Cardiff City vs Watford kicks off 13 October 2026 at 18:45. English Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Watford vs Cardiff City Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2026/10/13
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Tuesday, 13 October at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Watford
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|---|---|---|
| Goals | ||
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| Penalties awarded |
- 14 Jan 2025 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Watford D
- 29 Dec 2024 Watford 1 - 2 Cardiff City W
- 03 Feb 2024 Watford 0 - 1 Cardiff City W
- 07 Oct 2023 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Watford D
- 19 Apr 2023 Watford 1 - 3 Cardiff City W
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swansea City
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 | W D L W W |
| 2 |
West Ham United
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +11 | 15 | W W W W D |
| 3 |
Middlesbrough
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 15 | D W W D D |
| 4 |
Southampton
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +9 | 14 | D D W W L |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 | W L D W W |
| 6 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 | D W W D L |
| 7 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 | W L D D D |
| 8 |
Stoke City
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | +1 | 13 | W W D W W |
| 9 |
Bristol City
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 | W W L L W |
| 10 |
Charlton Athletic
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -3 | 12 | D L D D L |
| 11 |
Birmingham City
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | +1 | 11 | D D L W D |
| 12 |
Millwall
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 11 | L W L D D |
| 13 |
Lincoln City
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 11 | D D W W L |
| 14 |
Wrexham
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -3 | 10 | W D D L W |
| 15 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 | L L L W W |
| 16 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | D L L W D |
| 17 |
Norwich City
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -1 | 9 | L W W L L |
| 18 |
Sheffield United
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | -2 | 9 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Portsmouth
|
7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 8 | L L W D D |
| 20 |
Watford
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 | L L W L L |
| 21 |
Cardiff City
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 7 | L L D L W |
| 22 |
Derby County
|
8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -7 | 5 | W L L L D |
| 23 |
Preston North End
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -7 | 4 | L W L L D |
| 24 |
Burnley
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -8 | 4 | D L D L D |
Lineups not announced yet
Team sheets usually drop about an hour before kick-off. Check back closer to 18:45.
Match preview
Cardiff City host Watford in the English Football League Championship on Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 18:45. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
Cardiff City sit 21st in the English Football League Championship table with 7 points from 8 matches (1W · 4D · 3L). Watford are 20th with 8 points from 8 matches (2W · 2D · 4L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the English Football League Championship hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 30 times on record. Cardiff City have won 12, Watford have won 10 and 8 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
SportScore will publish a live matchcast the moment Cardiff City vs Watford kicks off. You'll see the clock, running score, goals, yellow and red cards, substitutions and live team stats (possession, shots, corners, fouls) without refreshing the page.
Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
Match chat
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Cardiff City vs Watford — frequently asked
When is Cardiff City vs Watford played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League Championship.
Where is Cardiff City vs Watford played?
Cardiff City host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Cardiff City vs Watford started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 18:45 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow Cardiff City vs Watford live?
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Which competition is Cardiff City vs Watford part of?
The English Football League Championship in England. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the English Football League Championship
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the English Football League Championship hub, or jump to the full England football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow Cardiff City and Watford for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.