Match Analysis: Watford vs Sunderland
Watford vs Sunderland ended 2-2. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Watford and Sunderland played out a 2-2 draw.
Goals: K. Davis (Watford, 34'), A. Alese (Sunderland, 45'), L. O'Nien (Watford, 62'), J. Bennette (Sunderland, 87').
Watford had 56% possession to Sunderland's 44%, with 13.00 shots to 12.00.
A. Alese (Sunderland) was the standout performer, rated 7.7.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Watford
Starting lineups and substitutes

Watford
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: R. Edwards
Starting XI
- 1D. BachmannG
- 4H. ChoudhuryM
- 5W. Troost-EkongD
- 7K. DavisF
- 10João PedroM
- 12K. SemaF
- 14H. KamaraM
- 15C. CathcartD
- 18Y. AsprillaF
- 30K. HauseD
- 39E. KayembeM
Substitutes (7)
- 16D. GoslingM
- 19V. BayoF
- 27C. KabaseleD
- 28S. KaluF
- 31F. SierraltaD
- 35M. OkoyeG
- 36J. HungboF

Sunderland
Formation 4-4-2 · Coach: T. Mowbray
Starting XI
- 1A. PattersonG
- 4C. EvansM
- 6D. BatthD
- 8E. EmbletonF
- 10P. RobertsM
- 11L. GoochD
- 13L. O'NienD
- 20J. ClarkeM
- 21A. PritchardF
- 24D. NeilM
- 42A. AleseD
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

A. Alese
Rating 7.7 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target

J. Bennette
Rating 7.7 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

K. Davis
Rating 7.3 · 1 G · 0 A · 2 SOT

P. Roberts
Rating 6.7 · 0 G · 1 A · 1 SOT

João Pedro
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

H. Choudhury
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Watford vs Sunderland match analysis
Review Watford 2-2 Sunderland with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Championship.