2024–25 Watford F.C. season
126th season in existence of Watford FC
The 2024–25 season is the 126th season in the history of Watford and their third consecutive season in the Championship. The club are participating in the Championship, the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.
Current squad
As of 3 February 2025
Transfers
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Out
Loaned in
Loaned out
Released / Out of Contract
Pre-season and friendlies
On 22 May, Watford announced their initial pre-season schedule, with friendlies against Reading (behind closed doors), Boreham Wood, Stevenage, Gillingham, Wycombe Wanderers and Brentford. On 13 June, they added an away match against Scottish side Hibernian.
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Fixtures
Competitions
Championship
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
On 26 June, the Championship fixtures were announced.
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FA Cup
Watford joined the FA Cup at the third round stage, and were drawn away against Fulham.
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EFL Cup
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Watford being drawn at home against Milton Keynes Dons. In the second round, they were drawn at home to Plymouth Argyle. On 28 August, Watford drew against the prior season's Premier League champions Manchester City in an away clash at the Etihad Stadium.
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