Bristol City vs Watford FC

England, FA Cup - 3rd Round

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
5 - 1
Emil Riis
Emil Riis
(George Earthy)
Field Goal
76'
74'
Field Goal
Jack Grieves
(Vivaldo Semedo)
Jack Grieves
Emil Riis
Emil Riis
(Neto Borges)
Field Goal
68'
Robert Atkinson
Robert Atkinson
(Scott Twine)
Field Goal
66'
Halftime
2 - 0
Anis Mehmeti
Anis Mehmeti
(Emil Riis)
Field Goal
37'
Emil Riis
Emil Riis
(Neto Borges)
Field Goal
2'
Commentary
+2'
90
End of 90 Minutes 5-1
+2'
90
Attempt missed. Jack Grieves (Watford) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jeremy Petris.
+1'
90
Adam Randell (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Stats

53%
Possession
47%
3.24
Expected Goals
0.77
13
Total Shots
8
7
Shots On Target
1

Actual Play Time

Actual 54:24
Total 95:08

Shot Map

Emil Riis
Emil Riis
Goal
2'
Assisted
Situation
Header
Shot Type
0.11
xG
0.42
xGOT

Match Info

Tom Reeves
Referee
Ashton Gate Stadium
Match Attendance: 13,291
TV Channels
ESPN App - USA

Predictions

About Bristol City vs Watford FC

The match between Bristol City and Watford FC in the 3rd Round of FA Cup, held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Ashton Gate Stadium, ended with a score of Bristol City 5 - 1 Watford FC.

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Stats for Bristol City vs. Watford FC

The game between Bristol City and Watford FC ended with a score of Bristol City 5 - 1 Watford FC. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Bristol City and Watford FC, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
53% - 47%
Expected Goals
3.24 - 0.77
Total Shots
13 - 8
Shots On Target
7 - 1
Big Chances Created
6 - 3
Corners
3 - 4
Offsides
3 - 0
Passes Completed
428 - 365
Red Cards
0 - 0
Attacks
98 - 49
Shots Off Target
4 - 5
Shots Blocked
2 - 2
Hit Woodwork
0 - 0
Expected Goals On Target
3.65 - 0.35
Free Kicks
12 - 5
Shots Inside The Box
11 - 5
Total Passes
516 - 452
Shots Outside Box
2 - 3
Big Chances Missed
2 - 2
Expected Assists
1.95 - 0.29
Crosses Completed
5/18 (28%) - 2/14 (14%)
Passes Own Half
205 - 264
Passes Opposition Half
329 - 202
Long Passes Completed
14/40 (35%) - 18/50 (36%)
Throw-Ins
31 - 18
Key Passes
11 - 6
Passes Into Final Third
93 - 32
Backward Passes
90 - 69
Goal Kicks
5 - 7
Interceptions
11 - 10
Expected Goals Conceded
0.77 - 3.24
Goalkeeper Saves
0 - 2
Tackles Won
15/23 (65%) - 7/15 (47%)
Clearances
17 - 24
Duels Won
52 - 40
Aerial Duels Won
13/25 (52%) - 12/25 (48%)
Ground Duels Won
39/67 (58%) - 28/67 (42%)
Was Fouled
12 - 5
Successful Dribbles
4/10 (40%) - 8/22 (36%)
Was Dribbled Past
6 - 14
Final Third Possession Won
5 - 1
Possession Lost
139 - 145
Fouls
5 - 12
Yellow Cards
1 - 1

Lineups for Bristol City vs. Watford FC

The lineups for Bristol City and Watford FC were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Bristol City and Watford FC made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: Bristol CityCoach: Gerhard Struber.
Goalkeeper: Joe Lumley.
Defenders: Robert Atkinson, Robert Dickie, George Tanner, Neto Borges, Zak Vyner.
Midfielders: Sam Morsy, Jason Knight, Anis Mehmeti.
Attackers: Samuel Bell, Emil Riis.
Subs: Sinclair Armstrong, George Earthy, Yu Hirakawa, Adam Randell, Scott Twine, Harry Cornick, Cameron Pring, Max O’Leary, Hayden Roberts.

Missing Players: Radek Vítek, Mark Sykes, Fally Mayulu, Max Bird, Joe Williams, Luke McNally.

Away Team: Watford FCCoach: Javi Gracia.
Goalkeeper: Nathan Baxter.
Defenders: James Morris, Kévin Keben, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Jeremy Petris.
Midfielders: Imran Louza, Nampalys Mendy, Moussa Sissoko.
Attackers: Nestory Irankunda, Vivaldo Semedo.
Subs: Marc Bola, Jack Grieves, Kwadwo Baah, Thomas Ince, Hector Kyprianou, Othmane Maamma, Formose Mendy, Egil Selvik, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Missing Players: Mamadou Doumbia, Edo Kayembe, Rocco Vata, Caleb Wiley, Pierre Dwomoh.

Event Details:

Name: Bristol City vs. Watford FC
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location: Ashton Gate Stadium
Capacity: 27000