Summary

  • Joao Pedro goal gives Watford victory

  • Watford relegated from Premier League last season

  • Blades lost in Championship play-offs

  • Ex-Forest Green boss Rob Edwards in charge of Hornets

  1. Postpublished at 22:10

    And that's where we'll leave it for tonight.

    There's a break of a few days before the Championship returns on Friday night as Birmingham host Huddersfield.

    Hope you can join us then!

  2. Postpublished at 22:08 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

    FT: Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    If you missed any of the action, you can read our report of the match here...

    Watford beat Blades to give Edwards winning start

    Watford manager Rob Edwards makes a winning start as Joao Pedro's goal gives them a home win over Sheffield United.

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  3. Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

    FT: Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Julius Caesar: First home win at Vicarage Road since November. Incredible it took that long. It cost Solksjaer his job. Good result for the Hornets.

  4. Postpublished at 22:00 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

    FT: Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Sheffield United lacked a bit of threat up front, but they were up against a decent Watford side.

    The Blades should be in the mix for promotion once again this campaign.

  5. Postpublished at 21:59 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

    FT: Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    They only won twice at home last season, but Rob Edwards has begun his tenure at Vicarage Road with a victory.

    What a relief that must be for the 39-year-old.

  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:56 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Watford get off to a winning start in the Championship!

  7. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90 + 5 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Hassane Kamara chops down John Fleck and out comes the card.

    It's the seventh booking of the night.

  8. YELLOW CARDpublished at 90 + 2 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Blades midfielder Sander Berge pulls back Rey Manaj and is booked.

  9. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    There will be SIX minutes of added time. Plenty of minutes for another goal at either end...

  10. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    John Egan walks back onto the field gingerly for Sheffield United. They've used all their subs.

  11. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 87 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Goalscorer Joao Pedro is the man coming off for Watford, as midfielder Dan Gosling comes on.

    An indication that the hosts might be content to hold on to what they've got.

    Meanwhile John Egan is down for the Blades after landing heavily.

  12. Postpublished at 85 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Rey Manaj starts his Watford career with a decent effort from the edge of the area.

    The Albania international smashes a low shot which is on target, and Wes Foderingham gets down well to save.

  13. Postpublished at 83 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    John EganImage source, Rex Features

    Sheffield United are still dangerous.

    John Fleck sends in a free-kick from the left and John Egan heads the ball back towards goal but it sails wide.

    Tense times for the home fans.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 81 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Albania striker Rey Manaj, a summer signing from Barcelona, comes on for his debut, replacing Ismaila Sarr.

    It's Watford's first change.

  15. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 78 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    The Blades make their fifth and final switch as Billy Sharp comes on for Illiman Ndiaye.

    Last throw of the dice for Paul Heckingbottom.

  16. Postpublished at 73 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    There's a bit of a delay here as there appears to be an issue in the away end.

    The game is paused for a couple of minutes before it resumes. Hopefully it's sorted out quickly.

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  17. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Ismaila Sarr picks up the ball on the edge of the box, turns and fizzes a shot about a yard wide. He's got such quick feet has the Senegal international.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:29 British Summer Time 1 August 2022

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    Nicholas Walker: Early days in the season but Watford looking very composed going forward

    Josh Earl: Great goal on the counter from a Watford perspective, but how did Sheff United not cut the misplaced pass out? Two players should have cut it out. Shocking defending.

  19. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 68 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Sheffield United make a triple substitution.

    Ciaran Clark, Oli Norwood and Daniel Jebbison all depart, on come Ben Osborn, Reda Khadra and Rhian Brewster.

  20. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Watford 1-0 Sheff Utd

    Emmanuel Dennis just ghosts past players like they aren't there.

    He's had an outstanding match as he wins another corner, but again it comes to nothing.