Live match updates: Watford vs Southampton FC

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·16 August 2026

Southampton begin their 2026/27 Championship away to Watford this afternoon, with kick-off at 1.30pm BST.

According to Daily Echo, Tonda Eckert's side opened their season with a 2-0 win at Colchester United in the Carabao Cup first round last weekend.

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Cyle Larin could make his first start of the season.

Follow live build-up, in-game updates and post-match reaction throughout the afternoon.

The match takes place at Vicarage Road.

Source: Daily Echo

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