Southampton vs Watford LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction
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An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Last year Southampton, Leicester City and Leeds United were relegated from the top flight and all are hopeful of making a quick return - but the likes of Norwich City, West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland all have real promotion ambitions too.
At the other end of the table, QPR, Cardiff City and Birmingham City will hope for better campaigns than last year’s relegation struggle - while newcomers Sheffield Wednesday will be looking to survive after dramatic progress through the play-offs.
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Southampton vs Watford
Goal! Southampton 3, Watford 2. Flynn Downes (Southampton) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Taylor Harwood-Bellis following a corner.
Southampton vs Watford
Attempt missed. Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross following a corner.
Southampton vs Watford
Attempt blocked. Jan Bednarek (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Manning.
Southampton vs Watford
Jan Bednarek (Southampton) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Southampton vs Watford
Attempt missed. Sékou Mara (Southampton) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross following a corner.
Southampton vs Watford
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Matheus Martins.
Southampton vs Watford
Corner, Southampton. Conceded by Daniel Bachmann.
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