1998–99 Watford F.C. season


During the 1998–99 English football season, Watford F.C. competed in the Football League First Division.

Season summary

In the 1998–99 season, Watford's second successive promotion was achieved with a 2-0 victory over Bolton Wanderers in the playoff final, securing the club's promotion to the top flight for the first time since 1988.

Final league table

Results

Watford's score comes first

Legend

Football League First Division

First Division play-offs

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
SF 1st Leg16 May 1999Birmingham CityH1-018,535Ngonge
SF 2nd Leg20 May 1999Birmingham CityA0-1 29,100
F31 May 1999Bolton WanderersN2-070,343Wright, Smart

FA Cup

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceGoalscorers
R32 January 1999Tottenham HotspurA2-536,022Johnson, Kennedy

League Cup

Players

First-team squad