Watford rallies for 2-1 victory against Preston North End at Vicarage Road

Watford secured a 2-1 win over Preston North End on Tuesday evening at Vicarage Road after overcoming a difficult first-half performance. Callum Lang opened the scoring for the visitors in the sixth minute, capitalizing on a rebound from a Jordan Thompson shot. Preston maintained a lead and control for much of the match but failed to convert additional scoring chances, including a missed opportunity by Harry Clarke. Watford manager Alessio Dionisi introduced substitutes at halftime, which shifted the momentum in the second half. Edo Kayembe leveled the score in the 69th minute before Mamadou Doumbia headed in the winning goal seven minutes later. The result leaves Preston North End with five losses in their opening six league fixtures.