What channel is Preston v Watford on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Is Preston v Watford on free-to-air TV?

No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.

Where can I watch Preston v Watford highlights?

ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.

Championship · matchday 41 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 22:38

What channel is Preston v Watford on?

Preston v Watford kicks off on Wednesday 7 April at 7:45pm UK time, at Deepdale, in the Championship, matchday 41. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Preston are 23rd with 4 points from 8 matches, winless in 3; Watford are 20th with 8 points, 2 defeats in a row. In the 14 previous meetings on record: 4 wins for Preston, 6 draws, 4 wins for Watford.

Kick-off7:45pmWednesday 7 April · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumDeepdaleCapacity23,408Refereeto be appointed

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Preston23rd · 4 points from 8 · winless in 3

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Sat 19 SeptQPR 2-2 Preston
Sat 12 SeptPreston 0-1 Lincoln
Tue 8 SeptWatford 2-1 Preston
Sat 5 SeptPreston 2-1 Blackburn Rovers
Tue 1 SeptPreston 1-3 Bristol City

Watford20th · 8 points from 8 · 2 defeats in a row

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Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The questions people ask

What time does Preston v Watford kick off?: Wednesday 7 April at 7:45pm UK time, at Deepdale.
What channel is Preston v Watford on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Preston v Watford on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Preston v Watford highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Watford?: 14 meetings on record: 4 wins for Preston, 6 draws, 4 wins for Watford; goals 17-19.

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