† Signed initially for the Under-21s On 30 May, Watford announced their first two pre-season friendlies, against Boreham Wood and Stevenage.

[73] However, the friendly against Stevenage was later cancelled as they were drawn against each other in the 1st round of EFL Cup.

Source: Soccerway On 22 June, the EFL Championship fixtures were released.

[77] Win Draw Loss Fixtures As a Championship club, Watford joined the FA Cup at the third round stage, and were drawn at home against Chesterfield[81][82] and then to Southampton in the fourth round.

[83][84] Win Draw Loss Fixtures Watford were drawn away to Stevenage in the first round.