Stoke City defeats Watford 2-1 in Championship match

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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Stoke City defeats Watford 2-1 in Championship match
Summary

Stoke City secured a 2-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon. Jack McGlynn opened the scoring for the visitors in stoppage time of the first half, and Eric Bocat extended the lead in the 57th minute. Although Amin Nabizada scored for Watford in the 90th minute, the team could not force an equalizer during the closing moments. The result marks Stoke City’s first away victory since January, ending an 11-game winless streak on the road. Watford continues to manage a significant injury list that saw defender Jordan Zemura substituted before the interval.

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  • Jack McGlynn scored for Stoke City in the 45th minute of play.
  • Eric Bocat added a second goal for Stoke City shortly after halftime.
  • Amin Nabizada recorded a late goal for Watford in the 90th minute.
  • The win ends a long-standing away winless drought for Stoke City.
  • Watford struggled with squad availability due to multiple injuries.
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Jack McGlynn orchestrated Stoke's first away win since January with a deserved 2-1 success at Watford.

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