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Watford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Preston
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Watford
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Preston
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Injuries & suspensions
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Watford
No standout lineup notes for this match.
Preston
No standout lineup notes for this match.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Watford vs Preston record
3
Watford wins
5
Draws
3
Preston wins
11 meetings on record
Watford
- E. Kayembe started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Preston
- I. Louza started the last 4 meetings vs Preston
Preston
- J. Storey started all 6 of our recorded meetings vs Watford
LAST MEETINGS
- 14 Feb 2026Preston 2–2 WatfordChampionship
- 25 Nov 2025Watford 1–1 PrestonChampionship
- 21 Jan 2025Watford 1–2 PrestonChampionship
- 2 Oct 2024Preston 3–0 WatfordChampionship
- 6 Apr 2024Watford 0–0 PrestonChampionship
- 16 Dec 2023Preston 1–5 WatfordChampionship
- 4 Mar 2023Watford 0–0 PrestonChampionship
- 20 Aug 2022Preston 0–0 WatfordChampionship
- 16 Feb 2021Preston 0–1 WatfordChampionship
- 28 Nov 2020Watford 4–1 PrestonChampionship
About this match
Watford vs Preston lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Watford vs Preston in the Championship on 8 Sept 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 7:45pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Watford vs Preston?
- Our predicted XIs for Watford and Preston are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Watford vs Preston announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Watford vs Preston kick off?
- Watford vs Preston kicks off at 7:45pm BST on 8 Sept 2026.