What channel is Sheffield Utd v Watford on in the UK?

None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.

Where is Sheffield Utd v Watford being played?

At Bramall Lane, capacity 32,702. Sheffield Utd are the home side.

What form are Sheffield Utd and Watford in?

Last league results, most recent first. Sheffield Utd: W L W L L. Watford: W L L L L.

Who are the top scorers for Sheffield Utd and Watford?

Sheffield Utd: Patrick Bamford (4). Watford: Amin Nabizada (3). Championship goals only.

Who is the favourite in Sheffield Utd v Watford?

Arena Rete's model makes Sheffield Utd favourites (53%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Sheffield Utd and Watford last meet?

On 18 Apr 2026 (Championship): Watford 0-2 Sheffield Utd.

Where can I follow Sheffield Utd v Watford live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

Championship · matchday 16 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 18:14

What channel is Sheffield Utd v Watford on?

Sheffield Utd v Watford kicks off on Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Bramall Lane, in the Championship, matchday 16. It is not shown live on UK television: it kicks off inside the Saturday 3pm closed period, when no match may be broadcast live in the UK.

Sheffield Utd are 11th with 15 points from 11 matches (4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost); Watford are 20th with 11 points from 11 (3 won, 2 drawn, 6 lost). Goals: Sheffield Utd have scored 15 and conceded 14 (+1), Watford have scored 10 and conceded 19 (-9). Sheffield Utd have taken 7 points from 5 home matches, Watford 1 point from 5 away matches. Leading scorers: Patrick Bamford (4) for Sheffield Utd, Amin Nabizada (3) for Watford. Arena Rete's model makes Sheffield Utd favourites (53%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 13 previous meetings on record: 6 wins for Sheffield Utd, 2 draws, 5 wins for Watford.

Kick-off3pmSaturday 21 November · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKNot televised: Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not shown live in the UK.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumBramall LaneCapacity32,702Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Sheffield Utd v Watford in the UK

The Championship TV guide →

Sheffield Utd v Watford is not on television in the UK. For the rest of the Championship, the rights are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected the Championship matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry the Championship:

Sky Sports+The matches not on the main Sky Sports channels; included with Sky Sports at no extra cost: the Sky Sports+ channel and the Sky Sports app on Sky Q, Sky Glass, Sky Stream and mobile.
Sky GoEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; included for Sky Sports customers, on phones, tablets, laptops and consoles.
NOWEvery match shown on the Sky Sports channels; with a NOW Sports membership, no long contract.
ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Sheffield Utd11th · 15 points from 11

WLWLL

Sat 17 OctBristol City 0-1 Sheffield Utd
Wed 14 OctPortsmouth 3-2 Sheffield Utd
Sat 10 OctSheffield Utd 3-0 Lincoln
Sat 19 SeptStoke City 2-1 Sheffield Utd
Sun 13 SeptSheffield Utd 0-1 Wolves

At home in the league: 2-1-2 (W-D-L), 7 scored, 6 concededTop scorer: Patrick Bamford (4)

Watford20th · 11 points from 11

WLLLL

Away in the league: 0-1-4 (W-D-L), 2 scored, 10 concededTop scorer: Amin Nabizada (3)

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Sheffield Utd are 11th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Watford are 20th: 8 pts off the play-offs and 3 pts clear of the relegation zone. 4 points separate the two sides.

In the Championship: The top two go up automatically. Play-offs from third to sixth. The bottom three are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

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

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Sheffield Utd v WatfordArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

53%24%23%

Sheffield Utd 53%draw 24%Watford 23%

Most likely score1-112% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsOver50% over · 50% under

Both teams to scoreYes52% yes

Goals the model expects1.66 – 1.01Sheffield Utd – Watford

Poisson model on 11 league matches for Sheffield Utd and 11 for Watford, actual goals and expected goals weighted equally; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Sheffield Utd v Watford down the years

6Sheffield Utd wins

2draws

5Watford wins

13 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Sheffield Utd 11, Watford 13 · 1.8 per match

18 Apr 2026Watford0-2Sheffield UtdChampionship
18 Oct 2025Sheffield Utd1-0WatfordChampionship
4 Jan 2025Watford1-2Sheffield UtdChampionship
1 Sept 2024Sheffield Utd1-0WatfordChampionship
25 Feb 2023Sheffield Utd1-0WatfordChampionship
1 Aug 2022Watford1-0Sheffield UtdChampionship
26 Dec 2019Sheffield Utd1-1WatfordPremier League
5 Oct 2019Watford0-0Sheffield UtdPremier League
12 Mar 2011Watford3-0Sheffield UtdChampionship
2 Oct 2010Sheffield Utd0-1WatfordChampionship

and 3 older ones.

The last meeting was on 18 Apr 2026: Watford 0-2 Sheffield Utd. With Sheffield Utd at home: 4 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win in 6 matches, goals 7-2. Sheffield Utd last won this fixture on 18 Apr 2026 (Watford 0-2 Sheffield Utd). Watford last won it on 1 Aug 2022 (Watford 1-0 Sheffield Utd).

The numbers compared

All Championship team stats →

Sheffield Utd on the left, Watford on the right: league matches only, 11 and 11 played.

4-3-4Won-drawn-lost3-2-6

1.36Points per match1.00

1.36Goals scored per match0.91

1.27Goals conceded per match1.73

4Clean sheets1

3Failed to score4

2-1-2 · 7 ptsHome record v away record0-1-4 · 1 pts

1.04Expected goals for, per match1.13

1.49Expected goals against, per match1.87

41.4% (23rd of 24)Possession46.5% (19th of 24)

3.27 (21st of 24)Shots on target4.36 (11th of 24)

9.36 (24th of 24)Total shots13 (14th of 24)

3.27 (24th of 24)Corners3.64 (22nd of 24)

21 (15th of 24)Yellow cards30 (1st of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Sheffield Utd v Watford kick off?: Saturday 21 November at 3pm UK time, at Bramall Lane.
What channel is Sheffield Utd v Watford on in the UK?: None: it is a Saturday 3pm kick-off, and matches in that slot are not broadcast live in the UK. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Why is Sheffield Utd v Watford not on TV?: Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid.
Is Sheffield Utd 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 Sheffield Utd v Watford highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Sheffield Utd v Watford being played?: At Bramall Lane, capacity 32,702. Sheffield Utd are the home side.
Where are Sheffield Utd and Watford in the table?: Sheffield Utd are 11th with 15 points from 11 matches; Watford are 20th with 11 points from 11. Sheffield Utd are 11th: 4 pts off the play-offs and 7 pts clear of the relegation zone. Watford are 20th: 8 pts off the play-offs and 3 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Sheffield Utd and Watford in?: Last league results, most recent first. Sheffield Utd: W L W L L. Watford: W L L L L.
Who are the top scorers for Sheffield Utd and Watford?: Sheffield Utd: Patrick Bamford (4). Watford: Amin Nabizada (3). Championship goals only.
Who is the favourite in Sheffield Utd v Watford?: Arena Rete's model makes Sheffield Utd favourites (53%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Watford?: 13 meetings on record: 6 wins for Sheffield Utd, 2 draws, 5 wins for Watford; goals 11-13.
When did Sheffield Utd and Watford last meet?: On 18 Apr 2026 (Championship): Watford 0-2 Sheffield Utd.
Where can I follow Sheffield Utd v Watford live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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