West Bromwich Albion v Watford: play-off push meets mid-table climb | OneFootball

West Bromwich Albion host Watford in the Championship at The Hawthorns on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with the hosts seventh after four games and the visitors 14th seeking a lift.

West Bromwich Albion beat Watford 3-0 here in April. James Morrison's side arrive on seven points from four, while Alessio Dionisi's team have five from their opening four fixtures.

The Hornets have one win, two draws and one defeat so far, taking one point from two away trips after a draw at Wrexham and a loss at Swansea. West Bromwich Albion have two wins and a draw, scoring seven league goals across their first four matches.

West Bromwich Albion list Michael Johnston as injured. The Hornets are without defenders Marc Bola, Omar Traoré and Jeremy Ngakia, with forwards Kwadwo Baah and Jack Grieves also sidelined. Those absences could stretch Dionisi's options at the back and in attack.

Morrison's side average 56% possession with 86.66% passing accuracy and six of their seven goals from inside the box, so they may look to control midfield and create close-range chances. The Hornets play with less of the ball at 39% possession but deliver from wide areas, producing 45 open-play crosses at 20.00% accuracy and winning 62 aerial duels, so crosses and second balls could be a route. Jimmy Morgan and Isaac Price have two league goals each, while Amin Nabizada leads the visitors with two.

A win would take West Bromwich Albion to 10 points and could move them towards the automatic promotion places. The Hornets would rise to eight with victory and could edge into the top half.