Preston North End vs Watford kicks off 7 April 2027 at 18:45. English Football League Championship fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Watford vs Preston North End Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2027/04/07
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Wednesday, 7 April at 18:45. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Watford
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- 08 Sep 2026 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End L
- 14 Feb 2026 Preston North End 2 - 2 Watford D
- 25 Nov 2025 Watford 1 - 1 Preston North End D
- 21 Jan 2025 Watford 1 - 2 Preston North End W
- 02 Oct 2024 Preston North End 3 - 0 Watford 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
Preston North End host Watford in the English Football League Championship on Wednesday, 7 April 2027 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
Preston North End sit 23rd in the English Football League Championship table with 4 points from 8 matches (1W · 1D · 6L). 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 25 times on record. Preston North End have won 10, Watford have won 6 and 9 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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Preston North End vs Watford — frequently asked
When is Preston North End vs Watford played?
Kick-off is in the English Football League Championship.
Where is Preston North End vs Watford played?
Preston North End host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has Preston North End vs Watford started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Wednesday, 7 April 2027 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 Preston North End vs Watford live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is Preston North End 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 Preston North End and Watford for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.