The story
Watford beat Brighton 2-0 at Vicarage Road in the Premier League, gameweek 1.
The goals came from Roberto Pereyra (35', 54').
It was 1-0 at half-time.
Watford had 53% of the ball and 19 shots to Brighton's 6.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 35' Roberto Pereyra Goal · Watford 1-0 Assist: Jose Cholevas
- 54' Roberto Pereyra Goal · Watford 2-0 Assist: Jose Cholevas
Line-ups
Watford
- Ben FosterGoalkeeper
- Craig CathcartDefender
- Christian KabaseleDefender
- Jose CholevasDefender
- Daryl JanmaatDefender
- Will Hughesoff 81'Midfielder
- Abdoulaye DoucouréMidfielder
- Étienne CapoueMidfielder
- Roberto Pereyraoff 87'Midfielder
- Troy DeeneyForward
- Andre Grayoff 74'Forward
Brighton
- Mathew RyanGoalkeeper
- Lewis DunkDefender
- Shane DuffyDefender
- BernardoDefender
- Brunooff 26'Defender
- Pascal Großoff 60'Midfielder
- Solly Marchoff 71'Midfielder
- Dale StephensMidfielder
- Davy PröpperMidfielder
- Anthony KnockaertForward
- Glenn MurrayForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (6)
- 18' 🟨 Dale Stephens
- 35' ⚽ Roberto Pereyraassist Jose Cholevas
- 54' ⚽ Roberto Pereyraassist Jose Cholevas
- 64' 🟨 Étienne Capoue
- 73' 🟨 Jose Cholevas
- 81' 🟨 Bernardo
Head to head
0Watford wins2Draws3Brighton wins

