Watford stun Leicester with Boxing Day comeback at King Power
So, this was one of those Boxing Day Championship games that had a bit of everything, and it ended with Watford walking away from the King Power Stadium with a hard-earned 2–1 win over Leicester City. On paper, Leicester would have fancied their chances, especially at home, but what unfolded was a story of momentum shifts, missed chances, and a composed fightback from the visitors.
The game actually started perfectly for Leicester. Inside the first ten minutes, the Foxes were already in front, and it was Jordan James who set the tone. His strike in the seventh minute was clean and confident, and it looked as though Leicester were ready to build on it. The home crowd responded, the tempo went up, and for a while, Watford seemed to be chasing shadows in a very open, frantic contest.
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However, Watford didn’t panic. Chances were being created at both ends, and it was clear that this match wasn’t going to settle early. As the first half wore on, Leicester had opportunities to extend their lead, but those moments weren’t taken. That proved costly. Just before half-time, Othmane Maamma produced a moment of real quality. His finish, struck beautifully with the outside of his right boot, brought Watford level at 1–1. It was a goal that shifted the mood completely and gave the Hornets belief heading into the break.
After the restart, the open nature of the match continued. Both sides were pushing, both sides were wasting good chances, and the game felt like it could swing either way at any moment. Leicester had spells of possession, but Watford looked sharper when it mattered, especially from set-piece situations.
The decisive moment arrived in the 65th minute. From another well-delivered ball by Imran Louza, defender Mattie Pollock rose bravely in the box and powered home a header. It wasn’t flashy, but it was effective, and suddenly Watford were in front. From that point on, the Hornets showed resilience and maturity, defending their lead and managing the game smartly.
By full-time, it was Watford who had taken the points, moving them closer to the Championship play-off places. For Leicester, it was another frustrating afternoon, marking a second straight defeat and raising questions about consistency. In the end, this Boxing Day clash will be remembered as a reminder that in the Championship, leads can vanish quickly, and momentum can change in an instant.
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