Stoke City FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stoke City FC vs Watford FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.
- Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Ian Cooper
- Referee Mark Russell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Watford FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Rotherham United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Leicester City FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 02 Jan | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | Swansea City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Stoke City FC | Watford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | Position | #12 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
Watford FC this season
Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts). Watford FC are 12th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Watford FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Bet365 Stadium!
- 5' Stoke City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Watford FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 18' Controversy at the stadium! Francisco Sierralta argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 23' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 28' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Stoke City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 33' Stoke City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 34' A moment of madness from Femenia Far on 34 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Watford FC will be frustrated.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' Francisco Sierralta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Stoke City FC tonight.
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' The energy levels are beginning to show. Xisco Munoz might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Philip Zinckernagel. He replaces Will Hughes on 61 minute.
- 64' Against the run of play, Troy Deeney has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' Ismaila Sarr makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Watford FC are in front.
- 71' The Stoke City FC manager makes a substitution. Sam Clucas departs to be replaced by Steven Fletcher.
- 74' Another substitution for Watford FC to replace Francisco Sierralta by Craig Cathcart on 74 minute.
- 77' The Stoke City FC bench stirs into life. Rhys Norrington-Davies is withdrawn and Rabbi Matondo gets his opportunity.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan Collins on 81.
- 82' It is a substitution in Stoke City FC team. Jack Clarke is replaced by Sam Vokes on 82 minute.
- 83' The Scotland Steven Fletcher breaks the deadlock on 83 minutes. 1-2!
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Watford FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' Watford FC make a change. Joao Pedro trudges off to be replaced by Andre Gray on 90 minutes.
- It finishes all square. Stoke City FC and Watford FC share the spoils 1-2.
Lineups
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 46
- 4
-
22
Sam Clucas ↓ Steven Fletcher 71'
- 11
- 36
- 12
-
47
Jack Clarke ↓ Sam Vokes 82'
- 25
- 13
- 37
- 32
Bench
- 14
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 82'
- 1
- 18
-
21
Steven Fletcher ↑ 71'
- 24
- 6
- 34
-
49
Rabbi Matondo ↑ 77'
Coach
Michael O'Neill
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
8
Tom Cleverley ↓ Andre Gray 90'
- 19
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Craig Cathcart 74'
- 14
- 9
- 23
- 5
- 31
- 26
-
10
Joao Pedro ↓ Ben Wilmot 90'
Bench
-
6
Ben Wilmot ↑ 90'
-
15
Craig Cathcart ↑ 74'
-
18
Andre Gray ↑ 90'
- 32
- 16
-
3
Jeremy Ngakia ↑ 74'
- 35
-
7
Philip Zinckernagel ↑ 61'
- 49
Coach
Xisco Munoz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Keinan Davis | 4 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 3 |
| Edo Kayembe | 2 |
| Imran Louza | 2 |
| Steven Fletcher | 2 |
| Tom Cleverley | 1 |
| Ryan Andrews | 1 |
| Joao Pedro | 1 |
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.59
Stoke City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Watford FC or Draw 78%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Stoke City FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Watford FC
78%
Stoke City FC or Watford FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.6%
0 – 1
19%
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
10.2%
0 – 2
9.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
3.5%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
2.2%
2 – 2
2%
0 – 4
0.9%
Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC
| Handicap | Stoke City FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 14% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 26% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
56%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.