2018–19 Watford F.C. season
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The 2018–19 season was Watford's 120th year in their history and fourth consecutive season in the Premier League; their 11th-placed finish in the league was their highest to date in the Premier League era. They also participated in the
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and FA Cup, reaching the final of the latter before losing to Man City. The season covers the period from 1 July 2018 to 30 June 2019.


Transfers


Transfers in


Loans in


Transfers out


Loans out


Friendlies

Watford confirmed pre-season friendlies with
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, Fortuna Düsseldorf,
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,
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and
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Competitions


Premier League


League table


Results by matchday


Matches

On 14 June 2018, the Premier League fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.


FA Cup

The third round draw was made live on BBC by Ruud Gullit and Paul Ince from
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on 3 December 2018. The fourth round draw was made live on BBC by
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and Carl Ikeme from Wolverhampton on 7 January 2019. The fifth round draw was broadcast on 28 January 2019 live on BBC, Alex Scott and Ian Wright conducted the draw. The draw for the quarter-finals was made on 18 February by Darren Fletcher & Wayne Bridge.


EFL Cup

The second round draw was made from the
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on 16 August. The third round draw was made on 30 August 2018 by David Seaman and
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Appearances and goals

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References

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