Sunday , 16 August 2026

Watford FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Watford FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Fri 29 Mar 2024 · 20:00 UTC Vicarage Road HT 45' · FT 45'
Vakoun Issouf Bayo 31' 1–0
1–1 37' Crysencio Summerville
Emmanuel Dennis 44' 2–1
2–2 85' Mateo Fernandez

Overview

Match Preview

Watford FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at Vicarage Road.

Match Details

  • Referee David Webb
  • Assistant 1 Rob Smith
  • Assistant 2 Bhupinder Gill

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 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United 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

1
5
Watford FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2023-09-23 Leeds United FC 3–0 Watford FC 2022-04-09 Watford FC 0–3 Leeds United FC 2021-10-02 Leeds United FC 1–0 Watford FC

Recent Form

Watford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
16 Mar Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W
09 Mar Coventry City FC H 1–2 L
06 Mar Swansea City AFC H 1–1 D
02 Mar Millwall FC A 0–1 L
24 Feb Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–2 L
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Mar Watford FC A 2–2 D
17 Mar Millwall FC H 2–0 W
08 Mar Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–0 W
05 Mar Stoke City FC H 1–0 W
02 Mar Huddersfield Town AFC A 1–1 D
28 Feb Chelsea FC A 2–3 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! Watford FC vs Leeds United FC — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Watford FC and Leeds United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Francisco Sierralta made 380 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Watford FC in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Leeds United FC's compact 4-2-3-1.
  • 30' The 28-year-old Edo Kayembe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' Magnificent from Vakoun Issouf Bayo! That is 48 goals in 11 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 36' Leeds United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 37' What an equalizer from Crysencio Summerville!
  • 42' Sam Byram is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Leeds United FC so far.
  • 44' Brilliant from the ! Emmanuel Dennis makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 44.
  • 49' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
  • 54' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Patrick Bamford has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 58' It is a substitution in Watford FC team. Emmanuel Dennis is replaced by Ismael Kone on 58 minute.
  • 63' 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.
  • 64' Junior Firpo gets the nod from Leeds United FC. He replaces Liam Cooper and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 74' Joel Piroe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Georginio Rutter at the 74 minute mark.
  • 79' named a 3-4-1-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Tom Ince. He replaces Yaser Asprilla on 80 minute.
  • 84' The Leeds United FC bench stirs into life. Sam Byram is withdrawn and Jaidon Anthony gets his opportunity.
  • 85' The Spain Mateo Fernandez breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 2-2!
  • 90' The crowd applauds Vakoun Issouf Bayo as he leaves the pitch. Mileta Rajovic steps in for Watford FC.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Watford FC Lineups

3-4-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Tom Cleverley

Leeds United FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Farke

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jack Harrison 2
Rodrigo 2
Daniel James 2
Joel Piroe 2
Brenden Aaronson 1
Largie Ramazani 1
Kwadwo Baah 1
Raphinha 1

Head to Head

2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC 2023-09-23 Leeds United FC 3–0 Watford FC 2022-04-09 Watford FC 0–3 Leeds United FC 2021-10-02 Leeds United FC 1–0 Watford FC

Watford FC Form

2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2024-03-16 Birmingham City FC 0–1 Watford FC W 2024-03-09 Watford FC 1–2 Coventry City FC L 2024-03-06 Watford FC 1–1 Swansea City AFC D 2024-03-02 Millwall FC 1–0 Watford FC L 2024-02-24 Watford FC 1–2 Huddersfield Town AFC L

Leeds United FC Form

2024-03-29 Watford FC 2–2 Leeds United FC D 2024-03-17 Leeds United FC 2–0 Millwall FC W 2024-03-08 Sheffield Wednesday FC 0–2 Leeds United FC W 2024-03-05 Leeds United FC 1–0 Stoke City FC W 2024-03-02 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–1 Leeds United FC D 2024-02-28 Chelsea FC 3–2 Leeds United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19 Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.55 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Watford FC or Leeds United FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Watford FC30% Draw28% Leeds United FC42%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes55% 0% No45%
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

Watford FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Leeds United FC
70%
Watford FC or Leeds United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Watford FC22% Draw46% Leeds United FC32%
Actual: Watford FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
9%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 0
8.4%
0 – 2
7.6%
2 – 1
6.8%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Watford FC

Handicap Watford FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Watford FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

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