Watford vs Peterborough United Highlights - August 25, 2026

Peterborough United beat Watford 5-1 in EFL Cup on August 25, 2026. The match was played at Vicarage Road.

Mamadou Doumbia (73') scored for Watford.

Harry Leonard (23', 51'), Bolu Shofowoke (55'), Harrison Jones (64') scored for Peterborough United.

An own goal from James Clarridge also went down on the scoresheet.

Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. They had won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 in their previous five.

Harrison Jones forced a save for Peterborough United on 4 minutes. An own goal from James Clarridge followed on 10 minutes.

Soon after, Liam Kelly shot wide for Peterborough United on 11 minutes. Harry Leonard could not find the target for Peterborough United (13').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Mamadou Doumbia on 14 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Mamadou Doumbia’s effort (14').

Vernon Masara tested the goalkeeper for Peterborough United (23'). Moments later, Harry Leonard found the net for Peterborough United (23').

Rocco Vata forced a save for Watford on 35 minutes.

After the break, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Harry Leonard’s effort (50'). Harley Mills saw a shot blocked (50').

Soon after, Harry Leonard scored for Peterborough United on 51 minutes after a pass from Ben Woods.

Harry Leonard tested the goalkeeper for Peterborough United (55'). Shortly afterwards, Bolu Shofowoke put one away for Peterborough United (55').

A block denied Edo Kayembe on 62 minutes. Moments later, James Clarridge sent an effort off target for Watford (63').

Ben Woods picked out Harrison Jones, who scored for Peterborough United (64'). Amin Nabizada forced a save for Watford on 71 minutes.

Soon after, Mamadou Doumbia scored for Watford on 73 minutes after a pass from Amin Nabizada.

The referee cautioned George Nevett of Peterborough United on 83 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out David Kamara’s effort (90'+2').

Substitutions: Watford 5, Peterborough United 5.

Watford controlled 63.3% of possession. Watford had 17 shots with 5 on target, while Peterborough United had 19 and 10.

Goalkeeper saves: Watford 6, Peterborough United 3. Corners: Watford 2, Peterborough United 2.

Watford completed the most passes, 579 in total at 89.1% accuracy.