Watford defeated Oxford United 2–1 at Vicarage Road on Saturday, 4 October 2025, in a Championship matchday 9 fixture that kicked off at 14:00 UTC. Referee Lewis Smith oversaw the contest, which saw the Hornets take a 2–1 lead into the half-time interval. The result gave Watford three points in front of their home supporters, while Oxford United left Hertfordshire with nothing to show for their efforts.

For Watford, the victory at that stage of the season was a vital boost in their push for a t...