West Ham and Watford finish in 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road
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Last updated Aug 29, 2026
West Ham United remains winless in the Championship after securing a 1-1 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road on August 29, 2026. Watford's 19-year-old Amin Nabizada opened the scoring with a remarkable goal in the 19th minute. West Ham equalized shortly after through an own goal by Hornets defender Mattie Pollock. The match saw West Ham struggling to maintain momentum despite a strong second half, as Watford defended well to preserve a point. The draw continues West Ham's disappointing start to the season as they aim for promotion.
- •Watford and West Ham played to a 1-1 draw at Vicarage Road.
- •Amin Nabizada scored for Watford in the 19th minute.
- •Mattie Pollock's own goal equalized for West Ham in the 27th minute.
- •West Ham remains without a win in three Championship matches.
- •The match attracted the largest crowd at Vicarage Road in six years.
"Nuno Espirito Santo is still waiting for West Ham's first League win after they were held to a gritty 1-1 draw in front of Vicarage Road's biggest crowd for six years.
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