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| 3 | Middlesbrough | 25 | 7 | 43 |
| 4 | Watford | 25 | 8 | 41 |
| 5 | Hull City | 25 | 2 | 41 |
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Transfer news and rumours today: Conor Gallagher and Evan Ferguson 'moves' as Watford 'near' Edoardo Bove deal
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Conor Gallagher's potential Premier League return and Napoli's pursuit of Evan Ferguson.Jan 9, 23:18
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Preview:Bristol City vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Bristol City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 8, 14:33
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Chelsea transfer news: Watford 'among clubs' chasing January deal for £1m-rated midfielder
Chelsea are reportedly interested in negotiating a deal with a number of Championship clubs for one of their academy graduates during the winter transfer window.Jan 7, 10:35
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Man City transfer news: Max Alleyne recalled as Pep Guardiola ‘acts fast’ following major Josko Gvardiol injury blow
Manchester City decide to recall centre-back Max Alleyne from his loan spell at Championship side Watford following Josko Gvardiol's major injury blow, according to a report.Jan 5, 13:52
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Preview:Hull City vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Hull City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 15:34
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Championship January transfers: Confirmed deals and net spend for 2026 winter window
Keep track of every Championship done deal during the 2026 January transfer window with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.Jan 2, 12:30
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Watford January transfers and net spend: Every confirmed signing and sale for Javi Gracia's side in 2026 winter window
Track all of Watford's January transfer activity, including confirmed signings, player departures, net spend and latest rumours.Jan 1, 09:25
Preview:Watford vs Birmingham City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Championship clash between Watford and Birmingham City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 30, 13:52
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Preview:Norwich City vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Norwich City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 27, 18:31
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Preview:Leicester City vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Championship clash between Leicester City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 24, 17:28
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Preview:Watford vs Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 18, 12:45
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Preview:Wrexham vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Wrexham and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 12, 00:05
Preview:Watford vs Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 7, 21:12
Preview:Watford vs Norwich City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Watford and Norwich City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 4, 18:30
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Crystal Palace, Fulham monitoring one of Championship's 'brightest prospects' with valuation revealed ahead of January transfer window
Crystal Palace and Fulham are reportedly keeping tabs on one of the 'brightest prospects' in the Championship ahead of the January transfer window.Nov 30, 23:34
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Preview:Birmingham City vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 29, 10:01
Preview:Watford vs Preston North End - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Championship clash between Watford and Preston North End, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 23, 19:11
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Preview:Derby County vs Watford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Derby County and Watford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 20, 08:47
Preview:Watford vs Bristol City - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Watford vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
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