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10-04 22:00

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Watford held off a late fightback from Oxford United to claim a 2-1 victory at Vicarage Road in the English Football League Championship on October 4, 2025. The Hornets established a two-goal lead with a dominant first-half display, but Oxford United grew into the game after the break and scored to set up a nervy finale. Watford managed to see out the remaining minutes under pressure, securing three points that bolstered their position in the upper mid-table region. The match result was a setback for Oxford's hopes of building momentum after promotion, highlighting the challenges of the Championship. A contentious penalty decision, which led to Watford's second goal, was a major talking point after the match. Watford's manager expressed satisfaction with the result if not the complete performance, and the Oxford United boss took positives from his team's second-half response despite the loss.