Watford

Watford FC plays at Vicarage Road Stadium, located adjacent to the River Colne in Watford, a town in Hertfordshire immediately northwest of Greater London. With a capacity of approximately 22,200 spectators, Vicarage Road has been Watford's home since 1922 and has been expanded and developed across many phases. The stadium is unique in English football for sharing with two other sports clubs — Saracens RFC (rugby union) and Watford FC Ladies — reflecting both the ground's versatility and the close-knit nature of Watford's sporting community. The Elton John Stand, named after the club's most famous supporter and former chairman, commemorates one of British pop music's most celebrated figures.

Vicarage Road witnessed Watford's golden era in the 1980s under the management of Graham Taylor and the chairmanship of Elton John. The club rose from the Fourth Division to the First Division in just four years (1977–1982) and finished as league runners-up in 1982–83 — their highest-ever finish. An FA Cup final appearance followed in 1984 and the club participated in UEFA competition, bringing European football to Vicarage Road. More recently, the Pozzo family's ownership transformed Watford into a Premier League regular, with several top-flight seasons and an FA Cup final in 2019, where they lost 6–0 to Manchester City, generating significant media attention.

Vicarage Road has been significantly developed in recent years under the Pozzo family's ownership, with new stands and improved facilities reflecting the club's Premier League ambitions and periods of top-flight participation. The ground's location near Watford town centre and just a short train journey from London gives it excellent accessibility, and the club draws supporters from across Hertfordshire and northwest London. As Watford navigates the Championship with the aim of returning to the Premier League, Vicarage Road remains a well-supported and increasingly well-appointed venue that has hosted top-flight football and European competition within living memory.