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12th November 2022- Championship, Bristol City 0 Watford 0

The programme was only available digitally

BBC Sport: Bristol City’s winless run stretched to five games as they fought out a goalless draw with Watford at Ashton Gate. The Robins enjoyed the better of the contest but were unable to find a way past visiting keeper Daniel Bachmann.

Sky Sports: City dominated for long periods without coming up with a finish, while the out-of-sorts visitors went the whole game without registering a shot on target.

BHappy: Shorn of Sarr, João Pedro and Asprilla on top of Louza we lack any verve whatsoever and all the cracks that their presence renders ignorable are painfully exposed.  Those four aren’t… an unfair advantage of course, for all that they are each surely destined to return to playing at the top level with or without Watford.  You’re allowedto have good players. Had we sold Sarr and/or JP over the summer as we surely expected to, we’d have invested in some Polyfilla (other brands are available) to fill some of those cracks.

Fran’s Watford Blog: At half time the City team of 97-98 were welcomed back for the 25th anniversary of the season in which they won promotion to the second tier.  It was a little ill advised to do that when Watford were visiting as our memory of the corresponding tie that season was of the home fans holding up a banner declaring themselves Champions.  Pride went before a fall and it was the Hornets who topped the division that season on our way to the Premier League.  Still, the first person to be introduced to the crowd was the manager that season, the wonderful John Ward, who was given a very warm reception by the travelling Hornets.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/63523490
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12th November 1988- Division Two, Manchester City 3 Watford 1

http://watford.fcdb.info/index.php?page=matches
Sunday Mirror, 13 Nov 1988
https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=1988-11-12
https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/league-division-two/12-november-1988/
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12th November 1983- Division One, Sunderland 3 Watford 0

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Sunday Telegraph, 13 Nov 1983
Sunday Mirror, 13 Nov 1983
https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=1983-11-12
https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/league-division-one/12-november-1983/
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12th November 1966- Division Three, Workington 1 Watford 2

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http://watford.fcdb.info?id=2644
Evening Standard, 12 Nov 1966
Sunday People, 13 Nov 1966

Watford Observer match report

https://www.soccerbase.com/matches/results.sd?date=1966-11-12
https://www.11v11.com/league-tables/league-division-three/12-november-1966/

7th November 2026- Championship, Watford 0 Middlesbrough 0

Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi confirms fresh Watford fitness update

“We know our qualities” – Marc Bola on Middlesbrough test

Myron Boadu sidelined vs Middlesbrough in big blow for Watford

Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Watford 0-0 Middlesbrough – Crucial point

Match report: Watford 0-0 Middlesbrough: Ravaglia shines in stalemate

Alessio Dionisi ‘very proud’ after Middlesbrough draw

Sky: A magnificent display by Watford goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia denied high-flying Middlesbrough victory in a 0-0 draw at Vicarage Road and cost them top spot in the Championship.

BBC: On balance of play, Boro dominated control of the ball and created the better opportunities but either found their composure in front of goal lacking or could not get the better of Hornets goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia.

3rd November 2026- Championship, Watford 1 Lincoln City 0

Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi hopeful Luca Kjerrumgaard can return on Tuesday

Watford and Lincoln City announce new Graham Taylor Cup

Watford to pay tribute to late Lincoln City supporter

Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Hornets back to winning ways

Match report: Watford 1-0 Lincoln City: Crucial three points

Alessio Dionisi reflects on crucial Lincoln City win

Stephy Mavididi delighted with win after ‘outside noise’

How Watford players reacted to crucial Lincoln City win

BBC: Stephy Mavididi scored the only goal as Watford beat Lincoln City to move away from the Championship relegation zone and ease the pressure on boss Alessio Dionisi.

Sky: On-loan winger Mavididi’s deflected strike less than a minute into the second half was only the Hornets’ second win in eight games and just their second clean sheet since March.

Fran’s Watford Blog: Prior to kick-off, a banner in honour of GT was raised over the Rookery. We were a little concerned that there were not enough of us to lift it over, but it was a small one that only covered the front section, so was held up with no problem.

From the Rookery End: Watford have won a game, lifted the inaugural Graham Taylor Cup and kept a clean sheet. So why does everything still feel so uncertain?

31st October 2026- Championship, Norwich City 3 Watford 2

Watford Observer: Alessio Dionisi bemused by Watford bonding trip backlash

Hector Kyprianou rubbishes ‘prison-like’ hotel stay claims

Alessio Dionisi issues message to Watford fans ahead of Norwich clash

Alessio Dionisi discusses importance of remembrance at Carrow Road

Watford Observer: Matchday as it happened: Norwich City 3-2 Watford

Match report: Norwich City 3-2 Watford: Hornets completely collapse

Myron Boadu admits Watford players are letting Alessio Dionisi down

Alessio Dionisi furious after Watford collapse

Myron Boadu explains Watford players’ supporter standoff

BBC: Norwich City showed further signs of revival as they came from two goals down to beat struggling Watford at Carrow Road and increase the pressure on Hornets head coach Alessio Dionisi.

Sky: Dutch striker Myron Boadu opened his account for the visitors with two goals as Watford took a 2-0 lead into the interval against a misfiring home side. However, the Canaries looked a different side after the interval and scored three times in 17 minutes to turn the game on its head, with Ben Chrisene, Anthony Musaba and Paris Maghoma getting the goals that made it another unhappy afternoon for under-pressure Hornets manager Alessio Dionisi.

Fran’s Watford Blog: It was a classic game of two halves. Sadly, it was the first half in which the Hornets impressed. They played some lovely passing moves and scored a couple of decent goals. It appears that we have a striker in Boadu. The lads appeared to be playing with more confidence than of late and it was fun to watch. Unfortunately, once Norwich pulled one back, that confidence dissipated and Norwich were on the front foot. Their goals were all well taken but we could have dealt better with balls into the box. I couldn’t help thinking as the fans berated the players at the end that, if the halves had been reversed, there would have been a much more positive reaction at the final whistle.

From the Rookery End: Two goals up at half-time, but somehow another defeat. Watford’s 3-2 collapse at Norwich leaves Jon and Sam asking why this team continues to struggle, even when things appear to be going their way.

24th October 2026- Championship, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 Watford 0

Watford Observer: Kenny Jackett to be remembered as Watford travel to Molineux

Alessio Dionisi says Watford squad in high spirits

Alessio Dionisi issues positive Watford fitness update

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY LIVE: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets fall to defeat

Match report: Wolves 1-0 Watford: Hornets get dominated

Alessio Dionisi frustrated by lack of courage in Wolves defeat

Alessio Dionisi offers Watford fitness update after Wolves loss

BBC: Adam Armstrong scored the only goal as Wolves edged out struggling Watford at Molineux to cut the gap to the Championship promotion places.

Sky: Defeat for Watford – one of only two Championship teams without an away win this season – left them with one point out of 18 on their travels. They have lost seven of their last nine games, conceding 17 goals, and they forced just one save out of Jose Sa.

Fran’s Watford Blog: The conditions were appalling with strong winds and a swirling rain, but both teams had to deal with the same conditions, so the Hornets cannot use that as an excuse. We have another game on the road next week and I fear that Norwich will be another team who will have their season kick-started by a visit from the Hornets. I hope I am wrong.

From the Rookery End: Another away day, another defeat—and the same familiar questions. Jon, Adam, Charlie and Colin reflect on Watford’s 1–0 loss at Wolves, a woeful first half and the mounting pressure on Alessio Dionisi.