Watford defeated Derby County 2–0 at Vicarage Road on Saturday, 21 February 2026, in a Championship Matchday 33 fixture that kicked off at 15:00 UTC. Referee David Webb oversaw the contest, which saw the Hornets take a 1–0 lead into half-time before adding a second goal after the break. The result gave Watford a vital three points as the season approached its final stretch.

For Watford, the win was crucial in their push for a top-six finish. At that stage of the 2025–26 Championship season, eve...