Southampton had the chance to equalize in the final stretch. After a corner they could have scored the second goal after Salisu's header, but Foster saved the ball.
Etebo returned to the field after five months on the sidelines and these were his feelings after being beaten by Wolves
“Though I’m glad to be back, I know there’s a lot of work for us to do.”
🎙 Following a five-month spell on the sidelines, @etebo_karo speaks after making his return from injury.
— Watford Football Club (@WatfordFC) March 11, 2022
Watford have two consecutive defeats and four games without a win. Their last victory came on February 19, when they defeated Aston Villa at home with a goal from Dennis, 12 minutes before the end of the match. A team that has only achieved one victory in this 2022. In the Premier League standings they are nineteenth with 19 points and three points away from the relegation zone.
Although they come after two consecutive defeats against Newcastle and Aston Villa, in the last nine games they have achieved five wins, two draws and two defeats. They have only lost two home games, on matchday 6 against Wolves and in their most recent match against Newcastle. In the Premier League standings they are in top position with 35 points, ten points off the European places and 14 points clear of the relegation zone.
In the head-to-head record between Southampton and Watford, Southampton have a slight advantage with 15 wins, while Watford have 11 victories. 10 clashes between these two teams have ended in a draw. The last time they met was on October 30, 2021 where a goal from Adams gave Southampton the win. Southampton are unbeaten in seven consecutive matches against Watford, with four wins and three draws. Watford's last win against Southampton came on September 9, 2017 when they won 0-2.