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Watford
James Tucker
Chesterfield FC
Phil McIntosh
League Round 9
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 1 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 2 | 30 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 0 | - | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 5 | 3 | AP Cup Group (2) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 3 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 5 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 0⑤ | - | 0⑥ | | /
| 3 | - | 2 | - | 0 |
| 5 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 2 | - | 0 |
| 5 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 0 |
| 6 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 11 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 9 | 1st Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 4 | - | 1 |
| 13 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 1 |
| 14 | 17 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 6 | - | 6 | - | 1 |
| 14 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 1 |
| 15 | 24 | Youth Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 6 | - | 7 | - | 2 |
| 21 | 28 | Youth Cup Round 2 | | 0 | - (n) | 3 | | | 7 | - | 7 | - | 2 |
| 22 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 2 |
| 22 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 3 |
| 23 | 12 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 23 | 30 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 2 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 4 |
| 23 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 0 | - (n) | 4 | | | 9 | - | 7 | - | 5 |
| 24 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 5 |
| 24 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 6 |
| 26 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 28 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 7 |
| 28 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 31 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| 31 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| 35 | 5 | 1st Division | | 8 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 8 | - | 8 |
| 35 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 8 | - | 9 |
| 36 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 13 | - | 8 | - | 10 |
| 36 | 17 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 8 | - | 11 |
| 36 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 13 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 36 | 38 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 13 | - | 9 | - | 12 |
| 37 | 17 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 13 | - | 9 | - | 13 |
| 37 | 38 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 38 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 14 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 38 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 6 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 42 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 42 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 11 | - | 14 |
| 44 | 10 | FA Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 12 | - | 14 |
| 44 | 14 | FA Cup Round 2 Replay | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 12 | - | 15 |
| 44 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 15 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 46 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 3 | | | 16 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 46 | 23 | FA Shield Quarterfinals | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 17 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 46 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 47 | 31 | FA CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 18 | - | 12 | - | 17 |
| 48 | 8 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 18 | - | 12 | - | 18 |
| 48 | 35 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 3 | | | 19 | - | 12 | - | 18 |
| 51 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 1 | | | 19 | - | 12 | - | 19 |
| 52 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 19 | - | 12 | - | 20 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Watford were the 2nd division champions last season.
• Chesterfield FC placed 7th in the 1st division in season 51.
Watford
• Watford are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Valerio Paredes is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
Chesterfield FC
• Yuriy Polishchuk (III/13 Df - ankle sprain), Julio Morales (III/13 Fw - pulled hamstring) and Minsung Woo-young (APP/8 Fw - pulled hamstring) are all questionable for today's match.
• Bozidar Rakitic (APP/7) is out due to suspension.
• Gabriel Fernandinho is looking for his 20th MSWL United League goal (currently at 18).
Head To Head Meetings
• Watford and Chesterfield FC have met 51 times with 35 of those occurring in the League.
• Chesterfield FC have won 20, lost 19 and drawn 12 of 51 matches against Watford.
• Watford has a 2 game losing streak in this fixture.
• Chesterfield FC haven't won a league match at Vicarage Road since season 37.
MATCHUP AND PREDICTION
| Watford | Position | Chesterfield FC |
| 18 | Goalkeeper | 18 |
| 12 | Sweeper | ✓ 13 |
| 46 | Defenders | ✓ 50 |
| 40 | Midfielders | 40 |
| 53 ✓ | Forwards | 28 |
| 9 ✓ | Est. Attacks | 0 |
| 🅾 PREDICTION: WAT 1 – 0 CHF (WAT to win) | ||
🏠 Home: Watford (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:2 MF:0 FW:7
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive area — Watford's attack (FW:53) vastly outguns Chesterfield FC's defence (DF:50), and with home advantage adding 9 points, Watford hold the clear edge in the final third.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Djonno De boer (FW, TL:18) — WAT | Héctor Medrano (GK, TL:18) — CHF
🎯 VERDICT: Watford should take this one at home, backed by a dominant forward line and a significant home advantage that tips the balance despite closely matched midfields and goalkeepers. Chesterfield FC's attack (FW:28) is severely underpowered against Watford's defence, limiting their ability to threaten — hence the predicted zero estimated attacks for the visitors. Djonno De Boer leads the Watford front line and looks the most likely match-winner on the day.
Match Notes
JT throwing bodies forward like it's last orders. Chesterfield will fancy that space in behind. Should be a lively one.
Olmec Head Ray (Blyth Spartans AFC) 06/08 - 6:30 PM