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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.
90'
5 minutes of compensation are added
85'
Watford look to open up through the midfield, but are struggling
80'
James Morris receives a yellow card
78'
Despite having one too many, Stoke fail to convert most of the ball possession
73'
Watford substitution, Yaser Asprilla comes off for Ryan Andrews.
72'
Stoke substitution, Ryan Mmaee and Ben Pearson for Daniel Johnson and Wesley.
Giorgi Chakvetadze gets a yellow card.
67'
Stoke substitute Wouter Burger for Lewis Baker
64'
Stoke City are the more proactive in attack, looking to take advantage of numerical superiority
59'
Stoke change, Junior Tchamadeu comes off for Ki-Jana Hoever.
58'
Watrford change, Matheus Martins Silva dos Santos and Ismaël Koné come on for Mileta Rajovic and Edo Kayembe.
53'
Red card for Vakoun Issouf Bayo
50'
Watford stay in their area, looking for space to get out and create danger
45'
Second half begins
45+4'
Yellow card for Jake Livermore
The first half is over
45'
3 minutes of compensation are added
42'
Yellow card for Ismaël Koné
40'
Stoke City looking better, regaining possession of the ball
35'
GOOOOL! by Stoke, Ryan Mmaee scores the equalizer
30'
Stoke still looking to get on the scoresheet
25'
Possession is very even, both clubs are looking for the goal.
20'
Stoke try to respond, but struggle to reach the home area
15'
GOOOOL! by Watford, Jake Livermore opens the scoring.
Yellow card for Junior Tchamadeu
10'
Watford are on the attack, leaving Stoke with little choice
5'
Watford starts with possession of the ball
The match kicks off
Stoke City take on Watford at Vicarage Road in a game with a great attendance.
They take the field
Both teams take to the field for the start of this EFL Championship match at Vicarage Road.
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.
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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
They are warming up
A few minutes before kick-off, both clubs are already on the pitch in preparation for the match.
Supporters
Gradually the fans arrive at the stadium, an average entry is expected for this EFL Championship match.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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
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
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