Match report

Bristol City Stuns Watford 3-2 in League Cup

Watford
Watford
2–3
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Aug 22, 2017

Watford, despite taking the lead through Étienne Capoue, were stunned by Bristol City who rallied to win 3-2 in the League Cup. Bristol City's victory was powered by goals from F. Hinds and B. De Cordova-Reid, securing a thrilling comeback against the ten-man Watford.

Key Facts

  • • Watford led early with a goal from Étienne Capoue in the 47th minute
  • • Bristol City equalized with a goal from F. Hinds at 60 minutes
  • • B. De Cordova-Reid gave Bristol City the lead with a goal at 67 minutes
  • • José Holebas was sent off for Watford with a red card in the 88th minute
  • • Watford scored a late goal through A. Mariappa in injury time, but it wasn't enough

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Gomes (G)
  • 6 A. Mariappa (D)
  • 5 S. Prödl (D)
  • 25 J. Holebas (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 23 B. Watson (M)
  • 29 E. Capoue (M)
  • 19 W. Hughes (M)
  • 7 N. Amrabat (M)
  • 9 T. Deeney (F)
  • 11 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 I. Success
  • 18 A. Gray
  • 8 T. Cleverley
  • 3 M. Britos
  • 14 N. Chalobah
  • 15 C. Cathcart
  • 30 C. Pantilimon

Bristol City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Fielding (G)
  • 4 A. Flint (D)
  • 23 H. Magnússon (D)
  • 26 Z. Vyner (D)
  • 25 L. Kelly (D)
  • 28 G. O'Neil (M)
  • 31 J. Hegeler (M)
  • 11 C. O'Dowda (M)
  • 19 N. Eliasson (M)
  • 9 F. Diedhiou (F)
  • 33 F. Hinds (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 B. Reid
  • 7 K. Smith
  • 10 M. Taylor
  • 5 B. Wright
  • 13 S. Golbourne
  • 20 J. Paterson
  • 29 I. Lucic

Timeline

  1. Watford
    36' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    Étienne Capoue
  2. Bristol City
    46' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Diedhiou · On: B. De Cordova-Reid
  3. Watford
    47' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    Étienne Capoue · Assist: W. Hughes
  4. Watford
    53' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    José Holebas
  5. Bristol City
    60' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hegeler · On: Korey Smith
  6. Bristol City
    60' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Hinds · Assist: G. O'Neil
  7. Bristol City
    67' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    B. De Cordova-Reid · Assist: L. Kelly
  8. Watford
    71' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Hughes · On: Andre Gray
  9. Bristol City
    77' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Hinds · On: Matty Taylor
  10. Watford
    79' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Étienne Capoue · On: T. Cleverley
  11. Watford
    88' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    José Holebas
  12. Watford
    88' Watford Card · Red Card
    José Holebas
  13. Watford
    90'+5 Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Mariappa · Assist: C. Kabasele

Match Stats

Stat Watford Bristol City
Fouls 19 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 78%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 512 317
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 3 6
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 442 246
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The introduction of F. Diedhiou as a substitute for Bristol City shifted the momentum towards the visitors in the second half
  • ▸ Watford's second yellow and subsequent red card for José Holebas turned the game in Bristol City's favor, leading to their eventual victory