Watford vs Peterborough United: 1–5
Peterborough United beat Watford 5–1 in the English Carabao Cup on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at Vicarage Road, Watford, England.
- Competition: English Carabao Cup (2026-27 English Carabao Cup, Second Round)
- Kick-off: Tue, 25 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: Vicarage Road, Watford, England
- Attendance: 7,978
- Teams: Watford (home), Peterborough United (away)
Goals
- 10' — James Clarridge (own goal) (Peterborough United)
- 23' — Harry Leonard (Peterborough United)
- 51' — Harry Leonard (Peterborough United), assist Ben Woods
- 55' — Bolu Shofowoke (Peterborough United)
- 64' — Harrison Jones (Peterborough United), assist Ben Woods
- 73' — Mamadou Doumbia (Watford), assist Amin Nabizada
Match statistics
| Statistic | Watford | Peterborough United |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Shots | 17 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 10 |
| Corners | 2 | 2 |
| Fouls | 7 | 9 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Watford (4-2-3-1): Daniel Bachmann (G), Raphael London (CD-L), James Clarridge (CD-R), Tomiwa Akinyimika (LB), Albert Eames (RB), Martín Payero (AM), Leo Ramirez-Espain (LM), Edo Kayembe (RM), Mamadou Doumbia (F), Rocco Vata (AM-L), Michael Adu-Poku (AM-R).
Peterborough United (4-3-3): Alex Bass (G), George Nevett (CD-L), David Okagbue (CD-R), Harley Mills (LB), James Dornelly (RB), Liam Kelly (CM), Ben Woods (LM), Harrison Jones (RM), Harry Leonard (F), Vernon Masara (LF), Bolu Shofowoke (RF).