Portsmouth vs Watford (Championship) is scheduled for 26 December 2026 at 15:00.
Portsmouth vs Watford: league positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 14 | 8-4-2 | 29:14 | 28 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 8-4-2 | 30:19 | 28 |
| 3 | Wolves | 14 | 8-3-3 | 25:17 | 27 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 14 | 7-5-2 | 26:13 | 26 |
| 5 | Stoke City | 14 | 8-2-4 | 22:17 | 26 |
| 6 | Swansea | 14 | 8-2-4 | 21:16 | 26 |
| 7 | West Brom | 14 | 7-4-3 | 20:15 | 25 |
| 8 | West Ham | 14 | 6-5-3 | 36:21 | 23 |
| 9 | Sheffield United | 14 | 6-4-4 | 20:17 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth | 14 | 6-4-4 | 19:16 | 22 |
| 11 | QPR | 14 | 5-6-3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich | 14 | 6-0-8 | 27:24 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall | 14 | 5-3-6 | 23:24 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn | 14 | 5-3-6 | 20:22 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 14 | 5-3-6 | 16:19 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 14 | 4-5-5 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 17 | Bolton | 14 | 5-2-7 | 19:26 | 17 |
| 18 | Cardiff | 14 | 3-6-5 | 22:23 | 15 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 14 | 4-3-7 | 14:24 | 15 |
| 20 | Watford | 14 | 4-2-8 | 13:23 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton | 14 | 3-5-6 | 11:22 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley | 14 | 1-7-6 | 18:26 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 14 | 1-4-9 | 11:29 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 14 | 1-2-11 | 12:30 | 5 |
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Portsmouth vs Watford: analysis of the match
Portsmouth host Watford in what promises to be a tight encounter between two lower‑midtable sides, with the home team sitting 18th on 7 points after two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a slender -1 goal difference. Watford sit just above them in 17th place, having amassed 8 points from two victories and two draws, but their -2 goal margin hints at defensive frailties that Portsmouth could exploit. Both clubs have scored seven goals this season, while Portsmouth have conceded eight and Watford nine, suggesting a marginal edge for the hosts in a battle for the crucial points needed to climb out of the relegation zone. The fixture also offers a chance for Watford to close the tiny gap in the table and for Portsmouth to try to widen it ahead of the run‑in.
Portsmouth vs Watford: the teams compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Portsmouth vs Watford: FAQ
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 26 December 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: Fratton Park.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Portsmouth: 10th (22 points), Watford: 20th (14 points).
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