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Swansea vs Watford result, stats & H2H

Swansea

1–1

Watford

Žan Vipotnik

Nestory Irankunda

23/08/2025 14:30 · Swansea.com Stadium

Swansea1–1Watford

Key events

Goals, cards and substitutions, minute by minute

Key events

Žan Vipotnik
Josh Tymon
Ethan Galbraith
Marko Stamenić

Nestory Irankunda
Kwadwo Baah
Jeremy Ngakia
James Morris
Hector Kyprianou
Ryan Andrews

Key stats

The main team numbers from the match feed; all of them are in the Stats tab

Key stats

SwanseaWatford

2Shots on target4

11Fouls17

3Yellow cards5

0Red cards0

All stats (8)

Top-rated players

Highest player ratings from the official match data feed

Top 5

Swansea

Watford

Nestory IrankundaFW · 58′Player of the match8.2
Ethan GalbraithMF · 90′7.7
Ben CabangoDF · 90′7.3
Marc BolaMF · 90′7.2
Cameron BurgessDF · 90′7.0

Ethan GalbraithMF · 90′7.7
Ben CabangoDF · 90′7.3
Cameron BurgessDF · 90′7.0

Nestory IrankundaFW · 58′Player of the match8.2
Marc BolaMF · 90′7.2
Max AlleyneDF · 87′7.0

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Match information

Competition, kick-off in your time zone, venue and referee

Match information

Competition: EFL Championship
Kick-off: Sat 23 Aug 14:30 EEST
Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium
Capacity: 21,028

Head-to-head

Results between the two teams and each team's latest matches. W win · D draw · L loss

Head-to-head

11Swansea wins

5Draws

11Watford wins

Last matches: Swansea

24.10.26EFL ChampionshipQPRSwansea50L
17.10.26EFL ChampionshipSwanseaWest Ham United01L
13.10.26EFL ChampionshipMillwallSwansea01W
10.10.26EFL ChampionshipSwanseaNorwich21W
19.09.26EFL ChampionshipLincolnSwansea12W

Last matches: Watford

24.10.26EFL ChampionshipWolverhampton WanderersWatford10L
17.10.26EFL ChampionshipWatfordCharlton20W
13.10.26EFL ChampionshipCardiffWatford51L
10.10.26EFL ChampionshipWatfordBurnley04L
18.09.26EFL ChampionshipBristol CityWatford10L

Head-to-head matches

01.09.26EFL ChampionshipSwanseaWatford20W
31.01.26EFL ChampionshipWatfordSwansea02W
23.08.25EFL ChampionshipSwanseaWatford11D
12.03.25ChampionshipWatfordSwansea10L
05.11.24ChampionshipSwanseaWatford10W
06.03.24ChampionshipWatfordSwansea11D

2.19Avg goals48%Both scored37%Over 2.5

W/D/L from the perspective of the team in the list title (mutual games: the home team of this match).

Swansea vs Watford: head-to-head record

27 meetings since 1982: results, goals, BTTS and over/under.

11Swansea wins

5Draws

11Watford wins

31:28Goals (Swansea : Watford)

2.19Goals per match

48%BTTS

67%Over 1.5

37%Over 2.5

15%Over 3.5

Swansea at home: 6-4-418:12 goals in 14 games
Watford at home: 7-1-516:13 goals in 13 games
Swansea's biggest win: 4–0Swansea 4–0 Watford, 30 Dec 2022
Watford's biggest win: 2–0Watford 2–0 Swansea, 8 May 2021

Meetings (20 most recent)

Date	Competition	Home	Score	Away
1 Sept 2026	EFL Championship	Swansea	2–0	Watford
31 Jan 2026	EFL Championship	Watford	0–2	Swansea
23 Aug 2025	EFL Championship	Swansea	1–1	Watford
12 Mar 2025	Championship	Watford	1–0	Swansea
5 Nov 2024	Championship	Swansea	1–0	Watford
6 Mar 2024	Championship	Watford	1–1	Swansea
24 Oct 2023	Championship	Swansea	0–1	Watford
30 Dec 2022	Championship	Swansea	4–0	Watford
5 Oct 2022	Championship	Watford	1–2	Swansea
8 May 2021	Championship	Watford	2–0	Swansea
2 Jan 2021	Championship	Swansea	2–1	Watford
24 Sept 2019	Carling Cup	Watford	2–1	Swansea
30 Dec 2017	Premier League	Watford	1–2	Swansea
23 Sept 2017	Premier League	Swansea	1–2	Watford
15 Apr 2017	Premier League	Watford	1–0	Swansea
22 Oct 2016	Premier League	Swansea	0–0	Watford
18 Jan 2016	Premier League	Swansea	1–0	Watford
12 Sept 2015	Premier League	Watford	1–0	Swansea
8 Mar 2011	Championship	Swansea	1–1	Watford
28 Sept 2010	Championship	Watford	2–3	Swansea

Every meeting we have on record: our match archive plus the head-to-head feed.

Form, last 5 matches

Newest first: result, date and competition, opponent, score. H = home, A = away

Swansea3W 0D 2L · goals 5–8

L24.10EFL ChampionshipAQPR0–5
L17.10EFL ChampionshipHWest Ham United0–1
W13.10EFL ChampionshipAMillwall1–0
W10.10EFL ChampionshipHNorwich2–1
W19.09EFL ChampionshipALincoln2–1

Watford1W 0D 4L · goals 3–11

L24.10EFL ChampionshipAWolverhampton Wanderers0–1
W17.10EFL ChampionshipHCharlton2–0
L13.10EFL ChampionshipACardiff1–5
L10.10EFL ChampionshipHBurnley0–4
L18.09EFL ChampionshipABristol City0–1

Goals and trends · last 10

Averages and shares from each team's latest matches, all competitions

SwanseaWatford

1.4Goals scored per game0.7

1.2Goals conceded per game1.8

40%Both teams scored40%

60%Over 2.5 goals40%

4Clean sheets1

30%Failed to score50%

3-1-1Home team at home · away team away (W-D-L)0-0-5

Season stats

Per game this season, each team in its own league

SwanseaWatford

Championship 2025/2026 · 45 gamesChampionship 2026/2027 · 8 games

1.2Goals scored0.9

1.2Goals conceded1.3

4.6Corners3.6

12.4Shots11.6

54%Possession46%

2.0Yellow cards2.9

27%Clean sheets0%

22%Failed to score38%

11-6-6Home / away record (W-D-L)0-1-3

Match stats

Team and player statistics from the match feed

Match statistics

SwanseaWatford

Top stats

2Shots on target4

Passes

412Passes300

306Accurate passes215

74%Pass accuracy72%

Defence

11Fouls17

3Goalkeeper saves1

Discipline

3Yellow cards5

0Red cards0

Player statistics

Top-rated players

8.2Nestory IrankundaWatford
7.7Ethan GalbraithSwansea
7.3Ben CabangoSwansea
7.2Marc BolaWatford
7.0Cameron BurgessSwansea

Swansea (15)

Watford (16)

Ratings and per-player numbers come from the official match data feed. Hover or long-press a column header for its full name.

Standings

Both teams highlighted, with the clubs around them

Table · Championship

#	Team	P	GD	Pts	Form
1	Middlesbrough	12	+10	25	WDWWD
2	Swansea	12	+3	23	LLWWW
3	West Ham	12	+17	22	LWWDD
20	Norwich	12	-2	12	WLLLL
21	Watford	12	-10	11	LWLLL
22	Burnley	12	-8	8	LLDWD

Line-ups

Starting XI and formations, with ratings, goals, cards and substitutions when the feed has them

Line-ups

SwanseaFormationWatford

Swansea

Watford

Goal
Yellow card
Captain
Player rating (match feed)

Substitutes

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About this match

Swansea vs Watford preview

Final score in the EFL Championship on Sat, 23 Aug 2025: Swansea 1–1 Watford.

Form · last 5 matches

SwanseaLLWWW5 scored · 8 conceded

WatfordLWLLL3 scored · 11 conceded

Key facts · last 5

SwanseaWatford

1.4Goals scored per game0.7

1.2Goals conceded per game1.8

40%Both teams scored40%

60%Over 2.5 goals40%

4Clean sheets1

Head-to-head in numbers

11Swansea wins

5Draws

11Watford wins

27 meetings · 2.2 goals per game · both teams scored in 48%

League table

Swansea2nd23 pts · 12 played

Watford21st11 pts · 12 played

Swansea lead by 12 pts

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Swansea come into the game with LLWWW in their last 5 (5 scored, 8 conceded), while Watford have LWLLL (3 scored, 11 conceded).

Over 2.5 goals came in 60% of Swansea's recent games and 40% of Watford's, with both teams scoring in 40% and 40%.

Per game, Swansea average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded (clean sheets: 4), Watford 0.7 and 1.8 (clean sheets: 1).

Head-to-head over 27 previous meetings: Swansea 11 wins, Watford 11 wins, draws 5.

Those 27 games averaged 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 48% of them.

In the table, Swansea are 2nd (23 pts from 12 games) and Watford are 21st (11 pts from 12).

Nito explains: Swansea vs Watford

What the numbers on this page mean, in plain words. Every figure comes from our match data.

How often do Swansea and Watford matches see both teams score?

Both teams to score (BTTS) pays on "Yes" when each side scores at least once. It happened in 40% of Swansea's last 10 matches and 40% of Watford's last 10. In their 27 recorded meetings it was 48%. In this match it landed (Swansea 1-1 Watford).

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

Over 2.5 goals wins when the match has 3 or more goals. Swansea reached that in 60% of their last 10 matches, Watford in 40% of their last 10. Their 27 meetings averaged 2.2 goals (37% over 2.5). This match had 2 goals: under.

What does the form guide LLWWW mean?

W = win, D = draw, L = loss, newest result first. Swansea, last 5: 3 W · 0 D · 2 L (5 scored, 8 conceded). Watford, last 5: 1 W · 0 D · 4 L (3 scored, 11 conceded).

Where do Swansea and Watford stand in the table?

Swansea are 2nd with 23 points from 12 games. Watford are 21st with 11 points from 12 games. The gap between them is 12 points.

Swansea vs Watford: questions & answers

Who won Swansea vs Watford?

Swansea and Watford drew 1–1.

Did both teams score in Swansea vs Watford?

Yes, the match finished 1–1.

When was Swansea vs Watford played?

Swansea vs Watford was played on Sat, 23 Aug 2025 at 14:30 (GMT+3) at Swansea.com Stadium.

What is the head-to-head record between Swansea and Watford?

27 meetings: Swansea 11 wins, 5 draws, Watford 11 wins. Those 27 games averaged 2.2 goals, with both teams scoring in 48% of them.

Swansea vs Watford result, stats & H2H

Swansea

Watford

Key events

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Top-rated players

Match information

Match information

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Swansea

Last matches: Watford

Head-to-head matches

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Season stats

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Championship

Line-ups

Line-ups

Substitutes

Comments

Swansea vs Watford preview

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Nito explains: Swansea vs Watford

How often do Swansea and Watford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLWWW mean?

Where do Swansea and Watford stand in the table?

Swansea vs Watford: questions & answers

More on this match

Key facts

Key stats

Key stats

Top-rated players

Head-to-head

Head-to-head

Last matches: Swansea

Last matches: Watford

Head-to-head matches

Match stats

Match statistics

Top stats

Passes

Defence

Discipline

Player statistics

Top-rated players

Standings

Table · Championship

Form · last 5 matches

Key facts · last 5

Head-to-head in numbers

League table

Swansea vs Watford: questions & answers

Meetings (20 most recent)

Form, last 5 matches

Goals and trends · last 10

Nito explains: Swansea vs Watford

How often do Swansea and Watford matches see both teams score?

What does over 2.5 goals mean for this match?

What does the form guide LLWWW mean?

Where do Swansea and Watford stand in the table?

More on this match

Season stats

Line-ups