Saturday , 14 November 2026

Southampton FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Southampton FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Watford FC
Sat 13 Apr 2024 · 14:00 UTC Saint Mary's HT 45' · FT 45'
William Smallbone 1' 1–0
Che Adams 20' 2–0
2–1 34' Ryan Porteous
2–2 85' Ismael Kone
Flynn Downes 90+10' 3–2
Y 40' Wesley Hoedt
Y 55' Ryan Porteous
Y 70' Edo Kayembe
Ryan Fraser 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Saint Mary's.

Match Details

  • Referee Josh Smith (England)
  • Assistant 1 Matthew Jones
  • Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Birmingham City FC 15 29
2 Middlesbrough FC 15 29
3 Stoke City FC 15 29
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 15 28
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 15 28
6 Swansea City AFC 15 26
7 Southampton FC 15 24
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 15 24
9 West Ham United FC 15 23
10 Sheffield United FC 15 22
11 Portsmouth FC 15 22
12 Norwich City FC 15 21
13 Blackburn Rovers FC 15 21
14 Cardiff City FC 15 18
15 Wrexham AFC 15 18
16 Millwall FC 15 18
17 Bristol City FC 15 18
18 Bolton Wanderers FC 15 17
19 Charlton Athletic FC 15 17
20 Watford FC 15 15
21 Lincoln City FC 15 15
22 Burnley FC 15 10
23 Derby County FC 15 10
24 Preston North End FC 15 8

Head-to-Head

6
5
2
Southampton FC 13 games · Avg 2.7 goals Watford FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-04-13 Southampton FC 3–2 Watford FC 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

Recent Form

Southampton FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Watford FC H 3–2 W
09 Apr Coventry City FC H 2–1 W
06 Apr Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–0 D
01 Apr Ipswich Town FC A 2–3 L
29 Mar Middlesbrough FC H 1–1 D
09 Mar Sunderland AFC H 4–2 W
Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Southampton FC A 2–3 L
10 Apr Ipswich Town FC A 0–0 D
06 Apr Preston North End FC H 0–0 D
01 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC A 2–2 D
29 Mar Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
16 Mar Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W

Season Stats

Southampton FC Watford FC
#7 Position #20
24 Points 15
15 Played 15
8 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 4 / 3 / 8
29 Scored 13
15 Conceded 23
+14 GD -10
1.60 PPG 1.00
53% Win % 27%

Key Stats

77% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Southampton FC this season
20% Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season

Southampton FC are 7th (24 pts). Watford FC are 20th (15 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Southampton FC
0-15
5/2
16-30
2/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/2
61-75
3/2
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Watford FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
–/6
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Southampton FC
Cyle Larin 7 G
Kuryu Matsuki 4 G 1 A
Finn Azaz 3 G 5 A
Leo Scienza 2 G 2 A
Watford FC
Amin Nabizada 3 G
Iker Bravo 1 G
Luca Kjerrumgaard 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Southampton FC and Watford FC get this one started.
  • 1' What a moment for William Smallbone! That strike on 1 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 6' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 11' It is a cagey affair so far. Southampton FC in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 20' Magnificent from Che Adams! That is 87 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Southampton FC and Watford FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' Ryan Porteous has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
  • 39' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' That looks like a foul for a card for Wesley Hoedt.
  • 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tom Dele-Bashiru is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
  • 46' Ismael Kone gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Tom Dele-Bashiru and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Southampton FC and Watford FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 55' Ryan Porteous is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 56' Ryan Fraser has so much to prove this time. He replaces David Brooks on 56 minute.
  • 61' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Jamal Lewis is withdrawn and James Morris gets his opportunity.
  • 62' Ryan Andrews is ready to make an impact after coming on for Matthew Pollock at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' A quiet spell here at Saint Mary's. Watford FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 70' That is a card for Watford FC. Edo Kayembe will be fuming at that decision.
  • 71' Southampton FC make a change. James Bree trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Manning on 71 minutes.
  • 75' The referee calls foul for Ryan Fraser. He receives a card.
  • 78' Watford FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mileta Rajovic is hanging Vakoun Issouf Bayo on the field on 78 minute.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Southampton FC team. Che Adams is replaced by Sekou Mara on 79 minute.
  • 80' The crowd applauds William Smallbone as he leaves the pitch. Jan Bednarek steps in for Southampton FC.
  • 85' A stunning finish from Ismael Kone — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • Southampton FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Southampton FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Russell Martin

Watford FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tom Cleverley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-04-13 Southampton FC 3–2 Watford FC 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

Southampton FC Form

2024-04-13 Southampton FC 3–2 Watford FC W 2024-04-09 Southampton FC 2–1 Coventry City FC W 2024-04-06 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–0 Southampton FC D 2024-04-01 Ipswich Town FC 3–2 Southampton FC L 2024-03-29 Southampton FC 1–1 Middlesbrough FC D 2024-03-09 Southampton FC 4–2 Sunderland AFC W

Watford FC Form

2024-04-13 Southampton FC 3–2 Watford FC L 2024-04-10 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Watford FC D 2024-04-06 Watford FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2024-04-01 West Bromwich Albion FC 2–2 Watford FC D 2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2024-03-16 Birmingham City FC 0–1 Watford FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.14 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Watford FC xG
I would bet for: Southampton FC to win 61% + Over 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC61% Draw22% Watford FC17%
Actual: Southampton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Watford FC
39%
Southampton FC or Watford FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC45% Draw41% Watford FC14%
Actual: Southampton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–2 not predicted
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
10.2%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.8%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Watford FC covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 19% 60%
-1.5 40% — 60%
-1 40% 23% 37%
-0.5 63% — 37%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
39% ✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
13% ✓

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