Watford edged past Stoke City 1–0 at Vicarage Road on Saturday, 20 December 2025, in a tightly contested Championship Matchday 22 fixture. Referee Ben Toner officiated the 15:00 UTC kickoff, and the sides went into the interval level at 0–0. The solitary goal arrived in the second half, enough to separate the two sides on an afternoon where clear chances were at a premium.

For Watford, the three points were vital in their push for a top-six finish. At that stage of the season, with 22 matches p...