Watford FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Watford FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at Vicarage Road Stadium.
- Watford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Southampton FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 25 Jun | Burnley FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jun | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | Liverpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Watford FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Jun | Arsenal FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Jun | Norwich City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Feb | West Ham United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 2–0 | 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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Watford FC and Southampton FC has kicked off!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shane Long made 353 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' The travelling Southampton FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Ben Foster, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 16' The England centre-forward Danny Ings breaks the deadlock on 16 minutes. 0-1!
- 21' Watford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 26' With 2 assists to his name this season, Joao Pedro is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Watford FC.
- 31' Craig Cathcart has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Craig Dawson.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Watford FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' Watford FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 47' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Watford FC that had 363 games and scored 396 goals.
- 52' The home supporters are growing impatient. Watford FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 57' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 62' Etienne Capoue is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Watford FC tonight.
- 65' A change in the Southampton FC ranks — William Smallbone exits the field as Stuart Armstrong enters on 65.
- 70' Against the run of play, Danny Ings has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 73' Danny Welbeck is ready to make an impact after coming on for Will Hughes at the 73 minute mark.
- 74' Watford FC ring the changes. Adam Masina has done his job and it is now time for Jose Holebas to step up.
- 75' Southampton FC make a change. Shane Long trudges off to be replaced by Che Adams on 75 minutes.
- 79' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jan Bednarek makes no mistake. 0-3!
- 79' Ignacio Pussetto gets the nod from Watford FC. He replaces Femenia Far and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' The deadlock is broken! James Ward-Prowse gets on the scoresheet on 82 minutes.
- 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Abdoulaye Doucoure on 90 minutes.
- Southampton FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Watford FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Adam Masina ↓ Jose Holebas 74'
- 26
- 15
- 29
- 16
-
37
Roberto Pereyra ↓ Joao Pedro 74'
-
19
Will Hughes ↓ Danny Welbeck 73'
-
21
Femenia Far ↓ Ignacio Pussetto 79'
- 9
- 4
- 23
Bench
-
10
Danny Welbeck ↑ 73'
- 1
-
25
Jose Holebas ↑ 74'
- 27
- 6
- 8
- 13
-
33
Ignacio Pussetto ↑ 79'
-
17
Joao Pedro ↑ 74'
Coach
Nigel Pearson
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 9
- 1
- 21
- 35
- 16
- 14
- 22
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Che Adams 75'
- 24
- 27
Bench
- 28
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 65'
-
10
Che Adams ↑ 75'
- 38
- 20
- 43
- 29
- 52
- 64
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Che Adams | 5 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 2 |
| Sekou Mara | 2 |
| Juan Hernandez | 2 |
| Andre Gray | 1 |
| Ismael Kone | 1 |
| Shane Long | 1 |
Head to Head
Watford FC Form
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.27
Watford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Watford FC or Southampton FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Watford FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Southampton FC
69%
Watford FC or Southampton FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Watford FC
| Handicap | Watford FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.