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Player of the matchHarrison Jones7.9Harrison JonesPeterborough United · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 1 key pass

Watford 1:5 Peterborough United — Match Report

Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
Peterborough United beat Watford 5-1 in the EFL Cup second round after taking a two-goal lead inside the first 23 minutes. Harry Leonard scored twice as the visitors built a five-goal advantage before Watford got a late consolation.
Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Watford vs Peterborough United?

Watford 1-5 Peterborough United (EFL Cup, Round 2).

Who scored?

James Clarridge (10') for Peterborough United; Harry Leonard (23') for Peterborough United; Harry Leonard (51', assist Benjamin Woods) for Peterborough United; Bolu Shofowoke (55') for Peterborough United; Harrison Jones (64', assist Benjamin Woods) for Peterborough United; Mamadou Doumbia (73', assist Amin Nabizada) for Watford.

Was Peterborough United's win deserved?

Yes — Peterborough United were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in Watford vs Peterborough United?

Yellow cards: George Nevett (Peterborough United).

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Head to Head meetings

Watford – Peterborough United

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Watford

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Peterborough United

  • 0

    Victories

  • 0

    Draws

  • 1

    Victories

Victories

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0

1

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Scored goals

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1

5

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Average per game

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1

5

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The biggest victory

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0

1-5

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Form
Watford

Watford

  • 5Matches
  • 3Goals
  • 0.6Goal per game
  • 1Wins
  • 0Draws
  • 4Losses
24.10, 14:00

Wolverhampton

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Watford

17.10, 11:30

Watford

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Charlton Athletic

13.10, 18:45

Cardiff City

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Watford

10.10, 14:00

Watford

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Burnley

18.09, 19:00

Bristol City

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Watford

Peterborough United

Peterborough United

  • 5Matches
  • 7Goals
  • 1.4Goal per game
  • 1Wins
  • 2Draws
  • 2Losses
27.10, 19:45

Bradford City

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Peterborough United

24.10, 14:00

Bromley

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Peterborough United

20.10, 18:45

Huddersfield Town

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Peterborough United

17.10, 11:30

Peterborough United

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Burton Albion

10.10, 14:00

Leicester City

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Peterborough United

Best statistical picks

Watford – Peterborough United

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5

  • Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5

  • Watford opened the score in 4 of the last 5 matches

  • X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches

  • Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5

Odds
1X2
2.103.603.10