Wrexham vs Watford: Championship stats and head-to-head
Wrexham host Watford at SToK Cae Ras on 22 August 2026 in Championship Game Week 2, with Phil Parkinson's Hollywood-backed side chasing a first win of 2026-27 after a late Cardiff draw. Watford arrive eighth after beating Southampton, and they lead the recent wrexham watford head-to-head with one win and one draw from two meetings.
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Key Takeaways
- Wrexham and Watford meet at SToK Cae Ras on 22 August 2026 in Game Week 2 of the Championship.
- Watford lead the recent head-to-head: one win and one draw from two meetings, with five goals to Wrexham's three.
- Wrexham opened with a 1-1 draw against Cardiff; Watford beat Southampton 2-1 in their season opener.
- Watford sit eighth in the early table; Wrexham are 15th with one point from one match.
- US viewers can stream the match live on Paramount+.
What is the Wrexham vs Watford head-to-head record?
These sides have met twice in the Championship. Watford won the most recent fixture 3-1 at Vicarage Road on 17 March 2026. Before that, they drew 2-2 at SToK Cae Ras in December 2025.
Across those two games, Watford hold the stronger record with one win to Wrexham's none and one draw. Wrexham scored three goals; Watford scored five. Both matches finished over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in each meeting.
How are Wrexham and Watford performing this season?
Wrexham began the 2026-27 campaign with a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City on 17 August. Rubin Colwill's 98th-minute free-kick denied them all three points, and Parkinson was furious with the match officials. Wrexham sit 15th with one point from one match.
Watford opened with a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Vicarage Road on 16 August. Alessio Dionisi's side also beat Crawley Town 1-0 in the Carabao Cup. Watford are eighth with three points and travel north with confidence.
Recent form tells a similar story. Wrexham have won one, drawn one, and lost three of their last five across all competitions, scoring four and conceding three. Watford have won three, drawn one, and lost one in the same span, scoring eight and conceding four.
Who is starting for Wrexham vs Watford?
Parkinson names a 3-4-2-1 lineup with Patterson in goal and Moore leading the line. The back three includes Doyle, Hyam, and Vyner, with Thomason, O'Brien, and Whiteman in midfield. Broadhead, Rathbone, and Imray support Moore in attack.
Dionisi opts for a 4-2-3-1 with Ravaglia in goal. Zemura, Keben, Pollock, and Traoré form the back four. Kyprianou and Bove sit in midfield, with Maamma, Iker Bravo, and Nabizada behind striker Kjerrumgaard.
John Busby is the referee, assisted by Paul Hodskinson and Mark Dwyer. Full lineups and live updates are available via BBC Sport.
Where can you watch Wrexham vs Watford?
Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 BST on 22 August 2026 at SToK Cae Ras. In the United States, the match is available to stream live on Paramount+.
Wrexham's defence has yet to keep a clean sheet in competitive action this term, while Watford arrive well-drilled after a strong pre-season. The Hornets will test whether Parkinson's side can turn a frustrating opening week into a statement win at home.