18th October 2025- Championship, Sheffield United 1 Watford 0

Watford Observer: Team news: Gracia not wedded to one system and unsure when Chakvetadze will be fit

Sheffield United reporter on how Blades have gone from play-off finalists to bottom

‘Very good individuals’ – Gracia pleased with squad but wants to build a team

2,240 days later: Watford need Gracia to re-emerge as their figurehead

Gracia on training-ground atmosphere and his ‘sangria’ song

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY RECAP: Sheffield United 1-0 Watford

Match Report: Watford beaten 1-0 by Sheffield United on Gracia’s return

‘It’s not about one player’ – Gracia explains Sissoko pick in Blades defeat

WATCH: Immediate reaction to Sheffield United 1-0 Watford

‘We have to take these chances’ – Gracia rues Wiley miss in Sheffield United loss

Opinion: Kwadwo Baah isn’t playing enough – he needs a proper run in the Watford team

Wilder: Louza is one of a few ‘outstanding individuals’ at Watford

BBC: Callum O’Hare was Chris Wilder’s matchwinner again as he earned Sheffield United their first home victory to mar Javi Gracia’s Watford return.

Sky: Callum O’Hare was the match-winner, poking into an empty net just before the hour-mark to secure a first home win of the campaign for the Blades.

Frans Watford Blog: It was a disappointing game. The Hornets had 60% possession, but most of it was in their own half. There was far too much playing around at the back from Pollock and Selvik who, quite frankly, look terrified when doing it, especially in the second half when, knowing the tactic, the United forwards started pressing them. Kjerrumgaard had a very disappointing day, unable to create much and the chances that he did have were poorly executed. Irankunda looked tired, which is unsurprising after his international involvement during the week. Wiley had a good game, but we are all rueing his miss. Still, it was good to see the crowd applauding the players and singing Gracia’s name after the final whistle.

From the Rookery End: Jon, Jordi, and Colin get stuck into Watford’s their first impressions of the second Javi Gracia Era. The guys chat about what his return might mean for the team’s identity and how things unraveled in that frustrating match against Sheffield United. From puzzling lineup choices to questions about tactics, they don’t hold back. With some big games coming up, the pressure’s on Gracia to find a spark — and fast.