Leicester 1-2 Watford - Result & Match Stats (Championship)

Leicester vs Watford - result

Leicester 1-2 Watford in the Championship at King Power Stadium, Leicester on 26 December 2025. Scorers: Jordan James for Leicester; Mattie Pollock, Othmane Maamma for Watford. In their last 5 meetings, Leicester have won 4, Watford 0, with 1 draw.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Leicester vs Watford?

Leicester 1-2 Watford in the Championship on Friday 26 December 2025 at King Power Stadium. Scorers: Jordan James for Leicester; Mattie Pollock, Othmane Maamma for Watford.

Where was Leicester vs Watford played?

Leicester vs Watford was played at King Power Stadium in Leicester, the home ground of Leicester.

What is Leicester's recent form?

Leicester's last five results read L W D W L (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

What is Watford's recent form?

Watford's last five results read L W D D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

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

Across the last 5 meetings Leicester have won 4, Watford have won 0 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was Watford 0-0 Leicester City on 21 March 2026 in the Championship.

Who is the standout player for Leicester?

Tom Watson leads Leicester with 15 shots across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Watford?

Amin Nabizada leads Watford with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Leicester vs Watford?

Joshua Smith refereed Leicester vs Watford, averaging 25.8 fouls and 5.3 yellow cards per game this season.

Leicester vs Watford - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
21 Mar 2026	Championship	Watford vs Leicester City	0-0
10 Feb 2024	Championship	Watford vs Leicester City	1-2
25 Nov 2023	Championship	Leicester City vs Watford	2-0
15 May 2022	Premier League	Watford vs Leicester City	1-5
28 Nov 2021	Premier League	Leicester City vs Watford	4-2

Leicester 1-2 Watford: match stats

Stat	Leicester	Watford
Possession	51%	49%
Shots	9	13
Shots on target	2	3
Corners	5	6
Fouls	14	8
Yellow cards	3	2
Tackles	19	25
Passes	458	448

Leicester vs Watford goals and red cards

Leicester: J. James 7'. Watford: O. Maamma 45', M. Pollock 65'.

Leicester season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.5	16 of 24
Goals against	1.6	19 of 24
Shots	15.6	5 of 24
Shots on target	5	6 of 24
Fouls	8.6	22 of 24
Tackles	13.7	16 of 24
Passes	606.7	1 of 24
Corners	6.7	4 of 24

Leicester player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Emil Riis (2), Liam Cullen (2), John Lundstram (1).
Assists: Louis Page (3), Luke Thomas (2), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (1).
Shots: Tom Watson (22), Bobby De Cordova-Reid (13).
Fouls: Luke Thomas (9), Wes Burns (8), Harry Souttar (8).

Watford season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	0.9	24 of 24
Goals against	1.3	5 of 24
Shots	11.6	20 of 24
Shots on target	3.5	19 of 24
Fouls	11.5	8 of 24
Tackles	14.6	13 of 24
Passes	387.3	15 of 24
Corners	3.6	23 of 24

Watford player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Amin Nabizada (3), Mamadou Doumbia (2), Marc Bola (1).
Assists: Edo Kayembe (1), Iker Bravo (1), Amin Nabizada (1).
Shots: Iker Bravo (19), Luca Kjerrumgaard (15), Mamadou Doumbia (15).
Fouls: Mamadou Doumbia (13), Mattie Pollock (11), Hector Kyprianou (11).