Match Analysis: Watford vs Sunderland
Watford vs Sunderland ended 1-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Watford beat Sunderland 1-0.
Goals: R. Andrews (Watford, 64').
Watford had 46% possession to Sunderland's 54%, with 10.00 shots to 11.00.
D. Bachmann (Watford) was the standout performer, rated 8.2.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Edo KayembeYellow Card
WatfordOut: E. DennisIn: Matheus Martins
WatfordOut: J. GrievesIn: R. Andrews
WatfordLuke O'NienYellow Card
SunderlandR. AndrewsI. Koné
WatfordOut: C. RiggIn: P. Roberts
SunderlandOut: A. AouchicheIn: A. Ba
SunderlandOut: K. SemaIn: J. Lewis
WatfordOut: A. AleseIn: Luís Semedo
SunderlandOut: P. EkwahIn: C. Evans
SunderlandOut: V. BayoIn: M. Rajović
WatfordJamal LewisYellow Card
WatfordOut: Y. AsprillaIn: J. Livermore
WatfordTEAM DATA
Match statistics
WatfordStatistic
Sunderland
46%
Possession
54%
10
Total Shots
11
3
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
4
Blocked Shots
3
5
Shots Inside Box
9
5
Shots Outside Box
2
3
Corners
3
3
Offsides
2
11
Fouls
9
2
Yellow Cards
1
412
Total Passes
486
323
Accurate Passes
406
5
Goalkeeper Saves
2
0.54
Expected Goals (xG)
1.27
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Watford
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: T. Cleverley
Starting XI
- 1D. BachmannG
- 4W. HoedtD
- 5R. PorteousD
- 11I. KonéM
- 12K. SemaM
- 15M. PollockD
- 18Y. AsprillaF
- 19V. BayoF
- 25E. DennisF
- 39E. KayembeM
- 59J. GrievesM
Substitutes (9)
Sunderland
Formation 3-4-2-1 · Coach: M. Dodds
Starting XI
- 1A. PattersonG
- 5D. BallardD
- 7J. BellinghamM
- 13L. O'NienD
- 20J. ClarkeF
- 22A. AouchicheF
- 28C. StylesM
- 31C. RiggF
- 32T. HumeM
- 39P. EkwahM
- 42A. AleseD
Substitutes (9)
- 4C. EvansM
- 6T. PembéléD
- 9Luís SemedoF
- 10P. RobertsM
- 14R. MundleM
- 17A. BaM
- 30N. BishopG
- 33L. HjeldeD
- 40T. WatsonF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Watford
D. Bachmann
Rating 8.2 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Watford
R. Andrews
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
3
Watford
W. Hoedt
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Watford
I. Koné
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Sunderland
J. Clarke
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
6
Watford
E. Kayembe
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Watford vs Sunderland match analysis
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