Watford – Southampton

Watford edged a 2‑1 victory over Southampton at Vicarage Road, lifting the hosts to 17th place with eight points from seven games. The win gave the Hornets their second triumph of the campaign, while Southampton’s title challenge slipped a little, as they remain second with 14 points but dropped three points on the road. The match also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, with Watford recording their first win over the Saints after a previous draw and a loss. Both sides saw their goal differences shift modestly – Watford’s improving to –2 (7‑9) and Southampton’s slipping to +10 (18‑8).