Watford - Sunderland - 28 September 2024 Championship - (2-1)

Andy Davies awards Sunderland a goal kick.

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

Corner awarded to Watford.

Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Andy Davies.

Corner awarded to Sunderland.

Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Andy Davies.

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

Goal kick for Sunderland at Vicarage Road.

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Sunderland in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Watford awarded a throw-in in their own half.

The away team replace Romaine Mundle with Tom Watson.

Goal! Tom Dele-Bashiru gives Watford a 2-1 lead from the penalty spot.

Andy Davies awards Watford a goal kick.

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

Watford have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in Watford.

Andy Davies awards the home team a throw-in.

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

Watford have a goal kick.

Free kick Watford.

Kwadwo Baah is replacing Giorgi Chakvetadze for the home team.

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Watford in their own half.

Regis Le Bris is making the team's second substitution at Vicarage Road with Ian Poveda replacing Patrick Roberts.

Regis Le Bris (Sunderland) is making a first substitution, with Nazary Rusyn replacing Wilson Isidor.

Free kick for Sunderland in the half of Watford.

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

Throw-in for Sunderland in the half of Watford.

Can Sunderland capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

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

Tom Cleverley is making the team's fourth substitution at Vicarage Road with Daniel Jebbison replacing Vakoun Issouf Bayo.

Ball goes out of play for a Sunderland goal kick.

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

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ryan Porteous (Watford) has received a first yellow card.

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

Sunderland have a goal kick.

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Watford.

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

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Corner awarded to Sunderland.

Throw-in for Sunderland close to the penalty box.

Moussa Sissoko has recovered and rejoins the match in Watford.

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

Watford make their third substitution with Tom Ince replacing Edo Kayembe.

The home team have replaced Yasser Larouci with Ken Sema. This is the second substitution made today by Tom Cleverley.

Ryan Porteous is replacing Festy Ebosele for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

Andy Davies signals a Watford throw-in in Sunderland's half.

Sunderland awarded a free kick in their own half.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Andy Davies.

Andy Davies awards Sunderland a goal kick.

Wilson Isidor grabs a goal to bring things level at 1-1 at Vicarage Road. Great play from Patrick Roberts to set up the goal.

Sunderland push upfield but Andy Davies quickly pulls them for offside.

The first-half is over at Vicarage Road.

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

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Sunderland in their own half.

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

Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Sunderland to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

Ball goes out of play for a Watford goal kick.

Andy Davies awards Watford a goal kick.

Watford have a goal kick.

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

Corner awarded to Sunderland.

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

In Watford, Watford push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Watford in their own half.

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Sunderland just outside Watford's area.

Sunderland have been awarded a corner by Andy Davies.

Festy Ebosele (Watford) gets a yellow card.

Free kick Sunderland.

Festy Ebosele is on target to give Watford a 1-0 advantage. Yasser Larouci instrumental with a fine assist.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Andy Davies signals a Sunderland throw-in in Watford's half.

Sunderland to take a throw-in in Watford territory.

Throw-in for Watford in their own half.

Andy Davies awards Watford a goal kick.

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

Sunderland are in shooting range from this free kick.

Andy Davies signals a throw-in for Watford, close to Sunderland's area.

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

Throw-in Sunderland.

Throw-in for Watford in the half of Sunderland.

Watford awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Watford.

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

Andy Davies awards the away team a throw-in.

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

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

Watford are whistled for offside.

Watford have a goal kick.

Sunderland have a dangerous throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Sunderland goal kick.

Watford have been awarded a corner by Andy Davies.

Sunderland awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Watford at Vicarage Road.

Andy Davies signals a free kick to Sunderland in their own half.

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

Watford FC scores 1.52 goals when playing at home and Sunderland AFC scores 1.17 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Watford FC and Sunderland AFC is 0.8.

Average number of goals in meetings between Watford FC and Sunderland AFC is 2.4.

Watford FC scores 1.2 goals in a match against Sunderland AFC and Sunderland AFC scores 1.2 goals against Watford FC (on average).

Watford FC have won just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Sunderland AFC.

Sunderland AFC have lost just 1 of their last 5 Championship games against Watford FC.

In the last 5 meetings Watford FC won 2, Sunderland AFC won 1, 2 draws.

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

Sunderland AFC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Watford FC's.

In Championship, Sunderland AFC has better performance than Watford FC.

When Sunderland AFC is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When Watford FC is down 0-1 home, they win 27% of their matches.

When Sunderland AFC leads 0-1 away, they win in 69% of their matches.

When Watford FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 46% of their matches.

On their last meeting Watford FC won by 1 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was Watford FC.

Watford FC wins 14% of halftimes, Sunderland AFC wins 30%.

Watford FC wins 1st half in 14% of their matches, Sunderland AFC in 30% of their matches.

Sunderland AFC have scored at least one goal for 5 consecutive matches.

A year ago, Sunderland AFC were number 7 in the table with 10 points. Now they are number 2 with 15 points.

A year ago, Watford FC were number 12 in the table with 8 points. Now they are number 8 with 10 points.

Francisco Sierralta has more yellow cards (3) than any other player at Watford FC. Trai Hume has collected 4 for Sunderland AFC.

Giorgi Chakvetadze has assisted the most goals for Watford FC with 2. Patrick Roberts is Sunderland AFC's biggest assister (3).

Edo Kayembe is Watford FC's top scorer with 3 goals. Romaine Mundle has scored 3 times for Sunderland AFC.

Watford FC's home record this season: 2-1-0.

Sunderland AFC haven't scored in 0 of their 3 away matches in Championship this season.

Watford FC haven't scored in 0 of their 3 home matches in Championship this season.

When playing at home, Watford FC have not lost to Sunderland AFC in their last 6 encounters.

Watford FC haven't lost in any of their last 6 home matches.

Did you know that Sunderland AFC scores 38% of their goals between the minutes 16-30?

Did you know that Watford FC scores 30% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Last season's matches: 1-0 (Watford FC at home) and 2-0 (Sunderland AFC at home).

Sunderland AFC's last away win against Watford FC was in 1999.

During the last 23 meetings, Watford FC have won 6 times, there have been 8 draws while Sunderland AFC have won 9 times. The goal difference is 37-28 in favour of Sunderland AFC.

During the last 11 meetings with Watford FC playing at home, Watford FC have won 3 times, there have been 6 draws while Sunderland AFC have won 2 times. The goal difference is 17-16 in favour of Watford FC.

The most common result of matches between Watford FC and Sunderland AFC when Watford FC is playing at home is 2-2. 3 matches have ended with this result.