Southampton FC vs Watford FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Watford FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Stephen Bennett
4 games this season
🟨 3.8/game
⚽ 8.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Watford FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Nov | Arsenal FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Everton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Nov | Manchester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Oct | Leicester City FC | H | 0–9 | L |
| 19 Oct | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov | Southampton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Nov | Burnley FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Nov | Norwich City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Southampton FC is hosting Watford FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Jose Holebas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' A quiet spell here at St. Mary's Stadium. Southampton FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Femenia Far has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 24' Ismaila Sarr does the damage! The net is bulging and Watford FC surge ahead!
- 29' Southampton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 29.
- 34' The 39-year-old Adrian Mariappa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 39' Ryan Bertrand, a England , has 11 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 44' Southampton FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nathan Redmond.
- 53' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 57' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shane Long is hanging Michael Obafemi on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' The Watford FC manager makes a substitution. Gerard Deulofeu departs to be replaced by Andre Gray.
- 72' It looks like no one’s ball. Watford FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 74' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Will Hughes is replaced by Nathaniel Chalobah.
- 76' Southampton FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yan Valery is hanging Cedric on the field on 76 minute.
- 78' Danny Ings makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 82' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Femenia Far is replaced by Dimitri Foulquier.
- 83' A stunning finish from James Ward-Prowse — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Southampton FC players.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Cedric ↓ Yan Valery 76'
- 9
- 1
- 21
- 5
- 35
- 16
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↓ Sofiane Boufal 57'
- 23
- 12
-
20
Michael Obafemi ↓ Shane Long 57'
Bench
- 28
- 3
- 14
-
7
Shane Long ↑ 57'
- 10
-
19
Sofiane Boufal ↑ 57'
-
43
Yan Valery ↑ 76'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 26
- 15
- 25
- 6
- 29
- 16
- 19
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Dimitri Foulquier 82'
-
7
Gerard Deulofeu ↓ Andre Gray 67'
- 23
Bench
- 1
- 37
-
14
Nathaniel Chalobah ↑ 74'
- 9
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 67'
- 20
-
36
Dimitri Foulquier ↑ 82'
Coach
Quique Sanchez Flores
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Jan Bednarek | 1 |
| Iker Bravo | 1 |
| Amin Nabizada | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.28
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Watford FC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.74
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Watford FC
61%
Southampton FC or Watford FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Watford FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.