Watford FC vs Portsmouth FC
Saturday, 20 March 2027 · Kickoff 00:00 UTC
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Watford FC host Portsmouth FC in the Championship on Saturday, 20 March 2027. It's matchday 39 of the competition.
Watford FC sit 20th in the table with 14 points from 14 games (4W 2D 8L, goal difference -10). Portsmouth FC sit 10th in the table with 22 points from 14 games (6W 4D 4L, goal difference +3).
Watford FC are struggling for results coming into this match, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in their last 5 games (L-W-L-L-W), scoring 6 and conceding 9 in that span. Portsmouth FC are in strong form coming into this match, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses in their last 5 games (W-D-W-D-W), scoring 7 and conceding 3 in that span. Portsmouth FC arrive with the better recent momentum of the two sides.
Confirmed lineups are typically published shortly before kickoff.
Championship Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 |
| 2 | Birmingham City FC | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +13 | 26 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 4 | Swansea City AFC | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | +5 | 26 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | +5 | 25 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | +15 | 24 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 |
| 8 | West Ham United FC | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 |
| 9 | Sheffield United FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 10 | Portsmouth FC | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +3 | 22 |
| 11 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | +5 | 21 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | +3 | 18 |
| 13 | Millwall FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 18 |
| 14 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -7 | 17 |
| 17 | Lincoln City FC | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 15 |
| 18 | Cardiff City FC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 |
| 19 | Wrexham AFC | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -10 | 14 |
| 21 | Charlton Athletic FC | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -11 | 14 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 14 | 1 | 7 | 6 | -8 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 14 | 1 | 4 | 9 | -18 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 14 | 1 | 2 | 11 | -18 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Watford FC vs Portsmouth FC kick off?+
Kickoff is at 00:00 UTC (00:00 UTC) on Saturday, 20 March 2027.
Where can I watch Watford FC vs Portsmouth FC?+
Use the Watch Live button on this page for the latest streaming link. Broadcast and streaming rights vary by region, so availability depends on where you're located — check local listings or your usual sports streaming service for confirmed coverage in your country.
Where do Watford FC and Portsmouth FC stand in the Championship table?+
Watford FC are 20th with 14 points; Portsmouth FC are 10th with 22 points.
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