Today, Watford took on Stockport at Vicarage Road in the third round FA Cup. In their last nine FA Cup appearances, Watford has advanced beyond the third round only once, during the 2002-2003 season. Stockport advanced beyond the third round during the 2001-2002 season. The last time Stockport beat Watford away from home was in 1968. That record continues as Watford avoids an FA Cup upset to beat Stockport today 4-1.
Stockport scored first when David Poole kicked a goal in the 22nd minute of the game. About seven minutes later, Mackay scored for Watford to tie the game. After that it was all Watford, with Tommy Smith scoring in the 47th minute, Mackay scored again in the 74th minute, and Moses Ashikodi scored in the 81st minute. After a two-week trial with Watford for 19 year old Moses, Watford signed him to a two and a half year contract just this week. Congratulations Moses!
Watford dominated today's game with nineteen shots compared to Stockport's six and a total possession time of 65% compared to 35%. Also, unlike last week's game in which Watford drew many fouls, today they had only 8 compared to Stockport's 16. Watford was plagued by injuries and a suspension today, including the loss of their top scorer Ashley Young and of Tamas Priskin due to a game suspension, but played very well regardless.
In other news, Watford added Will Hoskins, a striker, and Lee Williamson, a midfielder, to their roster this week. Though neither played in today's game, they are expected to play next week when Watford hosts Liverpool on Saturday, 13 January.
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