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Watford most-used starting XI48 MATCHES

Watford's most-used starting XI last season, across 48 official matches, was Selvik in goal, a back five of Pollock, Bola, Abankwah, Ngakia and Keben, and Kjerrumgaard and Irankunda further forward. A predicted lineup for their next fixture appears here once it is scheduled.

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Team news

  • No longer available: Abankwah.
  • Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 18 of the last 30 matches.

Compiled from the official lineups we hold for Watford last season. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
4-4-2most-used · 18 of last 30
4-4-2
60%
4-2-3-1
33%
3-5-2
3%
5-4-1
3%

Last Season's Most Common Watford XI

Based on 48 official matches last season

Players who have since left are flagged below. We switch to this season’s XI once enough matches are played.

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups last season.

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Who started Watford's last match?
Watford's starting XI on 2 May 2026 in the Championship: E. Selvik, J. Abankwah, M. Pollock, S. Goglichidze, J. Ngakia, N. Mendy, I. Louza, E. Kayembe, O. Maamma, G. Chakvetadze, N. Irankunda.
What was Watford's last result?
Watford lost to Coventry 0–4 on 2 May 2026.
When did Watford last win?
Watford last won on 17 Mar 2026, beating Wrexham 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Watford?
E. Kayembe has taken the most penalties for Watford in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Watford in the 2025-26 season?
I. Louza leads with 42 starts for Watford across all competitions in the 2025-26 season.
What formation does Watford use most often?
Watford have used a 4-4-2 in 22 of their 47 matches in the 2025-26 season.
Which Watford goalkeeper has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
E. Selvik has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Watford in the 2025-26 season, starting 41 matches.
Which Watford defender has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
M. Pollock has made the most starts as defender for Watford in the 2025-26 season, starting 33 matches.
Which Watford midfielder has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
I. Louza has made the most starts as midfielder for Watford in the 2025-26 season, starting 42 matches.
Which Watford forward has started the most in the 2025-26 season?
L. Kjerrumgaard has made the most starts as forward for Watford in the 2025-26 season, starting 35 matches.
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