Watford FC
/ Club Guide
In Brief
Founded: 1881 as Watford Rovers
Turned Professional: 1897
Current Division:
EFL Championship
Home Stadium: Vicarage Road
Address: Watford, Hertfordshire WD18 0ER
Nickname: The Hornets
Main Sponsors 2020/21: Sportsbet.io
Club Mascot: Harry the Hornet
Derby Matches
Luton Town
Previous Names
Watford Rovers (1881-1893)
West Herts (1893-1898)
Stadium History
Vicarage Road (1922-Present) / View Stadium
Cassio Road (1890-1922)
Colney Butts Meadow (1889-1890)
Rose & Crown Meadow (1883-1889)
Vicarage Meadow (1882-1883)
Cassiobury Park (1881-1882)
Club Honours
Championship Play-Off Winners: 2005/06
Division 1 (2nd Tier) Play-Off Winners: 1998/99
Division 2 (3rd Tier) Champions: 1997/98
Division 3 Champions: 1968/69
Division 4 Champions: 1977/78
Southern League Champions: 1914/15
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Club Shop: / Phone: 01923 496000
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