Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy
Watford F.C. Under-21s and Academy is the youth setup of Watford. The Under-21 team is effectively Watford's second-string side, but is limited to three outfield players and one goalkeeper over the age of 23 per game following the introduction of new regulations from the 2012–13 season. The Under-18 side is the most senior team in the Academy.
Home fixtures are contested at the UCL Sports Ground, based in Bell Lane, Shenley, Hertfordshire.
Players
Players who will qualify as under-21s in season 2025–26 and who are outside the first-team squad. Players born after 1 September 2007 qualify for the under-18 team.| Nat. | No. | Pos. | Name | Status | Date of Birth | Contract Exp. | Notes | Ref. |
 sortname|Roraigh|Browne|nolink=1birth date and age|2005|09|12|df=yes |