Watford vs Blackburn (25 November 2026, Championship): match facts, H2H and recent form

Watford host Blackburn in what promises to be a tightly contested fixture, with both sides sitting on eight points after five games. The Hornets sit 17th in the table, having scored seven and conceded nine, while the Rovers sit two places higher in 15th, matching Watford’s points but boasting a slightly better goal balance at ten each for and against. Both clubs have recorded two wins and two draws from their opening five matches, indicating a similar recent form that could make the encounter a decisive one for their mid‑table ambitions. Historically, the two teams have split their head‑to‑head meetings evenly, adding another layer of intrigue to a game that could see either side claw a vital three points.