Watford drew 1-1 with West Ham, leaving the recently relegated visitors without a win after three Championship matches and increasing pressure on manager Nuno Espírito Santo. West Ham had been expected to mount an immediate promotion challenge, but their slow start and limited attacking threat prompted frustration from travelling supporters.

Nineteen-year-old Amin Nabizada gave Watford the lead after 19 minutes with a curling finish, his second goal in three appearances, despite the home side’s depleted squad. West Ham equalised eight minutes later when Valentín Castellanos’ pressure led to a deflection off Watford’s Mattie Pollock; Watford nearly won it late on, while West Ham managed only one shot on target.