Match Reports

Tom Dele-Bashiru in action against Cambridge United at London Colney this afternoon. Pic: Alan Cozzi/Watford FC

Hornets beaten in pre-season opener
The first pre-season friendly of the summer ended in defeat as Watford were beaten 3-1 by Cambridge United.

Former Hornet Richarlison tries to get away from Moussa Sissoko. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 0-0 Everton: Hornets end awful home run with a point

Josh Brownhill scores to all but condemn Watford to the drop. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1 Burnley 2: Hornets all but relegated after late collapse

Emmanuel Dennis and his teammates are shattered after the defeat. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1-2 Brentford: Dramatic finale sends Hornets to tenth straight home loss

The stark contrast in emotions at full time. Picture: Action Images

Watford 0-3 Leeds United: Hornets fall closer to relegation after dismal defeat

Watford players Tiago Cukur and Shaq Forde during their win over Wigan at Vicarage Road. Picture: Ryan Gray

Young Hornets beat Wigan in match at the Vic

Cucho Hernandez scored two goals in the first half. Picture: Action Images

Southampton 1-2 Watford: Hernandez brace hands Hornets a lifeline

Watford conceded three goals in the first 21 minutes at Wolves. Picture: Action Images

Wolves 4-0 Watford: Hornets thrashed after first half collapse

Gabriel Martinelli scores Arsenal's third goal. Picture: Action Images

Watford 2-3 Arsenal: Gunners subject Hornets to eighth home loss in a row

The body language of Craig Cathcart and Ben Foster summed up a wretched night for the Hornets. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1-4 Crystal Palace: Eagles crush Hornets in woeful defeat

Watford celebrate their victory over Aston Villa. Picture: Action Images

Aston Villa 0-1 Watford: Hornets end winless run at Villa

Defeat confirmed: Ben Foster and Kiko Femenia left sat pondering as Adam Webster celebrates Brighton's second goal. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 0-2 Brighton: Hornets' survival hopes suffer another huge blow

Watford earned a clean sheet away at Burnley. Picture: Action Images

Hodgson gets Hornets a first league clean sheet in goalless draw at Burnley

Watford captain Helen Ward during the 0-0 draw with Blackburn. Picture: AW Images

Hornets and Blackburn play out stalemate

The expressions of Cucho Hernandez and Juraj Kucka speak volumes after an awful night at Vicarage Road. Picture: Action Images

Watford 0-3 Norwich City: Woeful Hornets crash to dreadful defeat

Gifton Noel Williams Watford FC Women Interim Head Coach. Picture: AW Images

Golden Girls beaten in Noel-Williams' first game in charge

Joao Pedro snatched a late point for Watford away at Newcastle. Picture: Action Images

Pedro snatches point for Hornets at Newcastle

Watford were knocked out of the FA Cup by Leicester City. Picture: Action Images

Leicester 4-1 Watford: Holders knock Hornets out of FA Cup

William Troost-Ekong fouled Saman Ghoddos to give Brentford a late penalty. Picture: Action Images

Brentford 2-1 Watford: Hornets squander lead to lose away at Bees

Cucho Hernandez beats Ederson to score Watford's goal. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 1-3 Manchester City: Hornets beaten but offer further positives

Tom Cleverley was unable to get the better of Edouard Mendy with this second-half opportunity. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1-2 Chelsea: Hornets push Blues all the way after medical emergency halts game

Watford were beaten away at Leicester City. Picture: Action Images

Leicester City 4-2 Watford: Hornets slip up in snowy match at Leicester

Watford celebrate Leanne Bell's winner. Picture: AW Images

Bell strike hands Watford first win of the season

Juraj Kucka was sent off as Watford lost away at Arsenal. Picture: Action Images

Arsenal 1-0 Watford: Ten man Watford beaten by Gunners

Claudio Ranieri was left with plenty to think about after Watford's defeat. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 0-1 Southampton: Poor Hornets slump to defeat

Watford Under 23s were beaten at Vicarage Road by Bristol City U23s. Picture: Action Images

Young Hornets beaten by Bristol City

A dejected Craig Cathcart and Moussa Sissoko at full-time. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 0-5 Liverpool: Wretched Hornets brushed aside by rampant Reds

Anne Meiwald in the match at Vicarage Road against Liverpool earlier this season. Picture: AW Images

Golden Girls well beaten by league leaders

Watford conceded from a corner as they were beaten away at Leeds. Picture: Action Images

Leeds 1-0 Watford: Poor Hornets display punished at Elland Road

Watford were beaten away at Sheffield United. Picture: AW Images

Watford beaten away at Sheffield

Delight to disappointment: Joshua King had a late goal disallowed for offside. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 1-1 Newcastle United: Hornets forced to settle for a point

Jeremy Ngakia can only watch on as Josh Tymon's effort loops over Rob Elliot. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1-3 Stoke City: Hornets pay price for missed chances

Ismaila Sarr scored twice as Watford beat Norwich at Carrow Road. Picture: Action Images

Norwich 1-3 Watford: Sarr double gives Hornets away win

Francisco Sierralta heads into his own net. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 0-2 Wolves: Hornets suffer third straight league defeat

Anne Meiwald scores for Watford. Picture: AW Images

Liverpool 3-2 Watford: Golden Girls close to dramatic comeback

Daniel Bachmann is beaten by Heung-Min Son's free kick. Picture: Action Images

Tottenham 1-0 Watford: Hornets undone by Son free kick

Ashley Fletcher beats Jack Butland to score Watford's late winner. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 1-0 Crystal Palace: Fletcher's late winner sends Hornets through

Watford were beaten 2-0 away at Brighton and Hove Albion. Picture: Action Images

Brighton 2-0 Watford: Hornets beaten in first away match of the season

Cucho Hernandez celebrates his first goal for Watford. Picture: Action Images

Watford 3-2 Aston Villa: Hornets announce Premier League return in style

Watford were beaten away at Crystal Palace in pre-season. Picture: PA

Crystal Palace 3-1 Watford: Hornets lose final game of pre-season

Ismaila Sarr misses a great chance in the first half. Picture: PA

Watford 0-0 West Brom: Hornets draw with Baggies in pre-season clash

Daniel Bachmann played for Austria as they beat Ukraine Photo: Action Images

Austria advances at Euros thanks to Bachmann

A delighted Sir Elton John celebrates Watford scoring. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 2-0 Swansea City: Next stop Premier League for history-making Hornets

THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!

THE 'ORNS ARE GOING UP!!

A jubilant Ismaila Sarr celebrates his second goal. Pictures: Action Images

Watford 2-0 Reading: Hornets open up 12-point advantage in promotion race

The decisive moment: Tom Lees turns Ismaila Sarr's cross into his own net. Picture: Action Images

Watford 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday: Battling Hornets strengthen promotion push

Andre Gray makes it 3-0 moments after coming off the bench. Photo: Action Images

Watford 3-0 Birmingham City: Hornets strengthen grip on second place

Adam Masina celebrates what proved to be the winning goal with Andre Gray. Photos: Action Images

Hornets edge out Forest to go second in the table

Joao Pedro celebrates the second goal with Troy Deeney. Credit: Action Images

Cleverley and Pedro on target as Hornets beat Terriers

Watford struggled to create meaningful chances against the Bluebirds. Photo: PA Wire

Poor Hornets suffer first home defeat as fans return to the Vic

Troy Deeney hugs Nathaniel Chalobah following the Hornets' third goal. Photos: Action Images

Impressive Hornets ease to Preston success

Andre Gray celebrates making the breakthrough with Ken Sema and Tom Cleverley. Pictures: Action Images

Hornets battle back to go second in the table

Ismaila Sarr is challenged by Philip Billing. Photos: Action Images

Last-gasp equaliser frustrates Hornets

Joao Pedro is congratulated after scoring what proved to be the winner. Photo: Action Images

Pedro's birthday to remember as Hornets beat Hatters