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Watford leads Southampton 2-1 in ongoing Championship opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 3:34 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Watford leads Southampton 2-1 in ongoing Championship opener

Summary

Watford hosts Southampton in their Championship opener on August 16, 2026. Watford scored two goals in the first half from Iker Bravo and Amin Nabizada. Southampton’s Cyle Larin replied with a goal in the 56th minute, making the score 2-1. The match has seen heckling directed at Southampton regarding their Spygate scandal, which involved rule violations from last season. The Saints are under the management of Tonda Eckert, who has been backed by owner Dragan Solak despite recent controversies.

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By the Numbers

•Watford leads Southampton 2-1 at Vicarage Road.
•Iker Bravo and Amin Nabizada scored for Watford.
•Cyle Larin netted a goal for Southampton in the 56th minute.
•Heckling about the Spygate incident was prevalent during the match.
•Southampton is facing a four-point deduction in the upcoming table.

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3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Southampton mocked over Spygate during Watford defeat

What they're saying

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Southampton got a taste of what to expect during the rest of the season as they were taunted about the Spygate scandal during a 2-1 loss away to Watford in their Championship opener on Sunday.There was plenty of heckling, from both Watford players and supporters, at Vicarage Road on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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