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Southampton edged past Watford 1-0 in a tightly contested English Football League Championship fixture at St Mary's Stadium on February 7, 2026. The solitary goal was enough for Saints to claim all three points and maintain their push for an immediate return to the Premier League. The only goal of the game came just after the hour mark, a scrappy finish from a set-piece situation after Watford failed to clear their lines. Watford had several chances to equalize, most notably a header that struck the crossbar in the final ten minutes, but Southampton's defense, marshalled superbly by their captain, held firm. The key incident was a potential penalty appeal for Watford that was waved away by the referee, a decision that sparked controversy in the closing stages. The victory kept Southampton in the automatic promotion places, while Watford remained in mid-table. Southampton's manager spoke of the importance of grinding out wins, while the Watford boss felt his team deserved at least a point for their efforts.