Watford vs Preston North End Highlights - September 08, 2026

Watford beat Preston North End 2-1 in Championship on September 08, 2026. The match was played at Vicarage Road.

Edo Kayembe (69'), Mamadou Doumbia (76') scored for Watford. Callum Lang (5') scored for Preston North End.

Watford went into the game in position 18, on 5 points. They had won 0, drawn 2 and lost 3 in their previous five.

At kick-off Preston North End stood in position 23 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 0 draws and 4 defeats.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rocco Vata’s effort (2'). Shortly afterwards, Johnny Kenny saw a shot blocked (5').

Jordan Thompson tested the goalkeeper for Preston North End (5'). Moments later, Callum Lang put one away for Preston North End (5').

Alfie Devine could not find the target for Preston North End (13'). Soon after, Omar-Haktab Traoré sent an effort off target for Watford (16').

Callum Lang forced a save for Preston North End on 19 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Edo Kayembe’s effort (21').

After the break, Johnny Kenny shot wide for Preston North End on 47 minutes. Johnny Kenny could not find the target for Preston North End (49').

Moments later, Harrison Clarke sent an effort off target for Preston North End (53'). Harrison Clarke tested the goalkeeper for Preston North End (58').

Soon after, Andrija Vukcevic was booked for Preston North End (62'). The referee cautioned Lewis Gibson of Preston North End on 67 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Edo Kayembe scored for Watford on 69 minutes. Delano Burgzorg forced a save for Preston North End on 73 minutes.

Moments later, Iker Bravo picked out Mamadou Doumbia, who scored for Watford (76'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Iker Bravo’s effort (90'+4').

Substitutions: Watford 5, Preston North End 5.

Watford controlled 61.1% of possession. Watford had 15 shots with 5 on target, while Preston North End had 18 and 6.

Goalkeeper saves: Watford 5, Preston North End 3. Corners: Watford 2, Preston North End 4.

Watford completed the most passes, 526 in total at 82.9% accuracy. The referee produced 2 yellow cards.