- Jeremy van Dyk
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When and where to catch the match
Mark your calendars for Monday, 22 September 2025. The Hornets and the Lions met at 8:00 pm GMT, the prime‑time slot for Championship fixtures. In the UK the broadcast landed on TV coverage via Sky Sports+, giving domestic fans a single‑source live feed. If you’re outside Britain, the game was sprinkled across a handful of platforms: CBS Sports Network catered to North America, Paramount+ offered an on‑demand stream, Fubo carried the match for cord‑cutters, and DirecTV Stream provided a satellite‑style option.
For those who prefer a quick reference, here’s the lineup of services:
- CBS Sports Network – cable and satellite in the US and Canada
- Paramount+ – online streaming in Europe, Australia and Latin America
- Fubo – internet TV for US and select international markets
- DirecTV Stream – broadband satellite alternative in the US
Why the game mattered for both clubs
Watford entered the showdown perched in 10th place, a mere three points shy of the coveted sixth‑place play‑off berth. After a three‑match unbeaten run, the Hornets were riding a wave of confidence, even though a goalless draw at Stoke City had halted a winning streak. Managerial tactics and squad rotation were fresh topics in the dressing room, especially with a month‑long fixture list looming.
Millwall, on the other hand, found themselves tangled in a slump. One win in their previous five outings and a fresh 2‑0 loss to Bristol City meant the Lions were scrambling for points to avoid a mid‑table finish. The quick turnaround from the Bristol City game left little time for recovery, and an FA Cup defeat at Crystal Palace only added pressure on head coach and the players.
History added a spice of drama. The two clubs had opened the Championship season with a seesaw battle that ended in a last‑minute winner for Watford, when Mileta Rajović struck after Duncan Watmore’s equaliser seemed to secure a draw for Millwall. That memory loomed large over the Monday night encounter, promising another chapter of late‑game thrills.
Both sides also had different preparation windows. While Millwall squeezed in training after a Tuesday evening against Bristol City, Watford enjoyed an extra few days to fine‑tune set‑pieces and recover from the Stoke outing. This imbalance sparked speculation about which manager could better exploit the schedule advantage.
Fans tuned in not just for the result, but for the narrative: a promotion‑chasing Hornet squad versus a beleaguered Lion side fighting for relevance. The clash offered a snapshot of the Championship’s fiercely competitive nature, where a single point can toggle a club’s destiny between the Premier League lift and a quiet season in the second tier.
