Watford vs Stoke Lineups, 12 Sept 2026
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Watford
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Stoke
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Injury Report
Watford
J. Ngakia(Thigh Injury)
K. Baah(Knock)
E. Bove(Knee Injury)
T. Akomeah(Lacking Match Fitness)
Stoke
A. Cresswell(Knee Injury)
S. Ingelsson(Muscle Injury)
M. Talovierov(Red Card)
Season Form
Watford
Stoke
Avg Goals
1.3
1.2
Avg Conceded
1.2
1.1
Clean Sheets
7
12
Best Win
3-0
5-1
League Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +8 | 20 | |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | +5 | 18 | |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | +11 | 16 | |
| 4 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +2 | 16 | |
| 5 | Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +4 | 14 | |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 14 | |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +2 | 14 | |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 14 | |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 14 |
Player Statistics
Watford
Jack Grieves
Top scorer · 1
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Pollock | 63 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Kwadwo Baah | 28 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Marc Bola | 27 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Grieves | 27 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 |
Stoke
Lamine Cisse
Top scorer · 1
Eric Bocat
Top assists · 1
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | On | Tkl | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maksym Talovierov | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Lamine Cisse | 180 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Ben Wilmot © | 180 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Pearson | 102 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Bocat | 89 | 0 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Million Manhoef | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Gallagher | 14 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Cresswell | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
Substitutions
42'O. H. Traore↔J. Zemura
58'R. Vata↔S. Mavididi
58'A. Nabizada↔O. Maamma
65'G. Hirst↔L. Cisse
69'L. Kjerrumgaard↔I. Bravo
80'L. Bombino↔E. Bocat
90'B. Pearson↔J. McGlynn
Injuries & Doubts
J. Ngakia
Thigh Injury
K. Baah
Knock
E. Bove
Knee Injury
T. Akomeah
Lacking Match Fitness
A. Cresswell
Knee Injury
S. Ingelsson
Muscle Injury
M. Talovierov
Red Card
Head to Head
Watford
1
Draws
0
3 played
Stoke
2
33%67%
Previous Meetings
12.09.2026Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Stoke City14.03.2026Championship
Stoke City
3 - 1
Watford20.12.2025Championship
Watford
1 - 0
Stoke CityFinal Result
Watford
1 : 2
[0-1]
Stoke
- 19'I. Bravo
- 90+1'A. NabizadaE. Kayembe
- 90+3'A. Nabizada
- 33'D. Soumare
- 45+4'J. McGlynn
- 57'E. BocatL. Cisse
- 82'G. Hirst
Match details
Substitutions
- 42'O. H. Traore↔J. ZemuraWatford
- 58'R. Vata↔S. MavididiWatford
- 58'A. Nabizada↔O. MaammaWatford
- 65'G. Hirst↔L. CisseStoke
- 69'L. Kjerrumgaard↔I. BravoWatford
- 80'L. Bombino↔E. BocatStoke
- 90'B. Pearson↔J. McGlynnStoke
Contents
Match Facts
- Competition
- Championship
- Date
- Sat 12 Sept
- Kick-off
- 15:00
- Stadium
- Vicarage Road, Watford
- Capacity
- 22,200
- Table Position
- Watford 20 · Stoke 4
Where to watch Championship highlights
Championship highlights are shown in the UK on ITV. Whether Watford vs Stoke is included depends on the broadcasters.
Official UK rights holders, as of October 2026. Links open the broadcaster's website.
Injuries & Doubts
Watford
J. Ngakia
Thigh Injury
K. Baah
Knock
E. Bove
Knee Injury
T. Akomeah
Lacking Match Fitness
Stoke
A. Cresswell
Knee Injury
S. Ingelsson
Muscle Injury
M. Talovierov
Red Card
Form and Head to Head
Watford
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Stoke
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FAQ
Where can I watch Championship highlights?+
Championship highlights are shown in the UK on ITV. Whether Watford vs Stoke is included depends on the broadcasters.
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