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Championship · 2025/26 · MW 22Saturday, 20 December 2025 · 15:00 UK
WatfordHomeCoach: Edward Still
1 – 0
HT 0–0
Full time
StokeAwayCoach: Mark Robins
Venue: Vicarage Road StadiumReferee: Ben Toner

Likely lineups

Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoff
WatfordLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
StokeLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.

Watford — last 5

  1. D13 Dec@Wrexham2–2
  2. D9 DecvsSheffield Wed1–1
  3. W6 DecvsNorwich3–2
  4. L1 Dec@Birmingham1–2
  5. D25 NovvsPreston NE1–1

Stoke — last 5

  1. W13 DecvsSwansea2–1
  2. L10 Dec@Ipswich Town0–1
  3. L6 Dec@Sheffield Utd0–4
  4. L29 NovvsHull City1–2
  5. W25 NovvsCharlton3–0

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
31
Meetings
13
Watford wins
7
Draws
11
Stoke wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Watford v Stoke?
Watford 1–0 Stoke, played 20 December 2025 in the Championship 2025/26.
What was the half-time score?
Watford led 0–0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Stoke?
Across 31 meetings in our archive, Watford have won 13, Stoke have won 11, with 7 draws.
Where is Watford v Stoke played?
Vicarage Road Stadium — Watford's home ground.