Match report

Leicester Stuns Watford with 5-1 Victory in Premier League Clash

Watford
Watford
1–5
FT
Leicester
Leicester
May 15, 2022

Leicester City came out on top with a convincing 5-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road in the Premier League. João Pedro gave Watford an early lead, but Leicester's quick response through James Maddison and Jamie Vardy set the tone for a comprehensive win. Goals from Harvey Barnes and two more by Vardy sealed their impressive comeback.

Key Facts

  • • João Pedro (6') scored the early goal for Watford.
  • • James Maddison (18') equalized for Leicester with an assist from Youri Tielemans.
  • • Jamie Vardy (22', 70'), Harvey Barnes (46', 86') and James Maddison (assist) contributed to Leicester's goals.
  • • Watford: 1 goal, Leicester: 5 goals
  • • Y. Tielemans received a yellow card for Leicester.

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Foster (G)
  • 15 C. Cathcart (D)
  • 27 C. Kabasele (D)
  • 11 A. Masina (D)
  • 19 M. Sissoko (M)
  • 16 D. Gosling (M)
  • 12 K. Sema (F)
  • 39 E. Kayembe (M)
  • 28 S. Kalu (F)
  • 2 J. Ngakia (D)
  • 10 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 H. Kamara
  • 4 O. Etebo
  • 42 J. Morris
  • 49 T. Çukur
  • 34 K. Baah
  • 26 D. Bachmann
  • 31 F. Sierralta
  • 5 W. Troost-Ekong

Leicester

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 12 D. Ward (G)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 2 J. Justin (D)
  • 3 W. Fofana (D)
  • 24 N. Mendy (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 22 K. Dewsbury-Hall (M)
  • 7 H. Barnes (M)
  • 9 J. Vardy (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Albrighton
  • 18 D. Amartey
  • 29 P. Daka
  • 14 K. Ịheanachọ
  • 1 K. Schmeichel
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez
  • 4 Ç. Söyüncü
  • 33 L. Thomas
  • 37 A. Lookman

Timeline

  1. Watford
    6' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    João Pedro
  2. Leicester
    18' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison · Assist: Y. Tielemans
  3. Leicester
    22' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: J. Maddison
  4. Leicester
    46' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Mendy · On: M. Albrighton
  5. Leicester
    46' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Barnes · Assist: M. Albrighton
  6. Leicester
    55' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tielemans

    Foul

  7. Leicester
    57' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Evans · On: Daniel Amartey
  8. Leicester
    70' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Vardy · Assist: H. Barnes
  9. Watford
    81' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sema · On: O. Etebo
  10. Leicester
    81' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Vardy · On: P. Daka
  11. Leicester
    86' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Barnes · Assist: J. Maddison

Match Stats

Stat Watford Leicester
Fouls 4 6
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 13
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 351 526
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 0
Shots on Target 5 7
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 273 449
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Leicester's quick response within minutes of Watford taking the lead changed the game's momentum.
  • ▸ Jamie Vardy and James Maddison's contributions, with multiple goals and assists, turned the match decisively in favor of Leicester.