Match report
Watford vs Derby — the facts
Watford beat Derby 2–0 (half-time 1–0).
Watford met Derby in the Championship (Regular Season - 33). Kick-off was Saturday, 21 February 2026, 15:00 UTC at Vicarage Road. Referee: David Webb.
Team pages: Watford · Derby · Championship
Key moments
- 5' Goal: Luca Kjerrumgaard — 1–0
- 90' Goal: Mamadou Doumbia (assist: Marc Bola) — 2–0
Starting line-ups
Watford (4-2-3-1)
Derby (4-2-3-1)
About this match
On this page: the Watford vs Derby 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 Watford and Derby team pages or the Championship page.