The 2019–20 season was

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's 121st year in their history and fifth consecutive season in the

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. They also participated in the

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and the

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. The season covered the period from 1 July 2019 to 26 July 2020.

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was sacked on 7 September 2019, after a poor start to the season saw Watford bottom with just one point. He was replaced by former manager,

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However, on 1 December 2019, Flores was sacked after securing only a single victory in his second stint in charge.

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was appointed manager on 6 December 2019 on a season-long contract. On 19 July 2020, Pearson was sacked with two games remaining in the 2019–20 season. Watford were seven points adrift at the bottom of the league when Pearson took charge, and three points above the relegation zone when he was sacked. Following Pearson's sacking, under interim manager

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, Watford went on to lose their remaining two games and were relegated.

Transfers

Transfers in

Loans out

Transfers out

Pre-season and friendlies

In June 2019. ''The Hornets'' confirmed their pre-season schedule.

Competitions

Premier League

League table

Results summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 13 June 2019, the

fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

The third round draw was made live on

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from

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and

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conducted the draw.

EFL Cup

The second round draw was made on 13 August 2019 following the conclusion of all but one first-round matches. The third round draw was confirmed on 28 August 2019, live on

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. The draw for the fourth round was made on 25 September 2019.

Appearances and goals

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References

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Watford F.C. seasons