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3rd August 2024- Friendly, Watford 1 Brentford 1

Report: Watford 1-1 Brentford – Watford FCDownload

Watford Observer: RECAP: Watford 1 Brentford 1

Watford 1 Brentford 1: as the game unfolded at Vicarage Road

Better from Watford but equally key was what didn’t happen

Brentford FC official site report

https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/match/watford-vs-brentford-other-club-friendlies-2024-08-03?tab=matchday

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3rd August 2019- The Graham Taylor Matchday, Watford 2 Real Sociedad 1

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Relive our coverage as Watford beat Real Sociedad on Graham Taylor Matchday

Andre Gray took his pre-season tally to four goals with a second-half brace as Watford came from behind to beat Real Sociedad 2-1 to triumph on the third annual Graham Taylor Matchday.

Javi Gracia seeking Watford improvements after Real Sociedad friendly win

Once inside the ground, we headed for our usual spot in the Rookery (if not our usual seats).  The first notable difference was the big screens which have been added to the Vicarage Road and Rookery Stands.  They look very good and should be visible from all areas of the ground.  Hopes that Z-cars would be reinstated were cruelly dashed as the players took the field to “I’m Still Standing” and, as has happened at all games since the change, the pulse failed to quicken.  I remain baffled at this decision which has no apparent benefit but has been a detriment to the matchday experience for many. Before the game, Rita Taylor and her grandson, Jake, were on the pitch for the minute’s applause for GT.  They were then introduced to the players as GT’s favourite song, Buddy Holly’s Raining in my Heart, was played over the tannoy.  I must admit to having tears in my eyes at this point.

https://oldwatford.com/2019/08/10/10th-august-2019-premier-league-watford-0-brighton-hove-albion-3/
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3rd August 2013-Championship, Birmingham City 0 Watford 1

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BBC Sport BBC report: Troy Deeney’s goal earned Watford an opening day win at Birmingham as they reacted in positive fashion to last season’s play-off final defeat.

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http://watford.fcdb.info?id=5068

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https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=2013-08-03

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https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/league-championship/03-august-2013/

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3rd August 2004- Friendly, Watford 1 Real Zaragoza 2

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Watford ObserverWATFORD can start the new season in confident mood after suffering an unlucky 2-1 defeat against Spanish cup holders Real Zaragoza in their final pre-season friendly at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, August 3.

9th August 2004- Championship, Watford 3 Queens Park Rangers 0

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Taken from the programme on 31st July 2015- Friendly, Watford 0 Sevilla 1

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3rd August 2002-Nigel Gibbs Testimonial, Watford 0 Tottenham Hotspur 1

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This was Nigel’s second testimonial match. The first was on 4th August 1993- Nigel Gibbs Testimonial, Watford 1 Queens Park Rangers 1

BSAD report: We all needed this, I think.  A very Watford day, really. Much as the occasion was in honour of Nigel Gibbs, a very Watford person, the benefit was shared with typical generosity. Here, we brought a traumatic summer to an end, we thumped the full stop key to halt a particularly complicated, grammatically-chaotic sentence. And it felt, well, all right again.

13th August 2002- New Division One, Watford 0 Millwall 0
Shirt pictures courtesy of Si Alexander

25th July 2026- Friendly, Watford 3 Hansa Rostock 0

Watford Observer: Inside the safety plans as 6,000 Hansa Rostock fans set to head to Watford

Hansa Rostock tell fans to ‘treat the venue with respect’ as 6,000 head to Watford

WATCH: Hansa Rostock fans’ ‘walk-up’ to Vicarage Road

MATCHDAY AS IT HAPPENED: Watford 3-0 Hansa Rostock

Match Report: Watford beat Hansa Rostock 3-0 in remarkable Vicarage Road atmosphere

WATCH: Immediate reaction to Watford 3-0 Hansa Rostock

Hansa Rostock: https://www.fch.de

11th July 2026- Friendly, Boreham Wood 2 Watford 1

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY AS IT HAPPENED: Boreham Wood 2-1 Watford

Match Report: Watford beaten 2-1 at Boreham Wood in first summer friendly

WATCH: Immediate reaction to Boreham Wood 2-1 Watford

Pollock: ‘Results at this stage mean nothing – it’s about minutes’

15th June 2026- Alessio Dionisi appointed as new Head Coach

Watford Observer: Watford confirm appointment of Alessio Dionisi as head coach

First words from Dionisi and Nani as new head coach is confirmed

Dionisi is the man, but only the right plan can inspire Watford fans

Dowling on why Watford hired Alessio Dionisi and pre-season plans

Dowling: British-based recruitment would help – but it’s easier said than done

WATCH: Analysis of Alessio Dionisi’s appointment as Watford head coach

Who is Alessio Dionisi? Italian journalists go into detail on new Watford head coach

5 steps Alessio Dionisi must take to be a success at Watford

BBC: Watford appoint Dionisi as head coach

Sky: