Championship · 2026/27 · MW 1Sunday, 16 August 2026 · 12:30 UK
Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford (22,000)
Likely lineups
Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoffWatfordLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
SouthamptonLikely 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
- L2 MayvsCoventry City0–4
- L25 Apr@Middlesbrough1–5
- L21 Apr@West Brom0–3
- L18 AprvsSheffield Utd0–2
- L11 Apr@Oxford United0–2
Southampton — last 5
- W12 MayvsMiddlesbrough2–1
- D9 May@Middlesbrough0–0
- W2 May@Preston NE3–1
- D28 AprvsIpswich Town2–2
- D21 AprvsBristol City2–2
All-time head-to-head
Full record →26
Meetings
10
Watford wins
8
Draws
8
Southampton wins
Frequently asked
- When does Watford play Southampton?
- Watford host Southampton on 16 August 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
- What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Southampton?
- Across 26 meetings in our archive, Watford have won 10, Southampton have won 8, with 8 draws.
- Where is Watford v Southampton played?
- Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford — Watford's home ground.