Watford delivered a commanding performance at Vicarage Road on Saturday, 1 November 2025, beating Middlesbrough 3–0 in a Championship Matchday 13 fixture that kicked off at 15:00 UTC. Referee John Busby of England was the man in the middle, and the Hornets had already built a 2–0 lead by the half-time whistle. The final scoreline left no doubt about the dominance of the home side on an afternoon that started just after lunchtime.

For Watford, this result was a major statement of intent....