Watford will face MK Dons in the first round of the Carabao Cup at the Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday.
MK Dons, who finished fourth in the League Two standings last season, began their 2024-25 league season with a defeat at the hands of Bradford City. They will be hoping to bounce back with a win but it will be a difficult task against Championship side Watford.
The hosts are heading into this fixture on the back of a thrilling 3-2 win over Millwall in their season opener. A 90th minute Mileta Rajovic goal helped Tom Cleverley's team secure the win.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Watford vs MK Dons kick-off time
| Date: | August 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2.45 pm EST |
| Venue: | Vicarage Road Stadium |
The match will be played at the Vicarage Road Stadium on Tuesday, with kick-off at 2.45 pm EST for fans in the US.
How to watch Watford vs MK Dons online - TV channels & live streams
In the US, the Carabao Cup match between Watford and MK Dons is available to stream online live through Paramount+.
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Team news & squads
Watford team news
The hosts might opt to rest Mattie Pollock after he sustained a head injury in a collision during the match against Millwall.
Watford may give Mileta Rajovic a spot in the starting lineup on Tuesday after his heroics in the last game.
Watford predicted XI: Bond; Porteous, Sierralta, Morris; Andrews, Sissoko, Dele-Bashiru, Larouci; Sema, Rajovic, Ince.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Bachmann, Bond |
| Defenders: | Ngakia, Sierralta, Hoedt, Porteous, Almeida, Tikvić, Morris, Larouci, Andrews, Ferreira |
| Midfielders: | Chakvetadze, Louza, Sema, Sissoko, Asprilla, Dele-Bashiru, Kayembe |
| Forwards: | Ince, Rajović, Vata, Bayo, Doumbia, Baah, Cabezas Hurtado, Kalu |
MK Dons team news
For the visitors, Alex Gilbey could be included in the starting XI after his goal against Bradford. There are no fresh injury concerns for the team ahead of their Carabao Cup opener.
MK Dons predicted XI: Harness; Sherring, Tucker, Lewington; Tripp, Kelly, Offord, Tomlinson; Leigh, Dennis, Gilbey.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | McGill, Harness, MacGillivray, Sandford, Stacey |
| Defenders: | Lewington, Tucker, Sherring, Tomlinson, Offord, Ilunga, Maguire, Scholtz, Lawrence, Stirland, Wood |
| Midfielders: | Pritchard, Williams, Gilbey, Kelly, Wearne, Nemane, Leigh, Anker, Lemonheigh-Evans, Carroll, Tripp |
| Forwards: | Leko, Harrison, Hendry, Dennis |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Watford 0-2 MK Dons | Carabao Cup |