Match report
Preston vs Watford — the facts
Preston and Watford drew 2–2 (half-time 1–0).
Preston met Watford in the Championship (Regular Season - 32). Kick-off was Saturday, 14 February 2026, 15:00 UTC at Deepdale. Referee: Dean Whitestone.
Team pages: Preston · Watford · Championship
Key moments
- 19' Goal: Lewis Dobbin (assist: Benjamin Whiteman) — 1–0
- 55' Goal: Othmane Maamma (assist: Imrân Louza) — 1–1
- 57' Goal (own goal): Odeluga Offiah — 1–2
- 70' Goal: Milutin Osmajić (assist: Callum Lang) — 2–2
Starting line-ups
Preston (3-5-2)
Watford (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Preston vs Watford final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Preston and Watford team pages or the Championship page.