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Championship · 2026/27 · MW 7Saturday, 12 September 2026 · 14:00 UK
WatfordHomeCoach: Edward Still
14:00
Kick-off
StokeAwayCoach: Mark Robins
Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford (22,000)Weather: Partly cloudy, 18°C, 15km/h wind

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. D22 Aug@Wrexham1–1
  2. W16 AugvsSouthampton2–1
  3. L2 MayvsCoventry City0–4
  4. L25 Apr@Middlesbrough1–5
  5. L21 Apr@West Brom0–3

Stoke — last 5

  1. L22 Aug@Southampton1–3
  2. L15 AugvsSwansea1–2
  3. L2 May@Bristol City0–2
  4. L25 AprvsPortsmouth1–3
  5. L21 AprvsMillwall1–3

All-time head-to-head

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

Frequently asked

When does Watford play Stoke?
Watford host Stoke on 12 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
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 — Watford's home ground.