Watford vs Crawley Town Highlights - August 08, 2026

Watford beat Crawley Town 1-0 in EFL Cup on August 08, 2026. The match was played at Vicarage Road.

Marc Bola (90'+9') scored for Watford.

They had won 0, drawn 0 and lost 5 in their previous five. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats.

Hector Kyprianou sent an effort off target for Watford (7'). Moments later, Luca Kjerrumgaard shot wide for Watford on 11 minutes.

Edoardo Bove was booked for Watford (24'). Soon after, Kellan Gordon could not find the target for Crawley Town (25').

After the break, Edoardo Bove saw a shot blocked (48'). A block denied Luca Kjerrumgaard on 48 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Iker Bravo sent an effort off target for Watford (52'). The referee cautioned Charlie Barker of Crawley Town on 62 minutes.

Moments later, Iker Bravo was booked for Watford (63'). Edoardo Bove tested the goalkeeper for Watford (65').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Edo Kayembe’s effort (90'+3'). Mamadou Doumbia tested the goalkeeper for Watford (90'+6').

Marc Bola found the net for Watford (90'+9'). Substitutions: Watford 5, Crawley Town 5.

Watford controlled 60.9% of possession. Watford had 36 shots with 11 on target, while Crawley Town had 9 and 3.

Goalkeeper saves: Watford 3, Crawley Town 10. Corners: Watford 12, Crawley Town 1.

Watford completed the most passes, 462 in total at 84.6% accuracy. The referee produced 5 yellow cards.