Southampton FC vs Watford FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4

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FA Cup · 2023-24

Southampton FC

3 – 0

Full Time

Watford FC

Tue 6 Feb 2024 · 19:45 UTC Saint Mary's 17,844 HT 45' · FT 45'

Sekou Mara 52' 1–0

Sekou Mara 58' 2–0

Che Adams 76' 3–0

William Smallbone 21' Y

Y 46' James Morris

Y 49' Giorgi Chakvetadze

Tyler Dibling 51' Y

Y 69' Ryan Porteous

Y 75' Francisco Sierralta

Samuel Edozie 86' Y

Adam Armstrong 87' Y

Overview

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Southampton FC vs Watford FC — FA Cup at Saint Mary's.

Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)

Match Details

Referee Darren Bond
Assistant 1 Tim Wood
Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill

Head-to-Head

Southampton FC 12 games · Avg 2.7 goals Watford FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-02-06 Southampton FC 3–0 Watford FC 2024-01-28 Watford FC 1–1 Southampton FC 2023-12-09 Watford FC 1–1 Southampton FC 2022-03-13 Southampton FC 1–2 Watford FC 2021-10-30 Watford FC 0–1 Southampton FC

Recent Form

Southampton FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
06 Feb	Watford FC	H	3–0	W
03 Feb	Rotherham United FC	A	2–0	W
28 Jan	Watford FC	A	1–1	D
20 Jan	Swansea City AFC	A	3–1	W
13 Jan	Sheffield Wednesday FC	H	4–0	W
06 Jan	Walsall FC	H	4–0	W

Watford FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
06 Feb	Southampton FC	A	0–3	L
03 Feb	Cardiff City FC	H	0–1	L
31 Jan	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	0–0	D
28 Jan	Southampton FC	H	1–1	D
20 Jan	Bristol City FC	A	1–1	D
14 Jan	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	2–1	W

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season

0% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/1

76+

2/2

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' What a night it is going to be! Southampton FC welcome Watford FC for this crunch clash at Saint Mary's.
5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Che Adams made 383 appearances and scored 83 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
15' The travelling Watford FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
21' Southampton FC player sees a card in front of him.
26' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shea Charles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
36' A quiet spell here at Saint Mary's. Southampton FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
41' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
46' It’s a booking for Watford FC player. James Morris gets a card.
49' It’s gonna be a card for Giorgi Chakvetadze.
51' The referee calls foul for Tyler Dibling. He receives a card.
52' GOAL! Sekou Mara scores on 52. Assisted by Che Adams
54' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan Andrews is hanging Giorgi Chakvetadze on the field on 54 minute.
58' Sekou Mara is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
60' Time for substitution for Watford FC. Daniel Bachmann is replaced by Ben Hamer.
65' The supporters are chanting for Samuel Edozie. He replaces Tyler Dibling on 65 minute.
69' The referee has no hesitation. Ryan Porteous is booked for Watford FC — card on 69.
69' Another change for Watford FC made on 69 minute. Mileta Rajovic leaves to be changed by Vakoun Issouf Bayo.
74' 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.
75' Francisco Sierralta is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
76' A stunning finish from Che Adams — that came from absolutely nowhere!
77' The whistle greets Joe Rothwell as he departs to be replaced by Adam Armstrong.
78' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Che Adams is replaced by Samuel Amo-Ameyaw.
83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
86' Southampton FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 86.
87' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Adam Armstrong gets a card.
87' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Cameron Bragg comes on to replace William Smallbone.
90' The whistle greets Ismael Kone as he departs to be replaced by Tom Ince.
Watford FC will have plenty to reflect on. Southampton FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

Starting XI

5
Jack Stephens
35
Jan Bednarek
4
Flynn Downes ↓ Stuart Armstrong 78'
10
Che Adams ↓ Samuel Amo-Ameyaw 78'
13
Joe Lumley
19
Joe Rothwell ↓ Adam Armstrong 77'
16
William Smallbone ↓ Cameron Bragg 87'
18
Sekou Mara
24
Shea Charles
29
Jayden Meghoma
33
Tyler Dibling ↓ Samuel Edozie 65'

Bench

Watford FC Lineups

Starting XI

12
Ken Sema
4
Wesley Hoedt
3
Francisco Sierralta
1
Daniel Bachmann ↓ Ben Hamer 60'
5
Ryan Porteous
16
Giorgi Chakvetadze ↓ Ryan Andrews 54'
24
Tom Dele-Bashiru
37
Matheus Martins
11
Ismael Kone ↓ Tom Ince 90'
42
James Morris
9
Mileta Rajovic ↓ Vakoun Issouf Bayo 69'

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Che Adams	5
Danny Ings	3
Juan Hernandez	2
James Ward-Prowse	2
Sekou Mara	2
Mohamed Elyounoussi	1
Jose Holebas	1
Rhys Healey	1

Head to Head

Southampton FC Form

2024-02-06 Southampton FC 3–0 Watford FC W 2024-02-03 Rotherham United FC 0–2 Southampton FC W 2024-01-28 Watford FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2024-01-20 Swansea City AFC 1–3 Southampton FC W 2024-01-13 Southampton FC 4–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC W 2024-01-06 Southampton FC 4–0 Walsall FC W

Watford FC Form

2024-02-06 Southampton FC 3–0 Watford FC L 2024-02-03 Watford FC 0–1 Cardiff City FC L 2024-01-31 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–0 Watford FC D 2024-01-28 Watford FC 1–1 Southampton FC D 2024-01-20 Bristol City FC 1–1 Watford FC D 2024-01-14 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Watford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.72 Southampton FC xG

Expected Goals

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

0.77 Watford FC xG

I would bet for: Southampton FC to win 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Southampton FC60% Draw24% Watford FC16%

Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes45% 0% No55%

Avg goals/match: 2.49

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	90%	10%
± 1.5	71%	29%
± 2.5	45%	55%
± 3.5	24%	76%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw

84%

Draw or Watford FC

40%

Southampton FC or Watford FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Southampton FC40% Draw47% Watford FC13%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 0

13.4%

2 – 0

11.9%

1 – 1

11.8%

0 – 0

10.2%

2 – 1

9.1%

3 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

5.4%

3 – 1

5.3%

1 – 2

4.1%

2 – 2

3.6%

4 – 0

2.9%

0 – 2

2.4%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap	Southampton FC covers	Push	Watford FC covers
-2.5	15%	—	85%
-2	15%	18%	66%
-1.5	34%	—	66%
-1	34%	25%	42%
-0.5	58%	—	42%
+0.5	85%	—	15%
+1	85%	11%	5%
+1.5	95%	—	5%
+2	95%	4%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet

47% ✗

Watford FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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