Leeds United secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Watford on February 11, 2025, at Vicarage Road. Dan James was instrumental, scoring two early goals within the first eight minutes, both resulting from Watford’s defensive errors. Manor Solomon and Joël Piroe added to the tally, highlighting Leeds’ dominance and extending their lead at the top of the Championship table to five points. This defeat marked Watford’s fifth consecutive home loss, intensifying scrutiny on head coach Tom Cleverley’s position. citeturn0news17
In their previous encounter on October 22, 2024, Leeds United also emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Watford at Elland Road. Early goals from Largie Ramazani and Brenden Aaronson set the pace, and despite Watford’s efforts to stage a comeback, Leeds maintained their lead to secure all three points. citeturn0search11
These consecutive wins underscore Leeds United’s strong performance against Watford this season.
Leeds United dominated Watford with a 4-0 victory at Vicarage Road on February 11, 2025. The game was all but decided within the first eight minutes, thanks to two quick goals from Dan James, both caused by Watford’s
defensive mistakes.
First Half
- 4′ – Goal (0-1, Dan James): A disastrous back pass from Watford’s defense was intercepted by James, who slotted it past the goalkeeper.
- 8′ – Goal (0-2, Dan James): Another defensive lapse allowed James to double Leeds’ lead with a clinical finish.
- Watford struggled to recover, barely threatening Leeds’ goal.
Second Half
- 57′ – Goal (0-3, Manor Solomon): Solomon, making his first start in weeks, curled in a beautiful shot from the edge of the box.
- 75′ – Goal (0-4, Joël Piroe): Piroe sealed the win with a well-placed header from a corner.
Key Moments
- Watford’s attack lacked any real bite, managing only one shot on target.
- Leeds’ pressing game completely unsettled Watford’s defense.
- The loss piled more pressure on Watford boss Tom Cleverley, as this marked their fifth straight home defeat.
With this win, Leeds extended their lead at the top of the Championship table by five points, looking strong in their promotion push.
