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Watford 1-0 Southampton
Cyle Larin battles Watford defender Kevin Keben in the box and looks like he might just win but the Saints striker is ruled offside to leave him gritting his teeth.
Summary
Burnley come from two goals down to draw 2-2 with West Ham
Max Kilman heads West Ham into lead in 11th minute and Manor Solomon makes it 2-0 during second half
Zian Flemming scores twice in late stages to level score for Clarets
Watford beat Southampton 2-1 in Sunday's first Championship match
Iker Bravo and Amin Nabizada put the Hornets 2-0 with Cyle Larin pulling a goal back for Saints
Wins for Middlesbrough, West Brom, Bolton, QPR, Millwall and Swansea among Saturday's fixtures
Wrexham play Cardiff in Welsh derby on Monday night as Championship opening weekend concludes
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SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 24 mins
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Image source, PA MediaJordan Zemura replaces the injured Marc Bola, who has his head buried into his Watford shirt.
Bola was the match winner for the side in the EFL Cup last weekend. He would have wanted to enjoy this encounter too.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:57 BST 16 August
Saints often seem to like going a goal down. It’s whether they’re lacking the confidence to strive for a goal back or not that’ll make the difference, especially after spygate.
Toby, Aldershot
GREAT SAVE!published at 23 mins
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Saints goalkeeper Daniel Peretz has to get his legs in position to deny Othmane Maamma from the left after Hector Kyprianou is blocked out.
Southampton fans are holding their breath.
Though it looks like Marc Bola might have a hamstring issue, which will put a dampener on the home fan's joyous spectacle so far.
'Watford causing Saints problems'published at 13:54 BST 16 August
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Jo Tessem
Ex-Southampton midfielder on BBC Radio SolentWatford are a lot better on the front foot, when they're higher up the pitch and it's causing Southampton problems.
Postpublished at 20 mins
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Nothing from the free-kick for Watford but Southampton can't take it into their half.
Instead, Watford are feeding the ball into the box and when it's cleared to Marc Bola, he unravels one that flies too high of goal.
Hornets are in the ascendancy here.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 18 mins
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Watford earn a free-kick in a tasty position after Othmane Maamma draws a foul from Saints' James Bree.
Bree gets a yellow card for the trouble too. That's the fourth booking in 18 minutes so far.
YELLOW CARDSpublished at 14 mins
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Watford's Mattie Pollock is shown a yellow for a challenge on Leo Scienza who is already taking a beating today it seems.
Saints striker Cyle Larin, unhappy with how his team-mate is being treated by their hosts, is then given a yellow card for dissent.
Southampton are rattled.
'Composure from Bravo'published at 13:47 BST 16 August
Watford 1-0 Southampton
Derek Payne
Former Watford midfielder on BBC Three Counties RadioPlenty of composure there from Iker Bravo, he's not panicked.
He read that Jack Stephens was going to play the back pass and he's gone and anticipated that.
Technically he's a good player but I love his intelligence as well.
GOAL: Watford 1-0 Southamptonpublished at 13:44 BST 16 August
Iker Bravo (12 mins)
Image source, PA MediaWell, how about that?!
A long ball gets throttled up pitch and a Southampton player gets a foot to try and find one of his team-mates. Instead it finds Iker Bravo, who drives into goal and takes a shot.
The swarm of Saints players take off any pace off the ball but it still goes over their feet to roll into the net.
What a Championship debut for the 21-year-old!
Postpublished at 10 mins
Watford 0-0 Southampton
Saints' Leo Scienza is back up from that challenge, clutching his shoulder.
Looks to be okay otherwise though. Finn Azaz has been warming up just in case.
YELLOW CARDpublished at 8 mins
Watford 0-0 Southampton
Image source, PA MediaWatford under pressure.
Hector Kyprianou is late on Saints' Leo Scienza and given an early caution, but it's Southampton fans who will be concerned.
Scienza appeared to fall onto his shoulder and looks like he's taken some damage.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 13:41 BST 16 August
Would love Saints to make a statement win against Watford today and continue the great form from last season. Larin to show today why he was signed permanently
Stu, Reading
Postpublished at 7 mins
Watford 0-0 Southampton
Ooooo.
The danger Saints pose is on full display as Leo Scienza slides a ball through to Lewis Dobbin, who then squares off to Cyle Larin in the centre of the box.
Larin can't connect but the offside flag is up anyway. Dangerous.
'Kyprianou is playing deep'published at 13:39 BST 16 August
Watford 0-0 Southampton
Geoff Doyle
Commentator on BBC Three Counties RadioHector Kyprianou is playing very deep, almost as he's one of the centre halves.
Postpublished at 4 mins
Watford 0-0 Southampton
Southampton have already found themselves in the box but Lewis Dobbin can't get the ball past the Watford defenders and the Hornets keeper is quick on his feet to prevent an early corner.
Promising signs from the Saints.
get involved We want to hear from youpublished at 13:34 BST 16 August
Watford 0-0 Southampton
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KICK-OFFpublished at 13:32 BST 16 August
Watford 0-0 Southampton
It's a bit cooler today than it has been of late but hopefully this match will get things warmed up sharpish.
We are under way at Vicarage Road.
'Can Saints continue form from last season?'published at 13:30 BST 16 August
Watford v Southampton (13:30 BST)
Adam Blackmore
BBC Radio Solent commentatorWho knows what will happen with Tonda Eckert? It won't matter now. What matters now is can Saints pick up where they left off in terms form from last season as they get their new season under way.
'Watford will look to hit Southampton on counter'published at 13:29 BST 16 August
Watford v Southampton (13:30 BST)
Derek Payne
Former Watford midfielder on BBC Three Counties RadioIt'll be interesting to see what Alessio Dionisi does today. I think he'll sit off Southampton then look to hit them on the counter.
People will read lot into Imran Louza not being in the squad but the manager or head coach will need his players on side and produce today.
Championship Scores and fixtures
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Championship
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| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -4 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2 : Promotion
- Position 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 : Promotion Play-off
- Position 22, 23, 24 : Relegation
- Southampton were deducted four points due to breaches of EFL regulations
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