EFLChampionship
English Championship · 2026/27 · MW 8Friday, 18 September 2026 · 20:00 UK
Bristol CityHomeCoach: Gerhard Struber
1 - 0
HT 1-0
Full time
WatfordAwayCoach: Paulo Pezzolano Suárez
Venue: Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol (27,000)Referee: Oliver LangfordWeather: Overcast, 17°C, 20km/h wind

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
Bristol CityStarting XI · 4-2-3-1
Ballard
HirakawaKnightGreenwood
RandellWilliams
AtkinsonTannerCardinesEile
Tickle
Bench
2. L. Eissat3. C. Pring9. L. Tolaj10. S. Twine14. T. Horvat17. J. Wallace27. G. Yah40. B. Collins45. E. Adebayo
Coach: M. Skubala
WatfordStarting XI · 3-4-1-2
Ravaglia
KebenPollockMlačić
KyprianouVataNabizadaKayembe
Bravo
KjerrumgaardDoumbia
Bench
7. O. Maamma10. M. Boadu19. N. Chikovani24. S. Walker26. D. Bachmann43. J. Grieves45. S. Mavididi53. James Andrew Clarridge56. Albert Eames
Coach: A. Dionisi

Match events

  1. 21'🟨YellowMamadou Doumbia
  2. 25'🟨YellowAmin Nabizada
  3. 31'⚽GoalDominic Ballardassist: Rio Cardines
  4. 54'🟨YellowBranimir Mlacic
  5. 54'🟨YellowJason Knight
  6. 54'🟨YellowJoe Williams
  7. 54'🟨YellowEdo Kayembe
  8. 62'↔SubstitutionOff Albert Eames ↔ On Branimir Mlacic
  9. 62'↔SubstitutionOff Othmane Maamma ↔ On Rocco Vata
  10. 62'↔SubstitutionOff Stephy Mavididi ↔ On Amin Nabizada
  11. 63'↔SubstitutionOff lorent tolaj ↔ On Dominic Ballard
  12. 63'↔SubstitutionOff Jed Wallace ↔ On Yu Hirakawa
  13. 70'↔SubstitutionOff Myron Boadu ↔ On Mamadou Doumbia
  14. 70'↔SubstitutionOff Cameron Pring ↔ On Sam Greenwood
  15. 81'🟨YellowMatthew Pollock
  16. 88'↔SubstitutionOff Lisav Naif Eissat ↔ On N.Eile
  17. 88'↔SubstitutionOff Gibson Osahumen Yah ↔ On Adam Randell

Match statistics

Bristol City
Stat
Watford
  • 36%Possession64%
  • 17Shots10
  • 7Shots on target2
  • 5Shots off target3
  • 5Shots blocked5
  • 12Shots inside box3
  • 5Shots outside box7
  • 270Total passes491
  • 208Passes accurate418
  • 11Fouls15
  • 2Corners5
  • 3Offsides0
  • 2Yellow cards5
  • 0Red cards0
  • 2Saves6
  • 14Free Kicks11

Bristol City, last 5

  1. L15 SeptvsLincoln City0-1
  2. L12 Sept@Southampton1-4
  3. W5 Sept@Burnley2-1
  4. W1 Sept@Preston North End3-1
  5. W29 AugvsPortsmouth2-1

Watford, last 5

  1. L12 SeptvsStoke City1-2
  2. W8 SeptvsPreston North End2-1
  3. L5 Sept@West Bromwich Albion0-1
  4. L1 Sept@Swansea City0-2
  5. D29 AugvsWest Ham United1-1

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
29
Meetings
7
Bristol City wins
12
Draws
10
Watford wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Bristol City v Watford?
Bristol City 1-0 Watford, played 18 September 2026 in the English Championship 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Bristol City led 1-0 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Watford?
Across 29 meetings in our archive, Bristol City have won 7, Watford have won 10, with 12 draws.
Where is Bristol City v Watford played?
Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol - Bristol City's home ground.