Watford pegged back as West Ham United earn point through own goal

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·29 August 2026

Watford pegged back as West Ham United earn point through own goal

Match in Five Sentences: Watford and West Ham United drew 1-1 at Vicarage Road. Amin Nabizada struck into the top right corner in the 19th minute after a rapid break from the left. The Hammers levelled via a Matthew Pollock own goal (27.). Despite 62.3% possession, the Hammers managed just one shot on target. The Hornets visit Swansea next, while the Irons host Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Player of the Match: Mads Hermansen kept the Hammers level with three saves, including a late stop from Rocco Vata that preserved the point.

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Stat of the Match: The Hammers produced only one shot on target, despite 62.3% possession.

Three Things We Learned: Hornets tested Hermansen with four shots on target from 15 attempts. The Hammers earned 11 corners but could not translate them into clear chances. The Hornets slip from 8th to 9th in the table, now on five points.