Chalobah is booked for Watford FC — Yellow card on 55.
- 60' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Roberto Pereyra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 64' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cedric.
- 68' Watford FC make a change. Roberto Pereyra trudges off to be replaced by Andre Gray on 68 minutes.
- 73' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for James Ward-Prowse. He replaces Stuart Armstrong on 74 minute.
- 79' Southampton FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gerard Deulofeu.
- 82' What an equalizer from Jose Holebas!
- 87' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Southampton FC. Pierre Emile Hojbjerg will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Obafemi is hanging Nathan Redmond on the field on 90 minute.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Charlie Austin 40'
- 1
- 3
- 21
- 6
- 22
- 23
- 18
- 20
- 17
Bench
- 28
- 4
- 5
-
16
James Ward-Prowse ↑ 74'
-
10
Charlie Austin ↑ 40'
- 11
-
61
Michael Obafemi ↑ 90'
Coach
Mark Hughes
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Andre Gray 68'
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Troy Deeney 40'
- 21
- 14
- 7
- 10
Bench
- 11
- 24
- 1
- 27
-
9
Troy Deeney ↑ 40'
- 33
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 68'
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Ismael Kone | 1 |
| Shane Long | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.07
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Watford FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Watford FC
64%
Southampton FC or Watford FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.7%
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
7%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.5%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.