Match Analysis: Watford vs Swansea
Watford vs Swansea 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 Swansea 1-0.
Goals: M. Sissoko (Watford, 27').
Watford had 47% possession to Swansea's 53%, with 9.00 shots to 12.00.
M. Sissoko (Watford) was the standout performer, rated 7.5.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
M. SissokoT. Ince
WatfordImrân LouzaYellow Card
WatfordBen CabangoYellow Card
SwanseaOut: T. Dele-BashiruIn: V. Bayo
WatfordOut: Y. LarouciIn: J. Ngakia
WatfordEgil SelvikYellow Card
WatfordOut: Gonçalo FrancoIn: J. Fulton
SwanseaOut: Ž. VipotnikIn: F. Bianchini
SwanseaOut: Eom Ji-SungIn: J. Ginnelly
SwanseaOut: R. AndrewsIn: C. Wiley
WatfordOut: T. InceIn: F. Sierralta
WatfordOut: G. ChakvetadzeIn: R. Vata
WatfordEdo KayembeYellow Card
WatfordLiam CullenYellow Card
SwanseaOut: L. CullenIn: O. Cooper
SwanseaTEAM DATA
Match statistics
WatfordStatistic
Swansea
47%
Possession
53%
9
Total Shots
12
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
1
Blocked Shots
5
5
Shots Inside Box
6
4
Shots Outside Box
6
1
Corners
6
1
Offsides
5
16
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
409
Total Passes
436
326
Accurate Passes
358
3
Goalkeeper Saves
1
0.58
Expected Goals (xG)
0.67
0.04
Goals Prevented
0.04
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Watford
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: T. Cleverley
Starting XI
- 6M. PollockD
- 7T. InceM
- 8G. ChakvetadzeM
- 10I. LouzaM
- 17M. SissokoM
- 24T. Dele-BashiruM
- 25J. AbankwahD
- 33E. SelvikG
- 37Y. LarouciD
- 39E. KayembeF
- 45R. AndrewsD
Substitutes (9)
- 2J. NgakiaD
- 3F. SierraltaD
- 11R. VataF
- 19V. BayoF
- 22J. MorrisD
- 23J. BondG
- 26C. WileyD
- 47Z. Massiah-EdwardsM
- 52L. Ramirez-EspainM
Swansea
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: A. Sheehan
Starting XI
- 2J. KeyD
- 5B. CabangoD
- 8L. O'BrienM
- 9Ž. VipotnikF
- 10Eom Ji-SungM
- 14J. TymonD
- 17Gonçalo FrancoM
- 20L. CullenM
- 22L. VigourouxG
- 28H. DelcroixD
- 35RonaldM
Substitutes (9)
- 4J. FultonM
- 7J. AllenM
- 11J. GinnellyF
- 19F. BianchiniF
- 23C. ChristieD
- 26K. NaughtonD
- 31O. CooperM
- 33J. McLaughlinG
- 41S. ParkerD
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Watford
M. Sissoko
Rating 7.5 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Watford
E. Selvik
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Watford
J. Abankwah
Rating 8.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
4
Watford
T. Ince
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
5
Swansea
J. Tymon
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Swansea
L. O'Brien
Rating 7.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
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Watford vs Swansea match analysis
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