Championship — Regular Season
How did Watford and Burnley perform?
Watford and Burnley Match Stats
Watford and Burnley Lineups
Watford
4-2-3-1 Burnley
4-3-3Watford and Burnley Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Championship Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57-29 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37-26 | 11 | 46 |
| 3 |  Ipswich |
25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42-24 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 |  Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36-25 | 11 | 43 |
| 5 |  Millwall |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29-33 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford |
25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37-29 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 |  Hull |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40-38 | 2 | 41 |
| 8 |  Stoke |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32-23 | 9 | 40 |
| 9 |  Wrexham |
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38-32 | 6 | 40 |
| 10 |  Bristol City |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38-29 | 9 | 39 |
| 11 |  QPR |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38-39 | -1 | 38 |
| 12 |  Leicester |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37-38 | -1 | 37 |
| 13 |  Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35-35 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 |  Birmingham |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35-36 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 |  Southampton |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38-38 | 0 | 33 |
| 16 |  Sheffield Utd |
25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36-38 | -2 | 32 |
| 17 |  Swansea |
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27-33 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 |  West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29-35 | -6 | 31 |
| 19 |  Charlton |
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25-32 | -7 | 29 |
| 20 |  Blackburn |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24-30 | -6 | 28 |
| 21 |  Portsmouth |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21-35 | -14 | 25 |
| 22 |  Norwich |
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28-39 | -11 | 24 |
| 23 |  Oxford Utd |
25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25-35 | -10 | 22 |
| 24 |  Sheffield Wed |
25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18-51 | -33 | -7 |
Qualification/Relegation
Watford vs Burnley Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2022-08-12
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Watford faced off against Burnley at Vicarage Road (Watford). The Championship — Regular Season fixture, contested on August 12, 2022, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Watford were sitting in 6th place with 41 points. Their campaign has seen 11 wins and 8 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
Burnley, sitting in unknown with 0 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 0 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 4 Championship — Regular Season meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Watford have secured 1 wins.
However, Burnley have proven to be tough opponents, winning 2 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 3 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 2 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Watford
- Watford 3-0 Birmingham (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Norwich 0-1 Watford (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Leicester 1-2 Watford (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Watford 1-0 Stoke (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Wrexham 2-2 Watford (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Watford 1-1 Sheffield Wed (Championship, Dec 09, 2025)
- Watford 3-2 Norwich (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Birmingham 2-1 Watford (Championship, Dec 01, 2025)
- Watford 1-1 Preston (Championship, Nov 25, 2025)
- Derby 2-3 Watford (Championship, Nov 22, 2025)
Recent Matches of Burnley
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Watford vs Burnley clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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