Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford: match statistics
Sheffield Wednesday displays disastrous form, sitting dead last in 24th place with only 1 victory all season and a streak of 5 consecutive defeats. The hosts have not won any of their last 18 home matches, conceding an average of 2.11 goals per game while scoring a mere 0.5. Watford, despite playing away, is in a solid 9th place and demonstrates significantly better form with 2 wins in their last 5 games and a total of 13 victories this season. The visitors hold a clear advantage in key statistics: a higher shot conversion rate (9% vs 5%), a better average xG (1.27 vs 1.07), and a substantially lower FTS% (29% vs 61%). The difference in quality between the two teams is evident, and with Sheffield Wednesday failing to win a single home match this season, a Watford victory is the most probable scenario.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield Wednesday played against Watford in Championship (England). The game was played on March 10, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Watford has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.61 goals per game and allows 2.03. Watford scores 1.29 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.59 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Sheffield Wednesday's games and 60% of Watford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Watford has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 0.99 per game. Sheffield Wednesday takes 8.6 shots per game, while Watford takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 0.31 goals per game after halftime. Watford leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.71 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield Wednesday's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). For Watford, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.59 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sheffield Wednesday displays disastrous form, sitting dead last in 24th place with only 1 victory all season and a streak of 5 consecutive defeats. The hosts have not won any of their last 18 home matches, conceding an average of 2.11 goals per game while scoring a mere 0.5. Watford, despite playing away, is in a solid 9th place and demonstrates significantly better form with 2 wins in their last 5 games and a total of 13 victories this season. The visitors hold a clear advantage in key statistics: a higher shot conversion rate (9% vs 5%), a better average xG (1.27 vs 1.07), and a substantially lower FTS% (29% vs 61%). The difference in quality between the two teams is evident, and with Sheffield Wednesday failing to win a single home match this season, a Watford victory is the most probable scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sheffield Wednesday | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Watford is 111% better for: goals scored per game.
0.61 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.29 goals / game - Watford
Watford is 74% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.03 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.17 goals / game - Watford
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 47% of games (17 of 36 meczów), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 35 meczów).
Watford scores in 74% of games (26 of 35 meczów), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 8% (3 of 36 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sheffield Wednesday
Over / Under - Watford
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Watford is 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.09 pts / game - Watford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 3%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -7 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -13 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sheffield Wednesday
Watford
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Watford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.64 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.46 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 44% | 56% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 8% | 25% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 78% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield Wednesday's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Watford. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
The Championship match finished Sheffield Wednesday 1:1 Watford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
Sheffield Wednesday score 0.61 goals per game on average and Watford 1.29. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 60% of Watford's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Watford in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Watford 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford?
The statistical background for Sheffield Wednesday vs Watford — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.