Watford 2-1 Oxford United final score - 4 October 2025, Championship

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Oxford United pushes forward through Mark Harris, whose finish on goal is saved.

Kwadwo Baah of Watford smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Jack Currie (Oxford United) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Oxford United at Vicarage Road.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Corner awarded to Watford.

In Watford Watford drive forward through Kwadwo Baah. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Throw-in for Oxford United close to the penalty box.

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

Kwadwo Baah is on a sub for Nestory Irankunda for Watford.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Gary Rowett is making the team's fifth substitution at Vicarage Road with Tom Bradshaw replacing Nik Prelec.

The away team replace Siriki Dembele with Mark Harris.

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

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

Lewis Smith awards Watford a goal kick.

Oxford United have a goal kick.

Watford's Jeremy Ngakia breaks free at Vicarage Road. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Watford drives forward and Luca Kjerrumgaard gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

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

Free kick for Oxford United in their own half.

Oxford United to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

Oxford United have a goal kick.

Watford are coming forward and Edo Kayembe gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Throw-in for Oxford United in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Oxford United's Przemyslaw Placheta gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Watford are caught offside.

Jack Currie is replacing Greg Leigh for the away team.

Lewis Smith awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Oxford United in the half of Watford.

Lewis Smith signals a free kick to Oxford United in their own half.

Throw-in for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Moussa Sissoko is replacing Imran Louza for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Jeremy Petris is on a sub for Caleb Wiley for Watford.

Watford make their second substitution with Edo Kayembe replacing Rocco Vata.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Oxford United have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Oxford United's Przemyslaw Placheta gets in a shot on goal at Vicarage Road. But the effort is unsuccessful.

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

Lewis Smith signals a throw-in for Oxford United, close to Watford's area.

Throw-in Watford.

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

Oxford United pushes forward through Przemyslaw Placheta, whose finish on goal is saved.

Oxford United awarded a free kick in their own half.

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

Oxford United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Lewis Smith awards Oxford United a goal kick.

Watford's Rocco Vata misses with an attempt on goal.

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

Przemyslaw Placheta for Oxford United gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Rocco Vata for Watford drives towards goal at Vicarage Road. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Oxford United's Nik Prelec is on target but unsuccessful.

The away team have replaced Will Lankshear with Will Vaulks. This is the second substitution made today by Gary Rowett.

Gary Rowett (Oxford United) is making a first substitution, with Przemyslaw Placheta replacing Stanley Mills.

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

Goal kick for Oxford United at Vicarage Road.

Watford are pushing forward but Imran Louza's finish is wide of the goal.

Rocco Vata of Watford smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Lewis Smith signals a Oxford United throw-in in Watford's half.

Lewis Smith awards Watford a goal kick.

Imran Louza (Watford) has received a yellow card from Lewis Smith.

In Watford a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Throw-in for Oxford United in their own half.

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

Lewis Smith signals a free kick to Watford in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Oxford United in Watford.

Oxford United have a dangerous throw-in.

Oxford United’s Brodie Spencer is on his feet again at Vicarage Road.

Brodie Spencer is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) gets a yellow card.

Free kick for Oxford United in their own half.

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Oxford United.

Oxford United have a goal kick.

Watford's Rocco Vata breaks free at Vicarage Road. But the strike goes wide of the post.

The first-half is over at Vicarage Road.

Oxford United's Michal Helik has been booked in Watford.

Watford are in shooting range from this free kick.

Lewis Smith awards the home team a throw-in.

Watford take a 2-1 lead thanks to Jeremy Ngakia.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Watford to take a throw-in in Oxford United territory.

Throw-in for Watford at Vicarage Road.

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

Goal! Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) levels the score at 1-1 with a header.

Watford have a dangerous throw-in.

Nampalys Mendy is back on the pitch.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Nampalys Mendy.

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

Lewis Smith awards Watford a goal kick.

In Watford Oxford United attack through Cameron Brannagan. The finish is off target, however.

Free kick in a good position for Oxford United!

Kevin Keben (Watford) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Watford will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Oxford United.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Lewis Smith signals a throw-in for Watford, close to Oxford United's area.

Lewis Smith signals a free kick to Watford just outside Oxford United's area.

Free kick for Watford in the half of Oxford United.

Oxford United have a goal kick.

Imran Louza of Watford gets in a strike, but is off target.

Paulo Pezzolano (Watford) is making a first change, with Luca Kjerrumgaard replacing the possibly injured Vivaldo Semedo.

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

Stanley Mills is booked for the away team.

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

Watford's Vivaldo Semedo looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Corner awarded to Oxford United.

Vivaldo Semedo is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Watford's Nestory Irankunda is on target but unsuccessful.

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

Watford's Rocco Vata gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Lewis Smith signals a free kick to Watford in their own half.

Throw-in for Oxford United in their own half.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Lewis Smith awards the home team a throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Oxford United goal kick.

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Oxford United goal kick.

Watford are coming forward and Nestory Irankunda gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

Watford to take a throw-in in Oxford United territory.

Oxford United awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Corner awarded to Watford.

Goal kick for Oxford United at Vicarage Road.

Watford's Vivaldo Semedo misses with an attempt on goal.

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

Watford drives forward and Rocco Vata gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

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

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

Corner awarded to Watford.

Watford have a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Oxford United in Watford.

Oxford United pushes forward through Will Lankshear, whose finish on goal is saved.

Lewis Smith signals a Oxford United throw-in in Watford's half.

Throw-in Watford.

Lewis Smith awards Oxford United a goal kick.

Cameron Brannagan (Oxford United) has received a first yellow card.

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

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Oxford United.

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

Max Alleyne has the misfortune to make it 0-1 through an own goal.

Oxford United have been awarded a corner by Lewis Smith.

Throw-in for Watford close to the penalty box.

Oxford United has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

Oxford United's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Watford FC's.

In Championship, Oxford United has better performance than Watford FC.

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

A year ago, Oxford United were number 11 in the table with 11 points. Now they are number 21 with 6 points.

A year ago, Watford FC were number 8 in the table with 13 points. Now they are number 16 with 9 points.

Watford FC scores 1.08 goals when playing at home and Oxford United scores 0.75 goals when playing away (on average).

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

Average number of goals in meetings between Watford FC and Oxford United is 1.2.

Watford FC scores 0.8 goals in a match against Oxford United and Oxford United scores 0.4 goals against Watford FC (on average).

Oxford United 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 Oxford United.

In the last 5 meetings Watford FC won 3, Oxford United won 1, 1 draws.

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

Watford FC has streak of 2 matches with 0 scored goals.

When Oxford United is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Watford FC is down 0-1 home, they win 23% of their matches.

When Oxford United leads 0-1 away, they win in 37% of their matches.

When Watford FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 81% of their matches.

On their last meeting Oxford United won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Oxford United.

Watford FC wins 21% of halftimes, Oxford United wins 22%.

Watford FC wins 1st half in 21% of their matches, Oxford United in 22% of their matches.

Oxford United have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Watford FC have conceded a goal in each of their last 9 matches.

Oxford United haven't scored in 2 of their 4 away matches in Championship this season.

Watford FC haven't scored in 1 of their 4 home matches in Championship this season.

When playing at home, Watford FC have not lost to Oxford United in their last 3 encounters.

Watford FC haven't won in their last 4 games.

Last season's matches: 1-0 (Watford FC at home) and 1-0 (Oxford United at home).

During the last 7 meetings, Watford FC have won 4 times, there have been 2 draws while Oxford United have won 1 times. The goal difference is 9-5 in favour of Watford FC.