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
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
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
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Southampton FC have kicked off against Watford FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 15' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 24' GOAL! Ismaila Sarr fires home to make it 0-1!
- 29' Pierre Emile Hojbjerg is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 34' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 44' Southampton FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Watford FC's shape.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan Redmond on 48.
- 53' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' The Southampton FC bench stirs into life. Michael Obafemi is withdrawn and Shane Long gets his opportunity.
- 62' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 67' Another substitution for Watford FC to replace Gerard Deulofeu by Andre Gray on 67 minute.
- 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 74' Nathaniel Chalobah is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Hughes at the 74 minute mark.
- 76' Yan Valery is ready to make an impact after coming on for Cedric at the 76 minute mark.
- 78' GOAL! Danny Ings fires home to make it 1-1!
- 82' The whistle greets Femenia Far as he departs to be replaced by Dimitri Foulquier.
- 83' A goal from the England international James Ward-Prowse! He fires home on 83 to make it 2-1!
- 88' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 1 |
| William Smallbone | 1 |
| Matheus Martins | 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.