Stoke 3-1 Watford final score - 14 March 2026, Championship

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Highlights

Stoke Stoke
Watford Watford
End of game
90+3'
N. Irankunda
86'
L. Kjerrumgaard
I. Louza
86'
E. Bove
S. Mfuni
S. Gallagher
S. Thomas
85'
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T. Seko
S. Nzonzi
83'
81'
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N. Irankunda
G. Chakvetadze
J. Rak-Sakyi
M. Manhoef
79'
B. Pearson
B. Joon-ho
79'
M. Manhoef
77'
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T. Simkin
72'
71'
P. Ekwah
N. Mendy
71'
J. Lawson
T. Ince
S. Gallagher
M. Smit
71'
B. Gibson
E. Bocat
70'
62'
N. Irankunda
V. Semedo
62'
N. Irankunda
M. Bola
M. Talovierov
60'
51'
N. Mendy
S. Thomas
50'
Half-time
M. Manhoef
M. Smit
28'
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T. Rigo
17'
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Stoke Stoke
Watford Watford
16
Total shots
11
9
Clearances
6
13
Shots on target
4
6
Corners
7
12
Free Kicks
15
44
Possession (%)
56
13
Fouls
12
4
Yellow card
2
2
Offside
0
3
Shots off target
7
1
Shots blocked
2
3
Saves
10
1
Injuries
2
5
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
16 Watford
57 46 14 15 17 -12
17 Stoke
55 46 15 10 21 -5

Last matches

Stoke
Stoke Last matches
L D W L L D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
83% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke
3 :  3
Ipswich Town

7 Mar 2026 - Championship

Swansea
2 :  0
Stoke

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Stoke

25 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke
2 :  1
Oxford United

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke
2 :  2
Leicester

15 Feb 2026 - FA Cup

Stoke
1 :  2
Fulham
L L L D W D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.5 Total goals
83% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Stoke
3 :  3
Ipswich Town

25 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke
2 :  1
Oxford United

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Stoke
2 :  2
Leicester

15 Feb 2026 - FA Cup

Stoke
1 :  2
Fulham

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Stoke
0 :  2
Southampton

21 Jan 2026 - Championship

Stoke
1 :  2
Middlesbrough
W D D L L L
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

1.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
0.67 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

7 Mar 2026 - Championship

Swansea
2 :  0
Stoke

28 Feb 2026 - Championship

Coventry City
2 :  1
Stoke

11 Feb 2026 - Championship

Charlton Athletic
1 :  0
Stoke

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

West Brom
0 :  0
Stoke

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Birmingham
1 :  1
Stoke

4 Jan 2026 - Championship

Norwich
0 :  2
Stoke
Watford
Watford Last matches
L D W L W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
1 :  1
Watford

27 Feb 2026 - Championship

Bristol City
1 :  2
Watford

24 Feb 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Ipswich Town

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Watford
2 :  0
Derby County

14 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End
2 :  2
Watford

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

Southampton
1 :  0
Watford
W L D L W L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
17% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

24 Feb 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Ipswich Town

21 Feb 2026 - Championship

Watford
2 :  0
Derby County

31 Jan 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Swansea

21 Jan 2026 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Portsmouth

17 Jan 2026 - Championship

Watford
0 :  2
Millwall

1 Jan 2026 - Championship

Watford
3 :  0
Birmingham
D D L D W D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

4/6 (67%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
67% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
33% Over 2.5
67% Under 2.5

10 Mar 2026 - Championship

Sheffield Wednesday
1 :  1
Watford

27 Feb 2026 - Championship

Bristol City
1 :  2
Watford

14 Feb 2026 - Championship

Preston North End
2 :  2
Watford

7 Feb 2026 - Championship

Southampton
1 :  0
Watford

3 Feb 2026 - Championship

Hull
0 :  0
Watford

24 Jan 2026 - Championship

Blackburn
1 :  1
Watford

Head to head

Stoke

17 %

Draw

33 %

Watford

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

1.83
Total goals
16.67%
BTTS
0.33
Goals scored
1.5
Goals conceded
33.33%
Over 2.5
66.67%
Under 2.5

20 Dec 2025 - Championship

Watford
1 :  0
Stoke

1 Mar 2025 - Championship

Stoke
0 :  0
Watford

17 Aug 2024 - Championship

Watford
3 :  0
Stoke

29 Dec 2023 - Championship

Watford
1 :  1
Stoke

19 Aug 2023 - Championship

Stoke
1 :  0
Watford

2 Oct 2022 - Championship

Stoke
0 :  4
Watford

Tactical Scheme

Stoke

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

25
T. Simkin
22
J. Tchamadeu
26
A. Phillips
40
M. Talovierov
17
E. Bocat
15
S. Nzonzi
19
T. Rigo
42
M. Manhoef
10
B. Joon-ho
7
S. Thomas
49
M. Smit
39
E. Kayembe
18
V. Semedo
8
G. Chakvetadze
23
N. Mendy
10
I. Louza
7
T. Ince
16
M. Bola
3
S. Goglichidze
25
J. Abankwah
21
S. Mfuni
1
E. Selvik

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Watford

Substitutes

Stoke
Stoke
Goalkeeper

F. Fielding

Defender

S. Agina

B. Gibson

E. Bocat 70'

Midfielder

T. Seko

S. Nzonzi 83'

J. Rak-Sakyi

M. Manhoef 79'

G. Kelly

B. Pearson

B. Joon-ho 79'

Forward

M. Cisse

S. Gallagher

M. Smit 71'

Watford
Watford
Goalkeeper

N. Baxter

Defender

K. Keben

M. Pollock

Midfielder

E. Bove

S. Mfuni 86'

P. Ekwah

N. Mendy 71'

Forward

N. Irankunda

M. Bola 62'

L. Kjerrumgaard

I. Louza 86'

A. Nabizada

J. Lawson

T. Ince 71'

Missing players

Stoke
Stoke
Goalkeeper

V. Johansson

Defender

B. Wilmot

Midfielder

A. Ampah

Watford
Watford
Midfielder

H. Kyprianou

P. Dwomoh

R. Vata

Live Commentary

90+6' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Stoke just outside Watford's area.

90+6' coup_franc_1

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

90+6' tir_cadre_1

Tomas Rigo of Stoke smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

90+5' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Watford at bet365 Stadium.

90+5'  

Throw-in for Watford at bet365 Stadium.

90+4'  

Stoke have a dangerous throw-in.

90+3' carton_jaune_1

At bet365 Stadium, Nestory Irankunda has been yellow-carded for the away team.

90+3' coup_franc_1

Free kick in a good position for Watford!

90+2' corner_1

Corner awarded to Watford.

90+2' corner_1

Corner awarded to Watford.

90+1'  

Throw-in for Watford in their own half.

90'  

Ball safe as Watford is awarded a throw-in in their half.

90'  

Leigh Doughty signals a throw-in for Watford, close to Stoke's area.

89' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Watford.

88'  

Leigh Doughty awards the home team a throw-in.

88' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Stoke.

88' tir_non_cadre_1

Giorgi Chakvetadze for Watford gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

88' corner_1

Watford have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

88' tir_cadre_1

In Stoke Watford drive forward through Edo Kayembe. His shot is on target but it's saved.

87' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Watford in their own half.

86'  

Leigh Doughty signals a Watford throw-in in Stoke's half.

86' substitution_1

Edoardo Bove is replacing Stephen Mfuni for the away team.

86' substitution_1

The away team replace Imran Louza with Luca Kjerrumgaard.

85' but_1

Sam Gallagher puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 3-1. Great play from Sorba Thomas to set up the goal.

85' tir_cadre_1

Stoke pushes forward through Sam Gallagher, whose finish on goal is saved.

84'  

Watford's Pierre Ekwah looks ok and returns to the pitch.

83' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Steven Nzonzi with Tatsuki Seko. This is the fifth substitution made today by Mark Robins.

83' blessure_1

Attention is being given to Watford’s Pierre Ekwah and play has been suspended briefly.

82'  

Throw-in for Stoke in the half of Watford.

82'  

Stoke awarded a throw-in in their own half.

81' but_1

Nestory Irankunda strikes to reduce the deficit to 2-1 at bet365 Stadium. Giorgi Chakvetadze instrumental with a fine assist.

80' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Stoke in their own half.

80' coup_franc_1

Watford are in shooting range from this free kick.

79' substitution_1

Jesuran Rak-Sakyi is on a sub for Million Manhoef for Stoke.

79' substitution_1

Mark Robins is making the team's third substitution at bet365 Stadium with Ben Pearson replacing Bae Joon-ho.

77' but_1

Goal! Million Manhoef extends Stoke's lead to 2-0.

77'  

Throw-in Stoke.

76'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

75' sifflet_1

Leigh Doughty awards Stoke a goal kick.

74' coup_franc_1

In Stoke a free kick has been awarded the home team.

74' tir_cadre_1

Sam Gallagher gets his shot on target but fails to score for Stoke.

73' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Stoke in their own half.

73'  

Can Watford get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Stoke's half?

72' carton_jaune_1

Tommy Simkin (Stoke) has received a first yellow card.

71' substitution_1

Watford make their third substitution with Pierre Ekwah replacing Nampalys Mendy.

71' substitution_1

Jonathan Lawson is replacing Tom Ince for Watford at bet365 Stadium.

71' substitution_1

The home team have replaced Milan Smit with Sam Gallagher. This is the second substitution made today by Mark Robins.

70' substitution_1

Mark Robins is making the team's first substitution at bet365 Stadium with Ben Gibson replacing Eric Junior Bocat.

70' coup_franc_1

Stoke awarded a free kick in their own half.

67'  

Nampalys Mendy is back on his feet again.

67' hors_jeu_1

Stoke are caught offside.

67' tir_cadre_1

Stoke drives forward and Steven Nzonzi gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

66' blessure_1

Play has been temporarily suspended for attention to Nampalys Mendy for Watford who is writhing in pain on the pitch.

66' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

64' sifflet_1

Stoke have a goal kick.

64'  

Ball safe as Watford is awarded a throw-in in their half.

63' tir_cadre_1

Stoke pushes forward through Million Manhoef, whose finish on goal is saved.

63'  

Stoke to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

62' substitution_1

Edward Still (Watford) is making a first substitution, with Nestory Irankunda replacing Vivaldo Semedo.

62' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Stoke goal kick.

61' tir_non_cadre_1

Watford's Marc Bola breaks free at bet365 Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

61' corner_1

Watford have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

60' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Watford in the half of Stoke.

60' carton_jaune_1

Maksym Talovierov is booked for the home team.

58' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Stoke goal kick.

58' corner_1

Corner awarded to Watford.

56'  

Tomas Rigo for Stoke is back on the field again.

55'  

Throw-in for Stoke in their own half.

54' blessure_1

Play has been interrupted briefly in Stoke to check on Tomas Rigo, who is grimacing with pain.

52' tir_cadre_1

Ashley Phillips for Stoke drives towards goal at bet365 Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.

51' coup_franc_1

Free kick Stoke.

51' carton_jaune_1

Nampalys Mendy (Watford) has received a yellow card from Leigh Doughty.

51'  

Throw-in Watford.

50' carton_jaune_1

Sorba Thomas (Stoke) gets a yellow card.

50' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Watford in the half of Stoke.

49' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Stoke.

49' corner_1

Corner awarded to Watford.

49' corner_1

Watford have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

48'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

47'  

Leigh Doughty awards the home team a throw-in.

47' tir_cadre_1

Watford's Edo Kayembe gets in a shot on goal at bet365 Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

46'  

Stoke awarded a throw-in in their own half.

45+1' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Watford at bet365 Stadium.

45+1' tir_non_cadre_1

Stoke's Maksym Talovierov gets his shot away but it misses the target.

45+1' corner_1

Corner awarded to Stoke.

45' sifflet_1

The whistle has gone to end the first-half.

44' corner_1

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

43'  

Throw-in for Stoke in the half of Watford.

42' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Stoke in their own half.

41' coup_franc_1

Free kick Watford.

41'  

Leigh Doughty signals a Watford throw-in in Stoke's half.

39'  

Throw-in high up the field for Watford in Stoke.

38' hors_jeu_1

Stoke are whistled for offside.

37' coup_franc_1

In Stoke a free kick has been awarded the home team.

37'  

Stoke needs to be cautious. Watford have an attacking throw-in.

37'  

Throw-in for Stoke at bet365 Stadium.

36'  

Leigh Doughty signals a Watford throw-in in Stoke's half.

36'  

Ball safe as Stoke is awarded a throw-in in their half.

36'  

Can Watford capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Stoke's half?

33' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Stoke in their own half.

32'  

Throw-in for Watford at bet365 Stadium.

31' coup_franc_1

Stoke awarded a free kick in their own half.

30'  

Leigh Doughty awards the away team a throw-in.

28' but_1

Stoke take a 1-0 lead thanks to Million Manhoef. Milan Smit with an assist there.

28' tir_cadre_1

Stoke drives forward and Million Manhoef gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

27'  

Throw-in for Stoke in their own half.

27'  

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

26' sifflet_1

Leigh Doughty awards Watford a goal kick.

24' sifflet_1

Watford have a goal kick.

24' corner_1

Corner awarded to Stoke.

23' tir_cadre_1

Stoke's Sorba Thomas goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

22' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Watford in their own half.

21' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Stoke at bet365 Stadium.

21' tir_non_cadre_1

Watford's Imran Louza gets his shot away but it misses the target.

20' tir_cadre_1

Stoke push forward at bet365 Stadium and Steven Nzonzi gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Watford defence.

20' corner_1

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

19'  

Watford to take a throw-in in Stoke territory.

17' carton_jaune_1

Tomas Rigo for Stoke has been booked by Leigh Doughty and receives a first yellow card.

17' coup_franc_1

Can Watford capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

16' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

16' tir_cadre_1

Tom Ince of Watford smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

15' sifflet_1

Leigh Doughty awards Stoke a goal kick.

15' tir_non_cadre_1

Watford's Saba Goglichidze breaks free at bet365 Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.

14' coup_franc_1

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Watford close to the penalty box.

14'  

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Stoke.

13' coup_franc_1

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

12'  

Watford awarded a throw-in in their own half.

11'  

Throw-in Watford.

11' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Stoke in their own half.

10' sifflet_1

Stoke have a goal kick.

10' tir_non_cadre_1

In Stoke Watford attack through Edo Kayembe. The finish is off target, however.

8' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Stoke.

8' tir_non_cadre_1

Stoke are pushing forward but Eric Junior Bocat's finish is wide of the goal.

7' corner_1

Stoke have been awarded a corner by Leigh Doughty.

7' corner_1

Corner awarded to Stoke.

6'  

Can Stoke get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Watford's half?

4' coup_franc_1

Leigh Doughty signals a free kick to Stoke.

3'  

Throw-in for Stoke close to the penalty box.

0' sifflet_1

The first-half is just kicking off.

 

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

 

Did you know that Watford FC scores 24% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

 

Did you know that Stoke City scores 21% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

 

A year ago, Stoke City were number 19 in the table with 39 points. Now they are number 15 with 48 points.

 

Stoke City scores 1.29 goals when playing at home and Watford FC scores 1.04 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Stoke City and Watford FC is 0.4.

 

Average number of goals in meetings between Stoke City and Watford FC is 1.4.

 

Stoke City scores 0.4 goals in a match against Watford FC and Watford FC scores 1 goals against Stoke City (on average).

 

Stoke City have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Watford FC.

 

Watford FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Stoke City.

 

In the last 5 meetings Stoke City won 1, Watford FC won 2, 2 draws.

 

Watford FC have lost just 1 of their last 5 games against Stoke City (in all competitions).

 

Watford FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Stoke City's.

 

In Championship, Watford FC has better performance than Stoke City.

 

When Watford FC is down 1-0 away, they win 11% of their matches.

 

When Stoke City is down 0-1 home, they win 22% of their matches.

 

When Watford FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 42% of their matches.

 

When Stoke City leads 1-0 at home, they win in 58% of their matches.

 

On their last meeting Watford FC won by 1 goals.

 

The winner of their last meeting was Watford FC.

 

Stoke City wins 33% of halftimes, Watford FC wins 17%.

 

Stoke City wins 1st half in 33% of their matches, Watford FC in 17% of their matches.

 

Stoke City have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

 

Benjamin Sorba William Thomas has assisted the most goals for Stoke City with 8. Imran Louza is Watford FC's biggest assister (8).

 

Benjamin Sorba William Thomas is Stoke City's top scorer with 9 goals. Luca Kjerrumgaard has scored 10 times for Watford FC.

 

Watford FC's away record this season: 4-8-6.

 

Watford FC haven't scored in 5 of their 18 away matches in Championship this season.

 

Stoke City haven't scored in 5 of their 18 home matches in Championship this season.

 

Did you know that Watford FC scores 22% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

 

Did you know that Stoke City scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

 

Last season's matches: 0-0 (Stoke City at home) and 3-0 (Watford FC at home).

 

During the last 32 meetings, Stoke City have won 14 times, there have been 6 draws while Watford FC have won 12 times. The goal difference is 34-32 in favour of Watford FC.

 

During the last 15 meetings with Stoke City playing at home, Stoke City have won 6 times, there have been 3 draws while Watford FC have won 6 times. The goal difference is 15-13 in favour of Watford FC.

Score and result Stoke - Watford

The Stoke - Watford match (Football - Championship) at 14/03/2026 11:00 is complete.

The Stoke - Watford match result is as follows: 3-1.

Now that this Championship Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.