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  • 25 August 2026, Watford vs Peterborough United, 1-5, Lose
  • 08 August 2026, Watford vs Crawley Town, 1-0, Win
  • 12 August 2025, Watford vs Norwich City, 1-2, Lose
  • 24 September 2024, Manchester City vs Watford, 2-1, Lose
  • 27 August 2024, Watford vs Plymouth Argyle, 2-0, Win
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  • 08 August 2026, Watford vs Crawley Town, 1-0, Lose
  • 03 August 2026, York City FC vs Crawley Town, 0-2, Win
  • 12 August 2025, Swansea City vs Crawley Town, 3-1, Lose
  • 27 August 2024, Brighton and Hove Albion vs Crawley Town, 4-0, Lose
  • 13 August 2024, Crawley Town vs Swindon Town, 4-2, Win
Crawley Town
Away
EFL Cup
EFL Cup, England

Watford edged Crawley Town 1-0 in the EFL Cup, with the winning goal arriving in the second half at 01:38:42. The Hornets generated 12 corners to Crawley’s 1, underscoring a sustained attacking pressure throughout the tie.

Crawley committed more fouls (14) than Watford (11), and the card tally favoured the visitors with three yellows in the second half. Watford had two yellows—one in the first half and one in the second. Offsides were level at 2-2.

Watford’s 12 corners indicate persistent attacking pressure and an emphasis on width and set-piece routines. Crawley managed only one corner, suggesting limited threat from their own dead-ball situations against Watford.

Defensively, Crawley absorbed the pressure for long spells and avoided any red cards, but they conceded the decisive goal late in the second half. There were no dismissals, and the late strike suggests Watford found a decisive seam as the match wore on.

TACTICAL INSIGHT: Watford’s approach relied on cross-driven attacks and repeated set-piece exposure to unlock Crawley’s defence, with the corner torrent acting as the engine of their threat. Crawley’s shape appeared compact yet reactive, conceding the decisive goal from a late surge rather than a prolonged break.

Bettor takeaway: The volume of corners and the late winner imply Watford remain dangerous in fixtures where opponents defend deep and concede space on the wings. For Crawley, improving discipline and converting even a fraction of the few set-pieces they win would be necessary to convert cup ties into results against stronger opposition.

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Form Guide

Lose1-5Watford vs Peterborough United
Win1-0Watford vs Crawley Town
Lose1-2Watford vs Norwich City
Lose2-1Manchester City vs Watford
Win2-0Watford vs Plymouth Argyle
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:9
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Watford has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:9, scoring 1.2 goals average
Lose1-0Watford vs Crawley Town
Win0-2York City FC vs Crawley Town
Lose3-1Swansea City vs Crawley Town
Lose4-0Brighton and Hove Albion vs Crawley Town
Win4-2Crawley Town vs Swindon Town
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
7:10
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Crawley Town has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:10, scoring 1.4 goals average

Watford H2H Crawley Town

Home gameWatford10Crawley TownAway gameEFL Cup
PLAYED
1
WINS
1
GOALS
1:0
GOALS / MATCH
1.00
  • In the last one matches that these two sides meet, Watford overtook Crawley Town once
  • Watford won once
  • Teams played one times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 1:0; average goals per match – 1.00
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