Watford FC vs Portsmouth
England, Championship, Round 28

Match Events

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Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
1 - 1
Mamadou Doumbia
Mamadou Doumbia
(Luca Kjerrumgaard)
Field Goal
79'
73'
Field Goal
Adrian Segecic
(Conor Chaplin)
Adrian Segecic
Halftime
0 - 0
No Top Events
Commentary
+10'
90
End of 90 Minutes 1-1
+10'
90
Attempt blocked. John Swift (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
+10'
90
Yellow Card
Watford FC
Nestory Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda
Nestory Irankunda (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Stats

56%
Possession
44%
0.83
Expected Goals
0.64
15
Total Shots
10
4
Shots On Target
2

Actual Play Time

Actual 52:48
Total 101:37

Shot Map

Adrian Segecic
Adrian Segecic
Goal
73'
Assisted
Situation
Left foot
Shot Type
0.16
xG
0.74
xGOT

Match Info

Ben Toner
Referee
Vicarage Road
Match Attendance: 17,577
TV Channels
Paramount+ - USA

Current Standings Positions

PF:A+/-PTSWDL
16
Watford FC
Watford FC
4653:65-1257141517
18
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth
4649:64-1555141319

Predictions

About Watford FC vs Portsmouth

The match between Watford FC and Portsmouth in the Regular Season of Championship, held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Vicarage Road, ended with a score of Watford FC 1 - 1 Portsmouth.

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Stats for Watford FC vs. Portsmouth

The game between Watford FC and Portsmouth ended with a score of Watford FC 1 - 1 Portsmouth. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Watford FC and Portsmouth, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
56% - 44%
Expected Goals
0.83 - 0.64
Total Shots
15 - 10
Shots On Target
4 - 2
Big Chances Created
2 - 1
Corners
8 - 7
Offsides
1 - 2
Passes Completed
370 - 277
Red Cards
0 - 0
Attacks
82 - 76
Shots Off Target
4 - 3
Shots Blocked
7 - 5
Hit Woodwork
0 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
1.3 - 0.75
Free Kicks
12 - 9
Shots Inside The Box
6 - 5
Total Passes
451 - 362
Shots Outside The Box
9 - 5
Big Chances Missed
1 - 0
Expected Assists
0.56 - 0.47
Crosses Completed
8/28 (29%) - 2/13 (15%)
Passes Own Half
260 - 194
Passes Opposition Half
219 - 181
Long Passes Completed
33/65 (51%) - 21/51 (41%)
Throw-Ins
26 - 17
Key Passes
12 - 7
Passes Into Final Third
62 - 45
Backward Passes
77 - 72
Goal Kicks
6 - 5
Interceptions
19 - 15
Expected Goals Conceded
0.64 - 0.83
Goalkeeper Saves
1 - 3
Tackles Won
13/18 (72%) - 7/15 (47%)
Clearances
25 - 31
Error Led To Goal
1 - 1
Duels Won
61 - 50
Aerial Duels Won
18/42 (43%) - 24/42 (57%)
Ground Duels Won
43/69 (62%) - 26/69 (38%)
Was Fouled
12 - 9
Successful Dribbles
13/17 (76%) - 2/9 (22%)
Was Dribbled Past
4 - 7
Final Third Possession Won
8 - 5
Possession Lost
137 - 135
Fouls
9 - 12
Yellow Cards
1 - 1

Lineups for Watford FC vs. Portsmouth

The lineups for Watford FC and Portsmouth were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Watford FC and Portsmouth made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: Watford FCCoach: Javi Gracia.
Goalkeeper: Egil Selvik.
Defenders: Marc Bola, James Abankwah, Matthew Pollock, Jeremy Ngakia.
Midfielders: Imran Louza, Hector Kyprianou, Giorgi Chakvetadze.
Attackers: Thomas Ince, Othmane Maamma, Luca Kjerrumgaard.
Subs: Kévin Keben, Edo Kayembe, Nestory Irankunda, Rocco Vata, Mamadou Doumbia, Nathan Baxter, James Morris, Kwadwo Baah, Vivaldo Semedo.

Missing Players: Caleb Wiley, Jack Grieves.

Away Team: PortsmouthCoach: John Mousinho.
Goalkeeper: Nicolas Schmid.
Defenders: Zak Swanson, Connor Ogilvie, Regan Poole, Terry Devlin.
Midfielders: Ebou Adams, Andre Dozzell.
Attackers: Millenic Alli, Conor Chaplin, Adrian Segecic, Colby Bishop.
Subs: Ibane Bowat, Jordan Williams, Jacob Farrell, Luke Le Roux, John Swift, Josef Bursik, Chinedu Agu, Makenzie Kirk, Olutayo Singerr.

Missing Players: Joshua Murphy, Harvey Blair, Márk Kosznovszky, Josh Knight, Callum Lang, Hayden Matthews, Thomas Waddingham, Franco Umeh.

Event Details:

Name: Watford FC vs. Portsmouth
Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Location: Vicarage Road
Capacity: 22200