Bristol City v Watford: Preview, Form & Head-to-Head
Key Talking Points
- Bristol City take 10 points from their last 6; Watford have 5 from theirs.
- Watford have won just 20% on the road.
- They have met 19 times, with 5 wins for Bristol City, 7 for Watford and 7 draws.
Form Going In
| Club | Last 6 | Pts | Scored | Conceded | BTTS | Over 2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City | LDWWWL | 10/18 | 1.23 | 1.48 | 48% | 50% |
| Watford | DDLLWL | 5/18 | 1.08 | 1.45 | 60% | 43% |
Form over the last six completed matches, all competitions. Rates withheld below a six-match sample.
Where They Stand
| Pos | Club | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Bristol City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 10 |
| 17 | Watford | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
- Bristol City wins
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Watford wins
- 1
- Meetings
- 2
- 27 Feb 2026 Bristol City 1–2 Watford
- 7 Nov 2025 Watford 1–1 Bristol City
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Season Stats Compared
| Bristol City | Stat | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Played | 40 |
| 14 | Won | 11 |
| 8 | Drawn | 14 |
| 18 | Lost | 15 |
| 35% | Win rate | 28% |
| 1.23 | Goals per game | 1.08 |
| 1.48 | Conceded per game | 1.45 |
| 23% | Clean sheets | 15% |
| 35% | Failed to score | 30% |
| 48% | Both teams scored | 60% |
| 50% | Over 2.5 goals | 43% |
Season to date, all competitions. The stronger figure in each row is highlighted.
Home Form v Away Form
The split that matters most for this fixture: how Bristol City perform at home against how Watford travel.
| Record | Pl | W | D | L | Win rate | Scored | Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol City at home | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 39% | 1.33 | 1.39 |
| Watford away | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 20% | 1 | 1.65 |
Key Players 2026/27
Bristol City
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Twine | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Ballard | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Knight | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| R. Dickie | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Eissat | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Watford
| Player | Apps | Starts | G | A | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amin Nabizada | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Iker Bravo | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Doumbia | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E. Kayembe | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| L. Kjerrumgaard | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Top scorers, league appearances only. Starts are full line-ups; appearances include substitute outings.
Last Season 2025/26
The same players a season earlier — useful for judging who has kicked on.
Bristol City
- 11 S. Twine — 45 apps, 6 assists
- 9 E. Riis — 44 apps, 2 assists
- 8 A. Mehmeti — 28 apps, 6 assists
- 4 M. Sykes — 38 apps, 1 assists
- 4 S. Armstrong — 41 apps, 0 assists
Watford
- 9 L. Kjerrumgaard — 43 apps, 1 assists
- 7 I. Louza — 42 apps, 9 assists
- 5 M. Doumbia — 33 apps, 0 assists
- 4 E. Kayembe — 37 apps, 1 assists
- 4 N. Irankunda — 40 apps, 4 assists
Recent Results
Bristol City
- 12 Sep Southampton 4–1 Bristol City
- 5 Sep Burnley 1–2 Bristol City
- 1 Sep Preston 1–3 Bristol City
- 29 Aug Bristol City 2–1 Portsmouth
- 22 Aug Birmingham 2–2 Bristol City
Watford
- 12 Sep Watford 1–2 Stoke City
- 8 Sep Watford 2–1 Preston
- 5 Sep West Brom 1–0 Watford
- 1 Sep Swansea 2–0 Watford
- 29 Aug Watford 1–1 West Ham
Bristol City v Watford FAQs
- When is Bristol City v Watford?
- Kick-off is 8:00pm on Friday 18 September 2026 at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- What is the head-to-head record?
- These clubs have met 2 times in our records: 0 for Bristol City, 1 for Watford, and 1 draw.
- Where are both clubs in the table?
- Bristol City are 11th on 10 points; Watford are 17th on 8.
- Are these sides likely to produce goals?
- Both teams have scored in 48% of Bristol City games and 60% of Watford games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in 50% and 43% respectively.