Watford FC 1-5 Peterborough
Updated
Peterborough won: Watford FC 1-5 Peterborough in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Tue, 25 Aug 2026 at Vicarage Road, Watford. Watford FC goals: Mamadou Doumbia 73'. Peterborough goals: James Andrew Clarridge 10' (og), Harry Leonard 23', Harry Leonard 51', Boluwatife Shofowoke 55', Harrison Jones 64'. Expected goals: 1.93-3.32. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Harry Leonard (8.9).
Match report
Peterborough rout Watford FC 5-1
Peterborough thrashed Watford FC 5-1 away from home at Vicarage Road on Tuesday 25 August in EFL Cup.
An own goal by James Andrew Clarridge put Peterborough ahead on 10' (0-1), Harry Leonard made it 0-2 on 23', added another on 51' (0-3), Boluwatife Shofowoke made it 0-4 on 55', Harrison Jones made it 0-5 on 64' and Mamadou Doumbia pulled one back for Watford FC on 73' (1-5).
Watford FC had 63% of the ball, shots were 17-19 (5-10 on target) and expected goals finished 1.93-3.32. Peterborough were the better side on chances, too.
Harry Leonard (Peterborough United) was player of the match with an 8.9 rating.
Attendance: 7,978. Referee: Isaac Searle.
Match stats
| Watford FC | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.93 | 3.32 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 25 |
| Big chances | 3 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 514 (89%) | 278 (85%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Total shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 11 | 14 |
Lineups
Watford FC (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bachmann, Albert Eames, James Andrew Clarridge, Raphael London, Tomiwa Akinyimika, Edo Kayembe, Leo Ramirez-Espain, Michael Adu-Poku, Martín Payero, Rocco Vata, Mamadou Doumbia
Peterborough (4-3-3): Alex Bass, James Dornelly, David Okagbue, George Nevett, Harley Mills, Harrison Jones, Liam Kelly, Ben Woods, Boluwatife Shofowoke, Harry Leonard, Vernon Masara
Key events
- 10' · Goal · James Andrew Clarridge (Peterborough)
- 23' · Goal · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 46' · Substitution · Amin Nabizada for Rocco Vata (Watford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Kévin Keben for Raphael London (Watford FC)
- 46' · Substitution · Ethan Williams for Vernon Masara (Peterborough)
- 51' · Goal · Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 55' · Goal · Boluwatife Shofowoke (Peterborough)
- 57' · Substitution · Hector Kyprianou for Leo Ramirez-Espain (Watford FC)
- 64' · Goal · Harrison Jones (Peterborough)
- 65' · Substitution · Lucca Mendonça for David Okagbue (Peterborough)
- 65' · Substitution · David Kamara for Harry Leonard (Peterborough)
- 65' · Substitution · Carl Johnston for Liam Kelly (Peterborough)
- 66' · Substitution · Christopher Conn-Clarke for Ben Woods (Peterborough)
- 66' · Substitution · Edoardo Bove for James Andrew Clarridge (Watford FC)
- 66' · Substitution · Othmane Maamma for Martín Payero (Watford FC)
- 73' · Goal · Mamadou Doumbia (Watford FC)
- 83' · Yellow card · George Nevett (Peterborough)
All-time head-to-head
10 league meetings since 1993: Watford FC 4, draws 2, Peterborough 4.
Questions
Who won Watford FC vs Peterborough?
Peterborough won, 1-5 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 25 Aug 2026.
When and where is Watford FC vs Peterborough?
Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at Vicarage Road, Watford, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Watford FC and Peterborough?
In 10 league meetings since 1993: Watford FC 4 wins, 2 draws, Peterborough 4 wins (goals 16-16).