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Pick of the stats: Watford v Burnley

BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Watford and Burnley.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:08 AM
Pick of the stats: Watford v Burnley
Key Things to Know
  • Watford host Burnley in the Championship on Saturday with both teams seeking to reverse poor early-season form.
  • Burnley are the only Championship team without a win this season, recording four draws and four defeats.
  • Watford have lost four of their past five league matches and have won just one in that span.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Watford and Burnley face each other in the Championship on Saturday as both clubs seek to improve their poor form. Burnley remain winless in the league this season with four draws and four losses, while Watford enter the contest having lost four of their last five Championship matches.

Defensive struggles plague both sides heading into the fixture. Since April, Watford have conceded 29 goals and lost 10 league matches, the worst record in the division. Meanwhile, Burnley have already conceded 17 league goals this season and could win three consecutive league matches against Watford for the first time since 2002.

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