Watford Defeats Southampton 2-1 in Championship Opener

Watford triumphed over Southampton 2-1 in their opening match of the Sky Bet Championship at Vicarage Road, providing new manager Alessio Dionisi with a successful debut.

The Hornets took the lead with first-half goals from summer signing Iker Bravo and academy product Amin Nabizada, capitalizing on mistakes from Southampton's defense. Cyle Larin managed to score for Southampton in the second half, but it was not enough to secure a comeback.

This loss leaves Southampton at the bottom of the table, already seven points behind the leaders, following a four-point deduction due to the Spygate scandal. The match highlighted the challenges Southampton faces this season as they adapt to the competitive Championship environment.