Who would win if they met today?
Match averages
Next meeting
Biggest wins
All meetings (28)
By venue
Competitions faced in
Year-by-year
| Year | Watford | D | Derby C… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
About this head-to-head
Watford and Derby County have met 28 times on record. Watford lead with 12 wins, Derby County have won 11 times and the two clubs have drawn 5 matches between them. Their first recorded meeting was on 04 January 2000.
This page is the permanent head-to-head hub for Watford vs Derby County. Every future meeting between these two clubs will be added to this page automatically, so bookmark it for the latest results, biggest wins, venue records and competition breakdown. Visit the team pages for full squads, standings and upcoming fixtures: Watford and Derby County.
Across their recorded meetings, Watford have found the net 43 times against Derby County, while Derby County have scored 45 times in reply — a combined 88 goals shared between the two sides. Their most recent fixture was played on 21 February 2026, the latest chapter in a rivalry stretching back to 2000. Follow every upcoming Watford versus Derby County clash on SportScore for live scores, starting lineups, minute-by-minute commentary and a head-to-head record that updates automatically once the full-time whistle blows.
Watford vs Derby County — head-to-head FAQ
How many times have Watford and Derby County played each other?
Watford and Derby County have met 28 times on record, with the first meeting on 04 January 2000.
Who has won more, Watford or Derby County?
Watford have the edge with 12 wins to Derby County's 11, with 5 draws between them.
When do Watford and Derby County play next?
Their next scheduled meeting is on Saturday, 28 November 2026. Follow it live on SportScore for scores, lineups and minute-by-minute commentary.
How many goals are scored when Watford play Derby County?
Their meetings produce 3.14 goals per game on average, and both teams have scored in 64% of them.
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