Watford v Arsenal result

Full-time · Watford 2–2 Arsenal

Premier League · · Vicarage Road

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Watford 2–2 Arsenal — this Premier League match was drawn.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Watford and Arsenal drew 2–2 at Vicarage Road in the Premier League on Sunday 15 September. Arsenal have scored in 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Arsenal led 2–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals — Arsenal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (21’, assisted by Sead Kolašinac; 32’, assisted by Ainsley Maitland-Niles); Watford: T. Cleverley (53’, assisted by Deulofeu) and R. Pereyra (81’ pen).

Discipline

Anthony Taylor, England showed six yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Watford: J. Holebas (45’), Kiko Femenía (56’) and É. Capoue (90’); Arsenal: Sead Kolašinac (43’), M. Guendouzi (45’) and Bernd Leno (76’).

What it changes

Watford have scored 36 goals, the third-fewest of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Watford have conceded 64 goals, the fourth-most of the 20 clubs.

Arsenal have scored 56 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs (2019/20 so far). Arsenal have conceded 48 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Watford are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Arsenal are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Deulofeu (Watford) 12.9, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) 8.3 and T. Cleverley (Watford) 7.4 led the match.

Head-to-head

Arsenal are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Watford.

Next up

Watford next host Lincoln on 3 November 2026.

Arsenal next travel to Liverpool on 1 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Watford: Watford v Lincoln, Tuesday 3 November — the preview. Next for Arsenal: Liverpool v Arsenal, Sunday 1 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Watford 2–2 Arsenal · Premier League
  • Venue: Vicarage Road · Watford
  • Referee: Anthony Taylor, England
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Watford 1 · draws 0 · Arsenal 3 · 2.25 goals/game
  • Recent form: Watford 1W 1D 3L · Arsenal 2W 1D 2L

Watford 2–2 Arsenal (Premier League): 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 12 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.75 / 1.88
Goals
against 2.63 / 1.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.67 / 7.13
Corners
against 6.33 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 3 over 9.5
over 6 matches
3.5 / 5.38
Shots on target
against 7.67 / 5.25 · 1 of the last 3 over 8.5
over 6 matches
2 / 2.13
Cards
against 1 / 2.5 · 2 of the last 3 over 3.5
over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 1 September 2019. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 1 September 2019. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameWatford for / againstLineArsenal for / against
Goals scored
0.75 for · 2.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.88 for · 1.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.67 for · 6.33 against n 6
9.5standard
7.13 for · 5.25 against n 8
Shots
14.67 for · 16.5 against n 6
19.5standard
15 for · 15.25 against n 8
Shots on target
3.5 for · 7.67 against n 6
8.5standard
5.38 for · 5.25 against n 8
Fouls committed
10.33 for · 8.5 against n 6
21.5standard
8.5 for · 12.5 against n 8
Cards shown
2 for · 1 against n 6
3.5standard
2.13 for · 2.5 against n 8

Watford

Watford Goalkeeper

Watford — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
B. Foster490360 min133.3 /9082 /9000 /90
Watford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Foster n 890
3.55/5

Watford Defensive

Watford — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. Cathcart490360 min112.8 /9020.5 /9010.3 /90256.3 /9030.8 /9010.3 /90
C. Dawson490360 min71.8 /9051.3 /9030.8 /90256.3 /9082 /9010.3 /90
Kiko Femenía490360 min102.5 /9051.3 /9000 /90143.5 /9020.5 /9000 /90
J. Holebas390270 min103.3 /9010.3 /9010.3 /90186 /9062 /9020.7 /90
C. Kabasele19090 min11 /9033 /9022 /9055 /9000 /9000 /90
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Watford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. Dawson n 490
24/2
0.31/0
S. Papastathopoulos
Kiko Femenía n 890
0.84/1
0.54/0
S. Papastathopoulos
C. Cathcart n 889
0.65/0
0.11/0
—
B. Foster n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
A. Doucouré n 887.6
17/1
0.42/1
M. Guendouzi
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Watford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Kiko Femenía n 890
26/3
C. Cathcart n 889
1.96/5
C. Dawson n 490
1.84/2
A. Doucouré n 887.6
1.87/3
W. Hughes n 875.8
37/6
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Watford Attacking

Watford — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
A. Gray382247 min10.4 /9000 /9072.6 /9020.7 /9031.1 /9020.7 /90
Deulofeu366198 min00 /9000 /9083.6 /9010.5 /9041.8 /9062.7 /90
T. Deeney290180 min00 /9000 /9031.5 /9021 /9021 /9021 /90
D. Welbeck22039 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9012.3 /9000 /90
I. Success21734 min00 /9000 /9012.6 /9012.6 /9012.6 /9000 /90
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Watford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Dawson n 490
1.54/2
0.31/0
Kiko Femenía n 890
0.43/0
00/0
B. Foster n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Cathcart n 889
00/0
00/0
A. Doucouré n 887.6
1.76/4
0.11/0
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Watford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
B. Foster n 890
00/0
00/0
Kiko Femenía n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Dawson n 490
00/0
00/0
C. Cathcart n 889
00/0
00/0
A. Doucouré n 887.6
00/0
00/0
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Arsenal

Arsenal Goalkeeper

Arsenal — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
B. Leno490360 min143.5 /9061.5 /9000 /90
Arsenal — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arsenal before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
B. Leno n 890
3.87/5

Arsenal Defensive

Arsenal — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
A. Maitland-Niles490360 min102.5 /9082 /9020.5 /90276.8 /9041 /9000 /90
S. Papastathopoulos490360 min61.5 /9030.8 /9041 /90225.5 /9010.3 /9010.3 /90
David Luiz390270 min41.3 /9041.3 /9051.7 /9093 /9020.7 /9020.7 /90
Nacho Monreal390270 min10.3 /9031 /9010.3 /90113.7 /9010.3 /9000 /90
S. Kolašinac255109 min21.7 /9000 /9000 /9054.1 /9000 /9000 /90
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Arsenal — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arsenal before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Maitland-Niles n 883.3
1.45/4
0.53/1
—
S. Papastathopoulos n 890
0.54/0
0.64/1
Kiko Femenía
P. Aubameyang n 890
0.42/1
0.64/1
—
B. Leno n 890
00/0
0.11/0
—
M. Guendouzi n 868.1
1.25/2
26/3
A. Doucouré
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Arsenal — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arsenal before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Maitland-Niles n 883.3
1.55/4
S. Papastathopoulos n 890
1.46/3
P. Aubameyang n 890
0.84/2
M. Guendouzi n 868.1
1.54/3
N. Pépé n 461
1.53/1
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Arsenal Attacking

Arsenal — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
P. Aubameyang490360 min30.8 /9000 /90133.3 /9051.3 /9041 /9020.5 /90
N. Pépé461244 min00 /9010.4 /90124.4 /9041.5 /9062.2 /90155.5 /90
A. Lacazette269138 min21.3 /9000 /9085.2 /9053.3 /9021.3 /9021.3 /90
M. Guendouzi489356 min00 /9010.3 /9030.8 /9020.5 /9020.5 /9041 /90
Dani Ceballos449197 min00 /9020.9 /9052.3 /9020.9 /9052.3 /9073.2 /90
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Arsenal — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arsenal before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
P. Aubameyang n 890
4.48/8
1.96/5
S. Papastathopoulos n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
A. Maitland-Niles n 883.3
0.32/0
00/0
B. Leno n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Guendouzi n 868.1
0.73/1
0.32/0
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Arsenal — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Arsenal before kick-off, to 1 September 2019. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
P. Aubameyang n 890
1.16/2
00/0
A. Maitland-Niles n 883.3
00/0
0.32/0
B. Leno n 890
00/0
00/0
S. Papastathopoulos n 890
00/0
00/0
M. Guendouzi n 868.1
00/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
WatfordArsenal
52%Possession48%
31Shots7
10Shots on target4
15Shots off target2
6Blocked shots1
16Shots inside the box4
7Corners1
1Offsides0
14Fouls4
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves8
499Passes466
89%Pass accuracy83%

Watford Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Foster9000000006.3
Kiko Femenía90001032Y6.8
C. Dawson9000000106.4
C. Kabasele9000100106.4
A. Doucouré9000513307.4
É. Capoue90000015Y7.4
T. Cleverley9010733107.9
Deulofeu9001748208.5
J. Holebas78002112Y6.4
W. Hughes6300201006.9
A. Gray5400100006.4
I. Sarr sub3600201006.7
R. Pereyra sub2710212007.6
D. Janmaat sub1200100006.7

Arsenal Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
B. Leno90000000Y7.7
A. Maitland-Niles9001001206.5
S. Papastathopoulos9000000205.9
David Luiz9000000006.2
S. Kolašinac90010020Y6.7
G. Xhaka9000100407.3
P. Aubameyang9020320008.2
N. Pépé9000101206.9
M. Özil7100002007
M. Guendouzi67000011Y6
Dani Ceballos6000000006.2
J. Willock3000000006.2
L. Torreira2300110006.4
R. Nelson1900110206.6

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 Arsenal — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
WatfordLLLWD
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
ArsenalLWWLD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Watford 1 · 0 draws · Arsenal 3 · 2.25 goals/game
  • 2019-04-15 Watford 0–1 Arsenal
  • 2018-09-29 Arsenal 2–0 Watford
  • 2018-03-11 Arsenal 3–0 Watford
  • 2017-10-14 Watford 2–1 Arsenal
League standing · 2019/20
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Watford#19 pos34 pts38 pl-28 GD
Arsenal#8 pos56 pts38 pl+8 GD
Goals per game
Watford scored0.95
Arsenal scored1.47
Watford conceded1.68
Arsenal conceded1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Watford and Arsenal?
In their last 4 meetings, Watford won 1, Arsenal won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.25 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Watford and Arsenal?
Recent form — Watford 1W 1D 3L; Arsenal 2W 1D 2L.

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