Summary

December 29, 2023 6:39 PM ET

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December 29, 2023 4:43 PM ET

It's over

Watford drew 1-1 at Stoke City, in a match corresponding to the EFL Championship, where the locals started dominating, but the red card conditioned the attack, seeing the club's performance diminish. 

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90'

5 minutes of compensation are added 

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85'

Watford look to open up through the midfield, but are struggling

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80'

James Morris receives a yellow card

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78'

Despite having one too many, Stoke fail to convert most of the ball possession

December 29, 2023 4:18 PM ET

73'

Watford substitution, Yaser Asprilla comes off for Ryan Andrews.

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72'

Stoke substitution, Ryan Mmaee and Ben Pearson for Daniel Johnson and Wesley.
Giorgi Chakvetadze gets a yellow card.

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67'

Stoke substitute Wouter Burger for Lewis Baker

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64'

Stoke City are the more proactive in attack, looking to take advantage of numerical superiority 

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59'

Stoke change, Junior Tchamadeu comes off for Ki-Jana Hoever.

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58'

Watrford change, Matheus Martins Silva dos Santos and Ismaël Koné come on for Mileta Rajovic and Edo Kayembe.

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53'

Red card for Vakoun Issouf Bayo

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50'

Watford stay in their area, looking for space to get out and create danger

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45'

Second half begins

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45+4'

Yellow card for Jake Livermore
The first half is over
 

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45'

3 minutes of compensation are added

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42'

Yellow card for Ismaël Koné

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40'

Stoke City looking better, regaining possession of the ball

December 29, 2023 3:13 PM ET

35'

GOOOOL! by Stoke, Ryan Mmaee scores the equalizer

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30'

Stoke still looking to get on the scoresheet

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25'

Possession is very even, both clubs are looking for the goal.

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20'

Stoke try to respond, but struggle to reach the home area

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15'

GOOOOL! by Watford, Jake Livermore opens the scoring.
Yellow card for Junior Tchamadeu

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10'

Watford are on the attack, leaving Stoke with little choice

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5'

Watford starts with possession of the ball

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The match kicks off

Stoke City take on Watford at Vicarage Road in a game with a great attendance.

December 29, 2023 2:33 PM ET

They take the field

Both teams take to the field for the start of this EFL Championship match at Vicarage Road.

December 29, 2023 2:28 PM ET

Watford's next match

The home side are coming off a 1-4 loss to Bristol City in their last match, but still have several games in hand. 
Mon. 1 Jan. Plymouth Argyle vs Watford, English Championship

December 29, 2023 2:23 PM ET

Stoke City XI

This is the XI with which the visitors will take the field at Vicarage Road, a duel corresponding to the EFL Championship.

13Jack Bonham

5Michael Rose

23Luke McNally

4Ben Pearson

24Junior Tchamadeu

22Bae Jun-Ho

6Wouter Burger

15Jordan Thompson

19Ryan Mmaee

7André Vidigal

20Sead Haksabanovic

December 29, 2023 2:18 PM ET

Watford's XI

This is the XI with which the home side will take the field at Vicarage Road, a match corresponding to the EFL Championship.

26Ben Hamer

4Wesley Hoedt

5Ryan Porteous

8Jake Livermore

16Giorgi Chakvetadze

42James Morris

11Ismaël Koné

19Bayo Youssouf

24Tom Dele-Bashiru

18Yaser Asprilla

37Matheus Martins

December 29, 2023 2:13 PM ET

Stoke City's next match

The visitors are coming off a 1-3 win over Birmingham City in their last match, but still have several games in hand.
Mon., Jan. 1 Stoke City vs Ipswich Town, English Championship

December 29, 2023 2:08 PM ET

Vicarage Road

Vicarage Road, a soccer stadium located in Watford, which hosts the home soccer matches of Watford F.C. Its current capacity can accommodate 21 577 fans and was inaugurated on August 30, 1922.

December 29, 2023 2:03 PM ET

Antecedents

This will be the 43rd meeting between the two teams, so they will want to start with all this commitment and get ahead, in addition to adding a victory, leaving 17 wins for Stoke City, 7 draws and 18 for Watford, leaving the balance very uneven.

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Last 5 meetings

In the last 5 meetings between these two teams, 2 wins have gone to Stoke City, while Watford have 3 wins and a very even and unfavorable balance for both teams, as they do not have a single draw in the last 5 meetings.
Stoke City 1 - 0 Watford, Aug. 19, 2023, England Championship
Watford 2 - 0 Stoke City, May 8, 2023, English Championship
Stoke City 0 - 4 Watford, Oct. 2, 2022, English Championship
Watford 1 - 3 Stoke City, Sept. 21, 2021, English League Cup
Stoke City 1 - 2 Watford, Jan. 22, 2021, English Championship

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They are warming up

A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.

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Supporters

Gradually the fans arrive at the stadium, an average entry is expected for this EFL Championship match.

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They are already at the stadium

Both teams are already at the stadium, some players enter the dressing room to get ready for warm-up, while other players are checking the field before entering the locker room.

December 29, 2023 1:38 PM ET

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December 29, 2023 1:33 PM ET

What time is Watford vs Stoke City match for EFL Championship?

This is the start time of the game Watford vs Stoke City of December 29th, in several countries:
Mexico: 1:45 p.m. CDMX 
Argentina: 3:45 p.m. 
Chile: 3:45 p.m. 
Colombia: 2:45 p.m. 
Peru: 1:45 p.m. 
USA: 2:45pm ET 
Ecuador: 1:45 p.m. ET 
Uruguay: 3:45 p.m. ET 
Paraguay: 2:45 p.m. ET 
Spain: 8:45 p.m. ET

December 29, 2023 1:28 PM ET

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December 29, 2023 1:23 PM ET

Watch out for this Stoke City player

Portugal's attacker, 25-year-old Andre Vidigal has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the English league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in this start of the season.

December 29, 2023 1:18 PM ET

Stats from......

Portugal attacker, André Vidigal, the attacker will play his seventeenth game for his club, in the past he played 1 as a starter and 31 as a substitute, managing to score 8 goals in the Portuguese league and 1 assist, he currently has 5 goals in 16 games.

December 29, 2023 1:13 PM ET

Watch out for this Watford player

Denmark striker, 24 year old Mileta Rajovic has performed well, being crucial for the team, looking to help and victory, hoping to pass respond for the good moment he is currently going through, looking to help his club stay strong in the English league, as he has been a viable option for the coach in difficult moments and in the season.

December 29, 2023 1:08 PM ET

Stats from......

Denmark striker, Mileta Rajovic, the attacker will play his 22nd game for his club, in the past he played 19 as a starter and 1 as a substitute, managing to score 7 goals in the Swedish league and 0 assists, he currently has 8 goals in 21 games.

December 29, 2023 1:03 PM ET

How are Stoke City doing?

The visitors in their last 5 matches have had a not very good performance, as they have had several draws in the last matches, their best result was 1-3 against Birmingham City, having a streak of 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, a very favorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Birmingham City 1 - 3 Stoke City, Dec. 26, 2023, English Championship
Stoke City 0 - 0 Millwall, Dec. 23, 2023, England Championship
West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Stoke City, Dec. 17, 2023, English Championship
Stoke City 1 - 1 Swansea City, Dec. 12, 2023, England Championship
Stoke City 0 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2023, English Championship

December 29, 2023 12:58 PM ET

How are Watford coming?

The locals in their last 5 matches have had a not very good performance, as they have had several victories in the last matches, their best result was the 1-5 against Preston North End, having a streak of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, a very unfavorable streak for the team, but they need to not make mistakes, to have confidence in this tournament and stay alive.
Watford 1 - 4 Bristol City, Dec. 26, 2023, English Championship
Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Watford, Dec. 23, 2023, England Championship
Preston North End 1 - 5 Watford, Dec. 16, 2023, English Championship
Watford 1 - 2 Ipswich Town, Dec. 12, 2023, English Championship
Watford 1 - 1 Southampton, Dec. 9, 2023, English Championship

December 29, 2023 12:53 PM ET

Welcome

Good afternoon to all VAVEL readers! Welcome to the EFL Championship match Watford vs Stoke City. The match will take place at Vicarage Road, at 14:45. 
 

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