HOW ON EARTH DID WE WIN THAT? The four reasons Watford dug out three points against Preston
09.09.26, 10:30 Updated 09.09.26, 10:34 5 Minute Read
Mike Walters
In case you’re wondering how on earth Watford managed their comeback win against Preston North End, pay attention.
There were four major factors behind the Hornets’ first victory after falling behind since Boxing Day at Leicester, and each was a vital component.
FIRST and foremost, the goalkeeper. Federico Ravaglia was immense - again. So far he has proved an upgrade on Egil Selvik and Daniel Bachmann, especially in his command of the six-yard box.
Three huge saves kept Watford afloat in front of 14,987, their lowest League attendance since February 2015, when 13,468 watched a 3-0 win against lowly Rotherham, also on a Tuesday night.
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Mike Walters spent 40 years on Fleet Street as a top sports writer and a regular in the Press box at Vicarage Road. His first game as a wide-eyed Watford fan was a 5-0 FA Cup win against Reading 55 years ago and, coupled with his national newspaper experience, few supporters are better-equipped to cover English football's original family club.