Bristol City vs Watford Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score
1st Half1 - 0
21
M. Doumbia
was cautioned
25
A. Nabizada
was cautioned
31
D. Ballard
scored for Bristol City
2nd Half1 - 0
54
B. Mlacic
was cautioned
54
E. Kayembe
was cautioned
54
J. Knight
was cautioned
54
J. Williams
was cautioned
81
M. Pollock
was cautioned
On 18 September 2026, Bristol City face Watford at Ashton Gate with kickoff scheduled for . This England Championship encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Bristol City aim for structural stability in their setup.
Watford generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Recent Form
Bristol City
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Watford
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Bristol City come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
In contrast, Watford show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Recent Form Home/Away
Bristol City (Home)
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Watford (Away)
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Bristol City show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Watford are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Bristol City
+----
Watford
-----
Bristol City are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
However, Watford have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Bristol City (Home)
+---
Watford (Away)
----
There is little difference in Bristol City's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Watford's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Bristol City
--+++
Watford
-++--
Bristol City's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Meanwhile, Watford's recent matches have shown a mixed pattern in terms of goals. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Bristol City (Home)
--+-
Watford (Away)
----
A rare pattern, with Bristol City's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.
A big contrast, with Watford's home games producing significantly more goals.
Scoring Consistency
Bristol City
+-+++
Watford
-++--
Bristol City have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
In contrast, Watford have struggled to maintain consistent scoring output in recent fixtures. Improving finishing could make a big difference.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Bristol City (Home)
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Watford (Away)
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Bristol City's scoring record is far stronger away from home.
Watford's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
Match Information
Referee: Oliver Langford
Venue: Ashton Gate
Bristol City vs Watford Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
1.51
xG
0.48
36
Ball Posession (%)
64
1
Big Chances
1
17
Shots
10
7
Shots on Goal
2
5
Shots Blocked
5
12
Shots inside Box
3
5
Shots outside Box
7
0
Hit Woodwork
0
11
Fouls
15
2
Corner Kicks
5
16
Throw Ins
25
2
Saves
6
14
Free Kicks
12
3
Offsides
0
268
Passes Total
472
210
Passes Completed
418
96
Passes in the final 3rd Total
84
59
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
58
25
Touches in the Opposition Box
9
19
Tackles Total
9
15
Tackles Completed
8
20
Clearances
21
12
Crosses Total
12
7
Crosses Completed
0
7
Interceptions
5
Bristol City vs Watford Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Starting Lineup
1
S. Tickle
1
F. Ravaglia
21
R. Cardines
29
B. Mlacic
5
R. Atkinson
6
M. Pollock
38
N. Eile
4
K. Keben
19
G. Tanner
21
A. Nabizada
4
A. Randell
39
E. Kayembe
8
J. Williams
5
H. Kyprianou
20
S. Greenwood
11
R. Vata
12
J. Knight
17
I. Bravo
7
Y. Hirakawa
9
L. Kjerrumgaard
23
D. Ballard
20
M. Doumbia
Bristol City vs Watford H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results