Match report

Watford Defeats Derby 2-0 in Championship Clash

Watford
Watford
2–0
FT
Derby
Derby
Feb 21, 2026

In a tightly contested match, Watford emerged victorious against Derby with a 2-0 scoreline. The result was largely attributed to the early goal by Lasse Kjerrumgaard in the fifth minute which set the tone for the game. Later, Mady Doumbia sealed the win with another crucial strike during stoppage time.

Key Facts

  • • Lasse Kjerrumgaard scored Watford's first goal at the 5th minute.
  • • Derby’s Mark Clarke received a yellow card for a foul in the 23rd minute.
  • • Mady Doumbia scored Watford's second and final goal in stoppage time (90+2).
  • • Goga Chakvetadze and Mady Doumbia of Watford each received a yellow card.

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Selvik (G)
  • 2 J. Ngakia (D)
  • 25 J. Abankwah (D)
  • 3 S. Goglichidze (D)
  • 21 S. Mfuni (D)
  • 10 I. Louza (M)
  • 23 N. Mendy (M)
  • 66 N. Irankunda (M)
  • 39 E. Kayembe (M)
  • 42 O. Maamma (M)
  • 9 L. Kjerrumgaard (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 N. Baxter
  • 6 M. Pollock
  • 7 T. Ince
  • 8 G. Chakvetadze
  • 15 E. Bove
  • 16 M. Bola
  • 17 P. Ekwah
  • 20 M. Doumbia
  • 34 K. Baah

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Vickers (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 20 C. Elder (D)
  • 18 D. Ozoh (M)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 19 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 R. O'Donnell
  • 2 D. Murkin
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 9 C. Morris
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 37 O. Eames
  • 42 B. Clark
  • 44 I. Gordon
  • 54 C. Allen

Timeline

  1. Watford
    5' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Kjerrumgaard
  2. Derby
    23' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Clarke

    Foul

  3. Watford
    23' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Maamma · On: G. Chakvetadze
  4. Watford
    52' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chakvetadze

    Time wasting

  5. Derby
    55' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    C. Elder

    Foul

  6. Derby
    62' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Elder · On: D. Murkin
  7. Derby
    62' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Brewster · On: C. Morris
  8. Derby
    62' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: Bobby Clark
  9. Watford
    68' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: M. Doumbia
  10. Watford
    68' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Irankunda · On: Kwadwo Baah
  11. Derby
    78' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: O. Fraulo
  12. Watford
    83' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    M. Doumbia

    Foul

  13. Watford
    85' Watford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: M. Bola
  14. Watford
    86' Watford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Goglichidze · On: Matthew Pollock
  15. Derby
    90'+2 Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Travis · On: C. Allen
  16. Watford
    90' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Doumbia · Assist: M. Bola

Match Stats

Stat Watford Derby
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 77% 83%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 5
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 359 424
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 1.30 0.54
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 278 354
Shots Inside Box 8 3
Saves 1 6
Shots Outside Box 10 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Watford’s early goal by Lasse Kjerrumgaard in the 5th minute provided significant momentum, allowing them to control most of the game.
  • ▸ The introduction of Mady Doumbia as a substitute significantly contributed to Watford's offensive play, culminating in the final goal during stoppage time.