Watford edged past Crawley Town 1-0 in the EFL Cup first round, thanks to Marc Bola's goal in the 90th minute. The hosts controlled the game throughout but needed a late winner to settle the tie.
9.5Vito MannoneCrawley Town · Goalkeeper10 savesWatford 1:0 Crawley Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 0
- 24(Foul)
Second half1 - 0
- 62(Foul)
- 63(Dissent)
- 67(Foul)
- 90 + 7(Foul)
- 90 + 9
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What was the final score of Watford vs Crawley Town?
Watford 1-0 Crawley Town (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Marc Bola (90') for Watford.
Was Watford's win deserved?
Yes — Watford were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Watford vs Crawley Town?
Yellow cards: Edoardo Bove (Watford); Charlie Barker (Crawley Town); Iker Bravo (Watford); Kellan Gordon (Crawley Town); Pemi Aderoju (Crawley Town).
Head to Head meetings Watford - Crawley Town
- Matches1
- The biggest draw0
- The most effective match1-0
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Crawley Town
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Victories |  1 | 0  |
Scored goals | 1 | 0 |
Average per game | 1 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 1-0 | 0 |
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Watford - Crawley Town Best statistical picks
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Watford
These sides have never met, so form is the only guide — and it cuts both ways. Watford's last five at home read LWDLL, while Crawley's away run is steadier. CheckLive's read still leans Watford, a 59% lean that is narrow rather than commanding.
Over 3.52.25
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
35.8
35
CheckSkill
50.2
49.5
CheckMental
24.4
24.4
CheckLive total40 vs 39.4+0.6
More match signals
Over 4.561%4.00
Both teams to score — Yes60%1.95
Home win — Watford54%1.27
Today's market odds.
All both teams to score predictions →Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Watford and Crawley Town?
Watford are the narrow pick here, but the margin is slim. Neither side has been in sparkling form, and with no previous meetings between the clubs, this EFL Cup tie is closer than the league gap suggests.
Are Watford favourites given their home advantage?
Watford hold only a slight edge on CheckLive's read, and their recent home form is poor — one win in five at Vicarage Road. Crawley's away record is steadier, so this is no one-sided cup tie.
Will both teams score at Vicarage Road?
Both teams scoring looks plausible. Watford have conceded nine in their last five home games while Crawley have scored in steady away trips, though the sample is small and cup rotations could change the picture.
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Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
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