Southampton FC vs Watford FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Watford FC — FA Cup at Saint Mary's.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Bond
- Assistant 1 Tim Wood
- Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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
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 wait is over. Watford FC get us underway at Saint Mary's.
- 5' The 24-year-old Sekou Mara has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Watford FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact .
- 20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southampton FC and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 21' William Smallbone picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 26' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' With 0 assists to his name this season, Shea Charles is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Southampton FC.
- 36' Southampton FC have won 447 goals from 363 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Morris on 46.
- 49' Giorgi Chakvetadze is having his name booked by the referee on 49.
- 51' A moment of madness from Tyler Dibling on 51 minutes earns him a card. Southampton FC will be frustrated.
- 52' Against the run of play, Sekou Mara has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 54' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Giorgi Chakvetadze is withdrawn and Ryan Andrews gets his opportunity.
- 58' Sekou Mara is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
- 60' Ben Hamer gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Daniel Bachmann and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Tyler Dibling by Samuel Edozie on 65 minute.
- 69' Watford FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 69.
- 69' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Vakoun Issouf Bayo is hanging Mileta Rajovic on the field on 69 minute.
- 74' A quiet spell here at Saint Mary's. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' The referee shows Watford FC player a card on 75.
- 76' Che Adams does the damage! The net is bulging and Southampton FC surge ahead!
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Adam Armstrong. He replaces Joe Rothwell on 77 minute.
- 78' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace Che Adams by Samuel Amo-Ameyaw on 78 minute.
- 83' Giorgi Chakvetadze is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 86' Samuel Edozie is having his name booked by the referee on 86.
- 87' That looks like a foul for a card for Adam Armstrong.
- 87' Another substitution for Southampton FC to replace William Smallbone by Cameron Bragg on 87 minute.
- 90' The crowd applauds Ismael Kone as he leaves the pitch. Tom Ince steps in for Watford FC.
- With this win, Southampton FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 35
-
4
Flynn Downes ↓ Stuart Armstrong 78'
-
10
Che Adams ↓ Samuel Amo-Ameyaw 78'
- 13
-
19
Joe Rothwell ↓ Adam Armstrong 77'
- 16
- 18
- 24
- 29
-
33
Tyler Dibling ↓ Samuel Edozie 65'
Bench
- 1
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 78'
- 2
-
9
Adam Armstrong ↑ 77'
- 3
- 21
-
23
Samuel Edozie ↑ 65'
-
27
Samuel Amo-Ameyaw ↑ 78'
-
40
Cameron Bragg ↑ 87'
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 4
- 3
-
1
Daniel Bachmann ↓ Ben Hamer 60'
- 5
- 16
- 24
- 37
-
11
Ismael Kone ↓ Tom Ince 90'
- 42
- 9
Bench
-
26
Ben Hamer ↑ 60'
- 8
-
7
Tom Ince ↑ 90'
- 6
-
19
Vakoun Issouf Bayo ↑ 69'
- 15
- 18
-
45
Ryan Andrews ↑ 54'
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H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Manolo Gabbiadini | 1 |
| Ryan Porteous | 1 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.