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Championship Matchweek 22
Watford crestWatfordWLLWD
12:30
Saturday 19 December 2026 · UK time
Bolton crestBoltonDLLWL
Vicarage Road, Watford Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Watford host Bolton in Championship Matchweek 22 on Saturday 19 December 2026, 12:30 (UK time) at Vicarage Road, Watford.

Watford sit 20th with 15 points from 15 matches, 2 points behind of 18th-placed Bolton.

Watford are in mixed form (2W 1D 2L in their last 5). Bolton are in mixed form (1W 1D 3L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Watford a 40% chance of victory, Bolton 34% and the draw 26%. It projects a tight contest, with expected goals of 1.35 against 1.23.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Watford vs Bolton?

Kick-off is Saturday 19 December 2026, 12:30 UK time.

Where is Watford vs Bolton played?

The match is played at Vicarage Road, Watford.

Who is predicted to win Watford vs Bolton?

Our Poisson data model rates Watford at 40%, the draw at 26% and Bolton at 34%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-1. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.