Category Archives: November

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?

25th November 2025- Championship, Watford 1 Preston North End 1

Watford Observer: Preston striker Jebbison set for Vicarage Road return against ‘frightening’ Watford

Watford injury update: Baah and Selvik face weeks on the sidelines

Match Wrap: Watford 1-1 Preston North End – Watford FCDownload

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY RECAP: Watford 1-1 Preston North End

Five talking points after Watford’s draw with Preston

Match Report: Watford forced to settle for 1-1 draw with Preston

‘It is not enough’ – Gracia disappointed with Preston draw

Gracia hails ‘very good’ Maamma and will be careful with Chakvetadze

‘Hold that’ – Jebbison appears to aim dig at Watford with social media post

Preston verdict: Maamma shines on another nearly night for Watford

BBC: Watford extended their unbeaten run to five matches but could not find a way past a stubborn Preston side as the pair fought out an entertaining draw at Vicarage Road.

Sky: Daniel Jebbison scored against his former club as Preston shared a 1-1 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road. Mamadou Doumbia cancelled out his opener shortly before half-time to continue Watford’s trend of coming back from behind this season.

Fran’s Watford Blog: It had been an entertaining game, but it was rather frustrating not to come away with all three points. The Hornets had created a hatful of chances, but some resolute defending by the opposition and some wasteful finishing meant that we were restricted to a single goal. Maamma was absolutely superb, constantly involved, skipping past tackles and getting into the right areas. He is incredibly talented but also works very hard which is great to see. The return of Chakvetadze was a joy. He was only briefly involved but when he is match fit, it will be like having a new signing.

22nd November 2025- Championship, Derby County 2 Watford 3

Our first away win in nine months.

Watford Observer previews: Watford boss Gracia unsure if Selvik will be fit to face Derby

Gracia: ‘We have to show our best face’

Former Watford skipper Eustace looking forward to ‘a good challenge’

Gracia seeking a more consistent Watford

Match Wrap: Derby County 2-3 Watford – Watford FCDownload

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY RECAP: Watford seal superb comeback to win at Derby

Match Report: Kayembe double secures great comeback win for Watford

Gracia hails Watford’s ‘great attitude’ after Derby triumph

Gracia stresses importance of having confidence ‘we are in the right way’

Kayembe credits Aranalde for part in Watford winning goal

Gracia ‘calm and full of confidence’ about Baxter taking over in Watford goal

BBC: Watford came from two goals down at Pride Park to register their first away victory of the Championship season and bring Derby’s five-match winning streak to an end.

Sky: Derby lost striker Carlton Morris to injury early in the first half but were in control through Dion Sanderson’s first goal in more than two years and Sondre Langas’ first for the club. Luca Kjerrumgaard reduced the arrears before Edo Kayembe levelled from the spot and then clinched a dramatic win by heading in a corner.

Fran’s Watford Blog: What joy there was at the final whistle as we celebrated the Hornets’ first victory away from home in 280 days. The players came over to greet us and were all beaming. Baah wasn’t going to miss out as he was carried over, although his jigging in front of the away end means either that his injury was not something to worry about or that he will be out for some time having exacerbated it. Javi was the last to reach the away end after all of the handshakes and he was greeted with a rousing chorus of his song.

From the Rookery End: Watford have finally cracked the away-day curse – and they’ve done it the hard way. In this episode of From The Rookery End, Jon and Jordi relive the 3–2 comeback at Derby after 280 winless days on the road, and dig into what it tells us about this team’s growing character. They talk Luca’s predator instincts in the box, Mama’s raw talent and rising expectations, another Baah’s worrying injury, and whether a switch to two up top would help. There’s praise for unflashy hero Edo Kayembe, chat about the increasingly settled back four, and reflections from the fans’ forum and the club’s direction. Plus, a gloriously fuzzy voice note from the Brigadier after one of his favourite ever Watford days.

7th November 2025- Championship, Watford 1 Bristol City 1

Watford Observer: Away form makes home matches even more important, says Gracia

Match Wrap: Watford 1-1 Bristol City – Watford FCDownload

Watford Observer: MATCHDAY RECAP: Watford 1-1 Bristol City

Five talking points as Watford held to Bristol City draw

Match Report: Watford held to frustrating 1-1 draw with Bristol City

WATCH: Immediate reaction to Watford 1-1 Bristol City

Gracia on Bristol City draw: ‘Not the result we wanted or expected’

Gracia reveals why he switched to a back three for Bristol City draw

GALLERY: Best images of Rookery End poppy display ahead of Bristol City game

Bristol City analysis: Watford must find a way to win when they dominate possession

BBC: Watford and Bristol City played out an entertaining Friday night draw at Vicarage Road in the Championship.

Sky: Marc Bola netted his first Hornets goal to put Watford ahead after just six minutes but Twine ensured injury-hit City avoided losing for a third time in six days.

BHappy: There’s nothing dull about a night time game at the Vic for one thing, much less one that starts with a fine tribute and display to commemorate Remembrance Day and often has a febrile air, a decent crowd for an evening game and frequent joyful, furious tributes to someone who drinks sangria as our raw, young, thrillingly promising side rattled at Bristol City.

Fran’s Watford Blog: It had been a thoroughly entertaining game of game of football which ended with some frustration that the Hornets were unable to take all three points. The goal had been a thing of beauty with Louza’s assist and Bola’s finish both excellent. Sadly, despite creating several the chances, we couldn’t beat Vítek for a second time and conceded a poor goal from a set piece.

From the Rookery End: Join Jon, Jason, DCW and the Brigadier as they walk down Occupation Road and towards the Railway Arms. They pick apart a match that started in style but fizzled into frustration.