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Opening day
First XI of the Championship season. Managers usually name a strong side on opening day, and summer signings can go straight in. E. Kayembe has started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Southampton.
Early crowd picks
Southampton's predicted XI1 prediction
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Southampton
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Peretz
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Bree
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Harwood-Bellis
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Jelert
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Welington
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Azaz
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Charles
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Jander
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Fellows
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Scienza
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Larin
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Fan Predictions — 1 lineup created
Southampton
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Watford vs Southampton record
2
Watford wins
9
Draws
11
Southampton wins
22 meetings on record
Watford
- E. Kayembe started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Southampton
Southampton
- T. Harwood-Bellis started all 4 of our recorded meetings vs Watford
- J. Stephens started the last 3 meetings vs Watford
LAST MEETINGS
- 7 Feb 2026Southampton 1–0 WatfordChampionship
- 30 Aug 2025Watford 2–2 SouthamptonChampionship
- 13 Apr 2024Southampton 3–2 WatfordChampionship
- 6 Feb 2024Southampton 3–0 WatfordFA Cup
- 28 Jan 2024Watford 1–1 SouthamptonFA Cup
- 9 Dec 2023Watford 1–1 SouthamptonChampionship
- 23 Jul 2022Watford 0–0 SouthamptonFriendlies Clubs
- 13 Mar 2022Southampton 1–2 WatfordPremier League
- 30 Oct 2021Watford 0–1 SouthamptonPremier League
- 28 Jun 2020Watford 1–3 SouthamptonPremier League
About this match
Watford vs Southampton lineups
Predicted lineups and team news for Watford vs Southampton in the Championship on 16 Aug 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 1:30pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Watford vs Southampton?
- Our predicted XIs for Watford and Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton kick off?
- Watford vs Southampton kicks off at 1:30pm BST on 16 Aug 2026.