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Watford

1-5

Final

08/25/2026 · 11:45 AM

Peterborough United

Mamadou Doumbia 73'

James Clarridge (e.c.) 10' Harry Leonard 23' Harry Leonard 51' Bolu Shofowoke 55' Harrison Jones 64'

Win chance

37%Watford

WAT 37%Draw 27%PET 36%

Chance derived from season trends. Not a prediction and not betting odds.

Player of the match

Ben Woods

Peterborough United · MF

9.2

Min66'Ast.2Passes96%

Best performers

Match ends, Watford 1, Peterborough United 5.

90'+3'

Second Half ends, Watford 1, Peterborough United 5.

90'+3'

Foul by Othmane Maamma (Watford).

90'+3'

Chris Conn-Clarke (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+2'

ChanceAttempt saved. David Kamara (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Daniel Bachmann (Watford). Assisted by Chris Conn-Clarke with a through ball.

90'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

89'

Foul by Michael Adu-Poku (Watford).

89'

Ethan Williams (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

86'

Othmane Maamma (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

86'

Foul by James Dornelly (Peterborough United).

86'

Attempt blocked. Chris Conn-Clarke (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

84'

Attempt blocked. Edo Kayembe (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

83'

YellowGeorge Nevett (Peterborough United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

82'

Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

82'

Foul by George Nevett (Peterborough United).

81'

Albert Eames (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

81'

Foul by David Kamara (Peterborough United).

81'

ChanceMamadou Doumbia (Watford) hits the bar with a left footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Othmane Maamma.

79'

ChanceEthan Williams (Peterborough United) hits the bar with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Harrison Jones.

78'

Offside, Watford. Othmane Maamma is caught offside.

77'

Edoardo Bove (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.

77'

Foul by Ethan Williams (Peterborough United).

77'

Foul by Amin Nabizada (Watford).

77'

Carl Johnston (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

73'

GoalGoal! Watford 1, Peterborough United 5. Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) header from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Amin Nabizada with a cross.

72'

Foul by Amin Nabizada (Watford).

72'

Chris Conn-Clarke (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

71'

ChanceAttempt saved. Amin Nabizada (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alex Bass (Peterborough United). Assisted by Othmane Maamma.

66'

SubSubstitution, Watford. Othmane Maamma replaces Martín Payero.

66'

SubSubstitution, Watford. Edoardo Bove replaces James Clarridge.

66'

SubSubstitution, Peterborough United. Chris Conn-Clarke replaces Ben Woods.

65'

SubSubstitution, Peterborough United. Carl Johnston replaces Liam Kelly.

65'

SubSubstitution, Peterborough United. David Kamara replaces Harry Leonard.

65'

SubSubstitution, Peterborough United. Lucca Mendonça replaces David Okagbue.

64'

GoalGoal! Watford 0, Peterborough United 5. Harrison Jones (Peterborough United) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Ben Woods with a through ball.

63'

ChanceAttempt missed. James Clarridge (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.

62'

Attempt blocked. Edo Kayembe (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hector Kyprianou.

57'

SubSubstitution, Watford. Hector Kyprianou replaces Leo Ramirez-Espain.

55'

GoalGoal! Watford 0, Peterborough United 4. Bolu Shofowoke (Peterborough United) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom right corner following a fast break.

55'

ChanceAttempt saved. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Daniel Bachmann (Watford). Assisted by Liam Kelly.

51'

GoalGoal! Watford 0, Peterborough United 3. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Ben Woods with a through ball.

50'

Attempt blocked. Harley Mills (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Leonard.

50'

ChanceAttempt saved. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Daniel Bachmann (Watford). Assisted by Ethan Williams with a cross.

45'

SubSubstitution, Watford. Kévin Keben replaces Raphael London.

45'

SubSubstitution, Watford. Amin Nabizada replaces Rocco Vata.

Second Half begins Watford 0, Peterborough United 2.

45'

SubSubstitution, Peterborough United. Ethan Williams replaces Vernon Masara because of an injury.

45'+6'

First Half ends, Watford 0, Peterborough United 2.

45'+4'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

45'+2'

Delay in match because of an injury Vernon Masara (Peterborough United).

45'+2'

Attempt blocked. Vernon Masara (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bolu Shofowoke.

45'

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

44'

ChanceAttempt saved. Ben Woods (Peterborough United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Daniel Bachmann (Watford).

43'

Foul by Edo Kayembe (Watford).

43'

Vernon Masara (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

42'

ChanceAttempt missed. Edo Kayembe (Watford) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

41'

Edo Kayembe (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

41'

Foul by Ben Woods (Peterborough United).

38'

ChanceAttempt missed. Martín Payero (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Mamadou Doumbia.

38'

ChanceAttempt missed. Martín Payero (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.

37'

ChanceAttempt missed. Martín Payero (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Michael Adu-Poku with a cross.

35'

Corner to Peterborough United. Conceded by Tomiwa Akinyimika.

35'

ChanceAttempt saved. Rocco Vata (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alex Bass (Peterborough United). Assisted by Tomiwa Akinyimika.

34'

ChanceAttempt missed. Rocco Vata (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Martín Payero following a fast break.

33'

Edo Kayembe (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

33'

Foul by Harry Leonard (Peterborough United).

32'

Foul by Martín Payero (Watford).

32'

Harrison Jones (Peterborough United) wins a free kick on the right wing.

31'

ChanceAttempt missed. Harrison Jones (Peterborough United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Ben Woods with a cross.

30'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

27'

Delay in match because of an injury Martín Payero (Watford).

27'

ChanceAttempt missed. Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Martín Payero following a corner.

27'

ChanceAttempt missed. Martín Payero (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rocco Vata with a cross following a corner.

27'

Corner to Watford. Conceded by James Dornelly.

23'

GoalGoal! Watford 0, Peterborough United 2. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal.

23'

ChanceAttempt saved. Vernon Masara (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Daniel Bachmann (Watford). Assisted by Harrison Jones.

20'

ChanceAttempt missed. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right following a fast break.

19'

ChanceAttempt missed. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Harley Mills with a cross.

17'

Corner to Watford. Conceded by Harley Mills.

16'

Attempt blocked. Rocco Vata (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Leo Ramirez-Espain.

14'

ChanceAttempt saved. Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Alex Bass (Peterborough United). Assisted by Rocco Vata with a cross.

14'

Attempt blocked. Mamadou Doumbia (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

13'

ChanceAttempt missed. Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Bolu Shofowoke.

11'

ChanceAttempt missed. Liam Kelly (Peterborough United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bolu Shofowoke.

10'

GoalOwn Goal by James Clarridge, Watford. Watford 0, Peterborough United 1.

Handball by Vernon Masara (Peterborough United).

Foul by Martín Payero (Watford).

Liam Kelly (Peterborough United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Vernon Masara (Peterborough United).

Martín Payero (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

ChanceAttempt saved. Harrison Jones (Peterborough United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Daniel Bachmann (Watford). Assisted by Liam Kelly with a cross.

Corner to Peterborough United. Conceded by James Clarridge.

Foul by Vernon Masara (Peterborough United).

Michael Adu-Poku (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Offside, Watford. Mamadou Doumbia is caught offside.

First Half begins.

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
26Daniel BachmannC	90'	0	0	6	5	0	0	18/21 86%	6.3

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
56Albert Eames	90'	1	1	3	3	0	58/64 91%	6.4
53James Clarridge	66'	0	1	0	4	3	63/74 85%	6.4
80Raphael London	45'	1	0	1	0	0	40/45 89%	6.2
75Tomiwa Akinyimika	90'	5	0	1	2	1	23/27 85%	5.9
4Kévin KebenS	45'	7	1	0	2	1	48/54 89%	6.7

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
11Rocco Vata	45'	2	1	3	2	1	10/12 83%	7.3
48Michael Adu-Poku	90'	1	2	6	1	1	15/17 88%	7.1
39Edo Kayembe	90'	2	0	4	9	0	56/62 90%	7.0
52Leo Ramirez-Espain	57'	1	1	3	3	0	49/58 84%	6.8
22Martín Payero	66'	2	1	4	6	1	24/25 96%	6.6
5Hector KyprianouS	33'	1	0	0	4	0	43/45 96%	7.1
8Edoardo BoveS	24'	0	0	2	2	0	17/17 100%	6.3

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
20Mamadou Doumbia	90'	1	0	5	3	1	0	5	18/20 90%	7.6
21Amin NabizadaS	45'	0	1	1	1	1	1	2	21/23 91%	7.9
7Othmane MaammaS	24'	0	0	0	0	2	3	8	11/16 69%	7.1

Porteros

Jugador	Min	G	A	Sv	GA	Cl	Pun	Pass	Score
1Alex BassC	90'	0	0	3	1	1	0	18/29 62%	6.8

Defensas

Jugador	Min	Clr	Tkl	Int	Duel	Aer	Pass	Score
26David Okagbue	65'	4	0	0	4	3	27/30 90%	7.0
14Harley Mills	90'	4	1	2	2	1	24/28 86%	6.9
33James Dornelly	90'	3	2	1	6	4	23/30 77%	6.8
15George Nevett	90'	7	1	0	2	1	31/37 84%	6.0
2Carl JohnstonS	25'	0	0	0	1	0	12/13 92%	6.0
18Lucca MendonçaS	25'	1	0	0	1	1	7/8 88%	5.9

Mediocampistas

Jugador	Min	G	A	KP	Drb	Duel	Rec	Tkl	Pass	Score
16Ben Woods	66'	0	2	3	1	4	3	1	23/24 96%	9.2
7Harrison Jones	90'	1	0	2	1	9	4	3	37/41 90%	9.0
4Liam Kelly	65'	0	0	2	0	3	5	2	32/33 97%	7.1
20Chris Conn-ClarkeS	24'	0	0	1	0	3	2	0	9/9 100%	6.6

Delanteros

Jugador	Min	G	Sh	SoT	KP	Drb	Duel	Pass	Score
9Harry Leonard	65'	2	7	4	1	0	1	2/6 33%	8.5
19Bolu Shofowoke	90'	1	1	1	3	2	3	17/20 85%	8.3
17Vernon Masara	45'	0	2	1	0	1	2	5/5 100%	6.3
10Ethan WilliamsS	45'	0	1	0	1	0	4	11/12 92%	7.0
29David KamaraS	25'	0	1	1	0	0	0	0/1 0%	5.7

Abreviaturas

Min Minutes playedG GoalsA AssistsSv SavesGA Goals concededCl High claimsPun Punched clearPass Passes completed / attemptedScore Our rating (1-10)Clr ClearancesTkl Tackles wonInt InterceptionsDuel Duels wonAer Aerial duels wonKP Key passesDrb Dribbles completedRec RecoveriesSh ShotsSoT Shots on target

WATPET

26 Bachmann 75 Akinyimika

56 Eames

39 Kayembe 48 Adu-Poku

20 Doumbia 1 Bass 14 Mills 15 Nevett 33 Dornelly

7 Jones

19 Shofowoke

Watford

Alessio DionisiHead coach

Daniel Bachmann26 · POR

Tomiwa Akinyimika75 · DEF

Raphael London80 · DEF45'

Albert Eames56 · DEF

James Clarridge53 · DEF66'

Rocco Vata11 · MED45'

Edo Kayembe39 · MED

Michael Adu-Poku48 · MED

Martín Payero22 · MED66'

Leo Ramirez-Espain52 · MED57'

Mamadou Doumbia20 · DEL

Substitutes

Amin Nabizada21 · SUB45'

Kévin Keben4 · SUB45'

Hector Kyprianou5 · SUB57'

Edoardo Bove8 · SUB66'

Othmane Maamma7 · SUB66'

Mattie Pollock6 · SUB

Jordan Zemura33 · SUB

Iker Bravo17 · SUB

Sam Walker24 · SUB

Peterborough United

Robbie SavageHead coach

Alex Bass1 · POR

Harley Mills14 · DEF

George Nevett15 · DEF

James Dornelly33 · DEF

David Okagbue26 · DEF65'

Harrison Jones7 · MED

Liam Kelly4 · MED65'

Ben Woods16 · MED66'

Harry Leonard9 · DEL65'

Vernon Masara17 · DEL45'

Bolu Shofowoke19 · DEL

Substitutes

Ethan Williams10 · SUB45'

David Kamara29 · SUB65'

Lucca Mendonça18 · SUB65'

Carl Johnston2 · SUB65'

Chris Conn-Clarke20 · SUB66'

Evan Weir3 · SUB

Brandon Khela8 · SUB

Owura Edwards11 · SUB

Collin Andeng-Ndi23 · SUB

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