ChampionshipPortsmouth vs Watford (Championship) is scheduled for 26 December 2026 at 15:00.
Portsmouth vs Watford: table and team form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | 15 | 8-5-2 | 28:14 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 15 | 8-5-2 | 30:19 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City | 15 | 9-2-4 | 24:18 | 29 |
| 4 | Southampton | 15 | 8-4-3 | 29:15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Brom | 15 | 8-4-3 | 23:15 | 28 |
| 6 | Wolves | 15 | 8-4-3 | 26:18 | 28 |
| 7 | Swansea | 15 | 8-2-5 | 22:18 | 26 |
| 8 | QPR | 15 | 6-6-3 | 24:18 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham | 15 | 6-5-4 | 37:23 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United | 15 | 6-4-5 | 21:19 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 15 | 6-4-5 | 20:18 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich | 15 | 7-0-8 | 32:24 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 15 | 6-3-6 | 22:23 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff | 15 | 4-6-5 | 27:27 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 15 | 4-6-5 | 18:20 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall | 15 | 5-3-7 | 23:27 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City | 15 | 5-3-7 | 16:24 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton | 15 | 5-2-8 | 20:29 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton | 15 | 4-5-6 | 13:23 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford | 15 | 4-3-8 | 13:23 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 15 | 4-3-8 | 15:26 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley | 15 | 1-7-7 | 22:31 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby | 15 | 2-4-9 | 14:30 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston | 15 | 2-2-11 | 13:30 | 8 |
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Portsmouth vs Watford: match analysis
Portsmouth host Watford in what promises to be a tight encounter between two lower‑midtable sides, with the home team sitting 18th on 7 points after two wins, a draw and three defeats, and a slender -1 goal difference. Watford sit just above them in 17th place, having amassed 8 points from two victories and two draws, but their -2 goal margin hints at defensive frailties that Portsmouth could exploit. Both clubs have scored seven goals this season, while Portsmouth have conceded eight and Watford nine, suggesting a marginal edge for the hosts in a battle for the crucial points needed to climb out of the relegation zone. The fixture also offers a chance for Watford to close the tiny gap in the table and for Portsmouth to try to widen it ahead of the run‑in.
Portsmouth vs Watford: team comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Portsmouth vs Watford: frequently asked questions
When and where is the match played?
26 December 2026 at 15:00, venue: Fratton Park.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Portsmouth: 11th (22 points), Watford: 20th (15 points).
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