During the 1997–98 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League Second Division.
1997–98 season | |
---|---|
Chairman | Elton John |
Manager | Graham Taylor |
Stadium | Vicarage Road |
Second Division | 1st (champions) |
FA Cup | Third round |
League Cup | Second round |
Auto Windscreens Shield | First round |
Top goalscorer | League: Kennedy (11) All: Kennedy (13) |
Average home league attendance | 11,532 |
Season summary
In the 1997–98 season, Kenny Jackett was demoted to the position of assistant manager and Graham Taylor returned for a second spell as Watford manager. The transition proved a success; Watford secured the Division Two title, beating Bristol City into second place after a season-long struggle.
Final league table
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Watford | 46 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 67 | 41 | +26 | 88 | Division Champions, promoted |
2 | Bristol City | 46 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 69 | 39 | +30 | 85 | Promoted |
3 | Grimsby Town | 46 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 55 | 37 | +18 | 72 | Promoted through play-offs |
4 | Northampton Town | 46 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 52 | 37 | +15 | 71 | Participated in play-offs |
5 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | 20 | 10 | 16 | 70 | 64 | +6 | 70 |
Source: [1]
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Rules for classification: In the Football League goals scored (GF) takes precedence over goal difference (GD).
Results
Watford's score comes first[2]
Legend
Win | Draw | Loss |
Football League Second Division
Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
9 August 1997 | Burnley | H | 1–0 | 11,155 | Lee |
16 August 1997 | Carlisle United | A | 2–0 | 7,395 | Kennedy, Johnson |
23 August 1997 | Brentford | H | 3–1 | 10,125 | Millen, Melvang, Johnson |
30 August 1997 | Preston North End | A | 0–2 | 11,042 | |
2 September 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | A | 1–0 | 5,141 | Noel-Williams |
7 September 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | H | 2–1 | 12,100 | Hyde, Lee |
13 September 1997 | Chesterfield | H | 2–1 | 11,204 | Rosenthal, Lee |
20 September 1997 | Gillingham | A | 2–2 | 7,780 | Rosenthal (pen), Johnson |
27 September 1997 | York City | H | 1–1 | 13,812 | Lee |
4 October 1997 | Luton Town | A | 4–0 | 9,041 | Johnson, Thomas, Kennedy (2) |
14 October 1997 | Bristol Rovers | A | 2–1 | 8,110 | Kennedy, Rosenthal (pen) |
18 October 1997 | Millwall | H | 0–1 | 12,530 | |
21 October 1997 | Fulham | H | 2–0 | 11,486 | Rosenthal, Robinson |
25 October 1997 | Grimsby Town | A | 1–0 | 5,699 | Rosenthal |
1 November 1997 | Blackpool | H | 4–1 | 9,723 | Lee (2), Johnson, Rosenthal |
4 November 1997 | Southend United | A | 3–0 | 4,001 | Kennedy (3) |
8 November 1997 | Walsall | A | 0–0 | 5,077 | |
18 November 1997 | Oldham Athletic | H | 2–1 | 8,397 | Thomas, Mooney |
22 November 1997 | Northampton Town | A | 1–0 | 7,373 | Kennedy |
29 November 1997 | Wigan Athletic | H | 2–1 | 9,455 | Thomas, Mooney |
2 December 1997 | Wrexham | A | 1–1 | 3,702 | Rosenthal |
13 December 1997 | Bristol City | H | 1–1 | 16,072 | Noel-Williams |
20 December 1997 | Bournemouth | A | 1–0 | 6,081 | Kennedy |
26 December 1997 | Wycombe Wanderers | A | 0–0 | 8,090 | |
28 December 1997 | Plymouth Argyle | H | 1–1 | 11,594 | Mooney |
10 January 1998 | Burnley | A | 0–2 | 9,551 | |
17 January 1998 | Preston North End | H | 3–1 | 10,182 | Kennedy (2), Hyde |
24 January 1998 | Brentford | A | 2–1 | 6,969 | Mooney, Johnson |
31 January 1998 | Chesterfield | A | 1–0 | 5,975 | Noel-Williams |
8 February 1998 | Gillingham | H | 0–2 | 10,498 | |
14 February 1998 | Luton Town | H | 1–1 | 15,182 | Robinson |
21 February 1998 | York City | A | 1–1 | 4,890 | Palmer |
25 February 1998 | Millwall | A | 1–1 | 7,126 | Mooney |
28 February 1998 | Bristol Rovers | H | 3–2 | 12,186 | Noel-Williams, Rosenthal, Mooney |
3 March 1998 | Walsall | H | 1–2 | 8,096 | Noel-Williams |
7 March 1998 | Blackpool | A | 1–1 | 5,237 | Bazeley |
14 March 1998 | Southend United | H | 1–1 | 10,750 | Hyde |
17 March 1998 | Carlisle United | H | 2–1 | 7,274 | Palmer, Bazeley |
21 March 1998 | Oldham Athletic | A | 2–2 | 5,744 | Bazeley, Gibbs |
28 March 1998 | Northampton Town | H | 1–1 | 14,268 | Johnson |
4 April 1998 | Wigan Athletic | A | 2–3 | 4,262 | Foley, Hyde |
11 April 1998 | Wrexham | H | 1–0 | 12,340 | Lee |
13 April 1998 | Bristol City | A | 1–1 | 19,141 | Lee |
25 April 1998 | Grimsby Town | H | 0–0 | 14,002 | |
28 April 1998 | Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | 12,834 | Lee, Noel-Williams |
2 May 1998 | Fulham | A | 2–1 | 17,114 | Noel-Williams, Lee |
FA Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 | 15 November 1997 | Barnet | A | 2–1 | 4,040 | Rosenthal (2) |
R2 | 6 December 1997 | Torquay United | A | 1–1 | 3,416 | Noel-Williams |
R2R | 16 December 1997 | Torquay United | H | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | 5,848 | Noel-Williams (2) |
R3 | 3 January 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday | H | 1–1 | 18,306 | Kennedy |
R3R | 14 January 1998 | Sheffield Wednesday | A | 0–0 (lost 3–5 on pens) | 18,707 |
League Cup
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R1 1st Leg | 13 August 1997 | Swindon Town | A | 2–0 | 6,271 | Noel-Williams, Rosenthal |
R1 2nd Leg | 26 August 1997 | Swindon Town | H | 1–1 (won 3–1 on agg) | 7,712 | Hyde |
R2 1st Leg | 16 September 1997 | Sheffield United | H | 1–1 | 7,154 | Kennedy |
R2 2nd Leg | 23 September 1997 | Sheffield United | A | 0–4 (lost 1–5 on agg) | 7,511 |
Football League Trophy
Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Goalscorers |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SR1 | 9 December 1997 | Fulham | A | 0–1 | 3,364 |
Players
First-team squad
- Squad at end of season[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Reserve squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
---|---|---|---|
— | FW | ![]() | Danny Grieves |
References
Notes
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