Championship · 2026/27 · MW 6Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · 18:45 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.
Preston NELikely 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
Preston NE — last 5
- L2 MayvsSouthampton1–3
- W25 Apr@Sheffield Utd3–2
- L22 Apr@Birmingham1–2
- L18 AprvsWest Brom0–2
- W11 Apr@Charlton2–1
All-time head-to-head
Full record →41
Meetings
8
Watford wins
16
Draws
17
Preston NE wins
Frequently asked
- When does Watford play Preston NE?
- Watford host Preston NE on 8 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
- What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Preston NE?
- Across 41 meetings in our archive, Watford have won 8, Preston NE have won 17, with 16 draws.
- Where is Watford v Preston NE played?
- Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford — Watford's home ground.