Watford v Plymouth result
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Watford 0–0 Plymouth — this Championship match was drawn.
The result
Watford and Plymouth drew 0–0 at Vicarage Road in the Championship on Saturday 29 March. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Watford out-shot Plymouth 17 to 7 and created the better chances, 1.93 xG to 0.60 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time.
Discipline
R. Ricardo showed four yellow cards — against 4.9 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Watford: Yasser Larouci (90+7’); Plymouth: D. Gyabi (8’), Julio Pleguezuelo (64’) and Conor Hazard (82’).
What it changes
Watford have scored 53 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Watford have conceded 61 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs.
Plymouth have scored 51 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Plymouth have conceded 88 goals, the most of the 24 clubs.
It was the only goalless draw of round 39, across 12 matches.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Julio Pleguezuelo (Plymouth) 6.1, Adam Randell (Plymouth) 5.4 and Matthew Pollock (Watford) 5.3 led the match.
Head-to-head
Watford are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Plymouth, every meeting checked.
Next up
Watford next travel to Sheffield Utd on 21 November 2026.
Plymouth next travel to Sheffield Wednesday on 14 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Watford: Sheffield Utd v Watford, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Plymouth: Sheffield Wednesday v Plymouth, Saturday 14 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Watford 0–0 Plymouth · Championship
- Venue: Vicarage Road · Watford
- Referee: R. Ricardo
- Head-to-head (last 4): Watford 1 · draws 3 · Plymouth 0 · 3 goals/game
- Recent form: Watford 2W 1D 2L · Plymouth 1W 0D 4L
Watford 0–0 Plymouth (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 March 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Watford for / against | Line | Plymouth for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 0.88 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.71 for · 5.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.38 for · 7.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.29 for · 12 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 6.13 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 4.29 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 1.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.29 for · 10.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.57 for · 1.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: R. Ricardo — 4.88 yellow cards a game, 0.25 red cards, 23 fouls over 8 matches.
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Watford
Watford Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Chakvetadze n 8 | 86.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | M. Bundu |
| M. Pollock n 8 | 82.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | — |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 87.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | — |
| Y. Larouci n 8 | 68.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | — |
| V. Bayo n 8 | 49.6 | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| G. Chakvetadze n 8 | 86.5 | 1.2 |
| M. Pollock n 8 | 82.1 | 1 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 87.6 | 0.8 |
| Y. Larouci n 8 | 68.6 | 2 |
| V. Bayo n 8 | 49.6 | 0.7 |
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Watford Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Chakvetadze n 8 | 86.5 | 1.7 | 1 |
| M. Pollock n 8 | 82.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 87.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Y. Larouci n 8 | 68.6 | 0.5 | 0 |
| V. Bayo n 8 | 49.6 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Chakvetadze n 8 | 86.5 | 0 | 0.1 |
| M. Pollock n 8 | 82.1 | 0.1 | 0 |
| E. Kayembe n 8 | 87.6 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Y. Larouci n 8 | 68.6 | 0 | 0 |
| V. Bayo n 8 | 49.6 | 0 | 0 |
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Plymouth
Plymouth Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mumba n 8 | 62 | 0.7 | 2 | — |
| D. Gyabi n 8 | 65 | 1.7 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Randell n 8 | 81.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | — |
| R. Hardie n 8 | 55.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | — |
| M. Bundu n 8 | 81.5 | 1.1 | 1.5 | G. Chakvetadze |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| B. Mumba n 8 | 62 | 1.5 |
| D. Gyabi n 8 | 65 | 2.4 |
| A. Randell n 8 | 81.3 | 2.8 |
| R. Hardie n 8 | 55.9 | 0.8 |
| M. Bundu n 8 | 81.5 | 0.7 |
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Plymouth Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mumba n 8 | 62 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| D. Gyabi n 8 | 65 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| A. Randell n 8 | 81.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| R. Hardie n 8 | 55.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| M. Bundu n 8 | 81.5 | 1.4 | 0.8 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mumba n 8 | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| D. Gyabi n 8 | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Randell n 8 | 81.3 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Hardie n 8 | 55.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| M. Bundu n 8 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Watford | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 72% | Possession | 28% |
| 1.93 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.60 |
| 17 | Shots | 7 |
| 1 | Shots on target | 1 |
| 9 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 3 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 14 | Corners | 5 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 569 | Passes | 221 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 65% |
Watford Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Selvik | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Pollock | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| F. Sierralta | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8.3 |
| I. Louza | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| M. Sissoko | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| G. Chakvetadze | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. Wiley | 89 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Rocco Vata | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| V. Bayo | 79 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Dele-Bashiru | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| R. Andrews | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Ngakia sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| K. Baah sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Zavier Massiah-Edwards sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Y. Larouci sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | – |
| E. Kayembe sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Plymouth Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Hazard | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.6 |
| K. Szűcs | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| N. Katić | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Julio Pleguezuelo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | Y | 7.9 |
| A. Randell | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| Tymoteusz Puchacz | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Hardie | 85 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Sorinola | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Obafemi | 79 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| D. Gyabi | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Bundu | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Mumba sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Houghton sub | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Tijani sub | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. Baidoo sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Wright sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Watford v Plymouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-11-22 Plymouth 2–2 Watford
- 2024-08-27 Watford 2–0 Plymouth
- 2024-01-01 Plymouth 3–3 Watford
- 2023-08-12 Watford 0–0 Plymouth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Plymouth?
- In their last 4 meetings, Watford won 1, Plymouth won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Watford and Plymouth?
- Recent form — Watford 2W 1D 2L; Plymouth 1W 0D 4L.
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