The 2022–23 season was the 124th season in the existence of Watford Football Club and the club's first season back in the Championship since the

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following their relegation from the

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last season. In addition to the league, they will also compete in the

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and the

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Players

Current squad

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Loans in

Loans out

Pre-season and friendlies

On June 24, Watford announced their pre-season schedule, which included a training camp in

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. A replacement fixture for the Austria training camp was confirmed, against Panathinaikos.

Competitions

Overall record

Championship

League table

Results summary

Results by round

Matches

On 23 June, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

The ''Hornets'' were drawn away to

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in the third round.

EFL Cup

Watford entered in the second round and were drawn at home to

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Statistics

Appearances and goals

Goalscorers

''As of 8 May 2023''

Assists