Ben Watson
| Date of birth | 09 July 1985 |
| Place of birth | Camberwell |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Ben Watson's contract at Crystal Palace was extended to June 2008 in August 2004.
It was further extended to June 2009 in August 2006.
Ben joined Wigan Athletic in January 2009 with a contract to June 2012 that was extended to June 2014 in August 2011 and to June 2015 in March 2014.
His contract at Watford was extended to June 2017 in March 2015 and to June 2018 in May 2016 before it was cancelled in January 2018.
He joined Nottingham Forest in February 2018 with a contract to June 2020.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | 12 Aug 2004 | 26 Jan 2009 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 26 Jan 2009 | 23 Jan 2015 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 01 Sep 2009 | 01 Jan 2010 | L |
| West Bromwich Albion | 22 Feb 2010 | 01 Apr 2010 | L |
| Watford | 23 Jan 2015 | 31 Jan 2018 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 06 Feb 2018 | 30 Jun 2020 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2002-03 | Crystal Palace | League Division 1 | 3 | 2 |
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| 2003-04 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 | 3 |
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| 2003-04 | Crystal Palace | League Division 1 | 8 | 8 |
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| 2004-05 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2004-05 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | 16 | 5 |
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| 2005-06 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2005-06 | Crystal Palace | League Championship | 40 | 2 |
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| 2005-06 | Crystal Palace | League Championship Play-Offs | 1 | 1 |
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| 2005-06 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2006-07 | Crystal Palace | League Championship | 19 | 6 |
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| 2006-07 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2007-08 | Crystal Palace | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Crystal Palace | League Championship | 41 | 1 |
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| 2007-08 | Crystal Palace | League Championship Play-Offs | 2 | 2 |
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| 2007-08 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Crystal Palace | League Championship | 18 | 5 |
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| 2008-09 | Crystal Palace | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2008-09 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 6 | 4 |
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| 2009-10 | Queens Park Rangers | League Championship | 16 | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | West Bromwich Albion | League Championship | 6 | 1 |
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| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 2 |
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| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2009-10 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 4 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2010-11 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 2010-11 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 23 | 6 |
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| 2011-12 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 1 |
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| 2011-12 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 14 | 7 |
3 |
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| 2012-13 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2012-13 | Wigan Athletic | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 2012-13 | Wigan Athletic | Premier League | 7 | 5 |
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| 2013-14 | Wigan Athletic | FA Community Shield | 1 | ||||
| 2013-14 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Wigan Athletic | League Championship | 25 | 2 |
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| 2013-14 | Wigan Athletic | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 2 |
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| 2014-15 | Watford | League Championship | 19 | 1 |
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| 2014-15 | Wigan Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2014-15 | Wigan Athletic | League Championship | 7 | 2 |
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| 2015-16 | Watford | FA Cup | 5 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2015-16 | Watford | Premier League | 31 | 4 |
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| 2016-17 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2016-17 | Watford | Premier League | 4 |
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| 2017-18 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 14 |
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| 2017-18 | Watford | FA Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 2017-18 | Watford | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 2017-18 | Watford | Premier League | 6 | 2 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2009 | Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Middlesbrough v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 Mar 2009 | Wigan Athletic v West Ham United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Sunderland v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Mar 2009 | Wigan Athletic v Hull City | W | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 05 Apr 2009 | Everton v Wigan Athletic | L | 4-0 | Premier League | |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Wigan Athletic v Arsenal | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 26 Apr 2009 | Blackburn Rovers v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 May 2009 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Aug 2009 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 4-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 02 Jan 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Hull City | W | 4-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 23 Jan 2010 | Notts County v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 04 Apr 2010 | Fulham v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 18 Apr 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Arsenal | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 24 Apr 2010 | West Ham United v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 May 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Hull City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 09 May 2010 | Chelsea v Wigan Athletic | L | 8-0 | Premier League | |
| 14 Aug 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Blackpool | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 21 Aug 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Chelsea | L | 0-6 | Premier League | |
| 24 Aug 2010 | Hartlepool United v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-3 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 19 Sep 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Manchester City | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Preston North End | W | 2-1 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 25 Sep 2010 | Birmingham City v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 02 Oct 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Wolverhampton Wanderers | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Oct 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Swansea City | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 4th round |
| 27 Nov 2010 | West Ham United v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Nov 2010 | Arsenal v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Cup | 5th round |
| 04 Dec 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 11 Dec 2010 | Everton v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 26 Dec 2010 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Dec 2010 | Wigan Athletic v Arsenal | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 02 Jan 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 05 Jan 2011 | Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 Jan 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 22 Jan 2011 | Arsenal v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 25 Jan 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 29 Jan 2011 | Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 01 Feb 2011 | West Bromwich Albion v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 05 Feb 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 12 Feb 2011 | Liverpool v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 26 Feb 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Manchester United | L | 0-4 | Premier League | |
| 05 Mar 2011 | Manchester City v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Birmingham City | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 02 Apr 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 09 Apr 2011 | Chelsea v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Sunderland v Wigan Athletic | L | 4-2 | Premier League | |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Everton | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2011 | Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 15 May 2011 | Wigan Athletic v West Ham United | W | 3-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 May 2011 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 13 Aug 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Norwich City | D | 1-1 | Premier League | |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Swansea City v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 27 Aug 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Queens Park Rangers | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 10 Sep 2011 | Manchester City v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 13 Sep 2011 | Crystal Palace v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 17 Sep 2011 | Everton v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Sep 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Tottenham Hotspur | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 01 Oct 2011 | Aston Villa v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 15 Oct 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers | L | 1-3 | Premier League | |
| 22 Oct 2011 | Newcastle United v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | Premier League | |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 06 Nov 2011 | Wolverhampton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | Wigan Athletic v Liverpool | D | 0-0 | Premier League | |
| 31 Dec 2011 | Stoke City v Wigan Athletic | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Jan 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Sunderland | L | 1-4 | Premier League | |
| 07 Jan 2012 | Swindon Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 16 Jan 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Manchester City | L | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Jan 2012 | Queens Park Rangers v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 31 Jan 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | Premier League | |
| 24 Mar 2012 | Liverpool v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 31 Mar 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | W | 2-0 | Premier League | |
| 07 Apr 2012 | Chelsea v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 21 Apr 2012 | Fulham v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 Aug 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Chelsea | L | 0-2 | Premier League | |
| 28 Aug 2012 | Nottingham Forest v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-4 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 01 Sep 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Stoke City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 22 Sep 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 20 Oct 2012 | Swansea City v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 27 Oct 2012 | Wigan Athletic v West Ham United | W | 2-1 | Premier League | |
| 30 Oct 2012 | Wigan Athletic v Bradford City | L | 0-0 (2-4) | League Cup | 4th round |
| 03 Nov 2012 | Tottenham Hotspur v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | Premier League | |
| 10 Nov 2012 | Wigan Athletic v West Bromwich Albion | L | 1-2 | Premier League | |
| 17 Nov 2012 | Liverpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
| 04 May 2013 | West Bromwich Albion v Wigan Athletic | W | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 07 May 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Swansea City | L | 2-3 | Premier League | |
| 11 May 2013 | Manchester City v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | FA Cup | Final |
| 14 May 2013 | Arsenal v Wigan Athletic | L | 4-1 | Premier League | |
| 19 May 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Aston Villa | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 03 Aug 2013 | Barnsley v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-4 | League Championship | |
| 11 Aug 2013 | Manchester United v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | FA Community Shield | |
| 17 Aug 2013 | AFC Bournemouth v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 20 Aug 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Doncaster Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Championship | |
| 31 Aug 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Nottingham Forest | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 14 Sep 2013 | Leicester City v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 19 Sep 2013 | SV Zulte Waregem v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | UEFA Europa League | Group D |
| 22 Sep 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Ipswich Town | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 28 Sep 2013 | Watford v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Wigan Athletic v NK Maribor | W | 3-1 | UEFA Europa League | Group D |
| 06 Oct 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 19 Oct 2013 | Blackpool v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 24 Oct 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Rubin Kazan | D | 1-1 | UEFA Europa League | Group D |
| 27 Oct 2013 | Charlton Athletic v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 02 Nov 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Huddersfield Town | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 10 Nov 2013 | Yeovil Town v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Brighton and Hove Albion | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 01 Dec 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Derby County | L | 1-3 | League Championship | |
| 04 Dec 2013 | Leeds United v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 07 Dec 2013 | Millwall v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 12 Dec 2013 | NK Maribor v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | UEFA Europa League | Group D |
| 15 Dec 2013 | Wigan Athletic v Bolton Wanderers | W | 3-2 | League Championship | |
| 21 Dec 2013 | Reading v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 11 Jan 2014 | Wigan Athletic v AFC Bournemouth | W | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 14 Jan 2014 | Milton Keynes Dons v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
| 18 Jan 2014 | Doncaster Rovers v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-0 | League Championship | |
| 25 Jan 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Crystal Palace | W | 2-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Middlesbrough v Wigan Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Championship | |
| 01 Feb 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Charlton Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 08 Feb 2014 | Huddersfield Town v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | League Championship | |
| 11 Feb 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-3 | League Championship | |
| 15 Feb 2014 | Cardiff City v Wigan Athletic | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 18 Feb 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Barnsley | W | 2-0 | League Championship | |
| 22 Nov 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Middlesbrough | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
| 29 Nov 2014 | Sheffield Wednesday v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 06 Dec 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Norwich City | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 13 Dec 2014 | Watford v Wigan Athletic | L | 2-1 | League Championship | |
| 20 Dec 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Rotherham United | L | 1-2 | League Championship | |
| 26 Dec 2014 | Leeds United v Wigan Athletic | W | 0-2 | League Championship | |
| 30 Dec 2014 | Wigan Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-1 | League Championship | |
| 03 Jan 2015 | Bolton Wanderers v Wigan Athletic | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 2015 | Birmingham City v Wigan Athletic | L | 3-1 | League Championship | |
| 17 Jan 2015 | Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers | D | 1-1 | League Championship | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2004-05 | England | Under-21 | 1 |
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| 2006-07 | England | UEFA Under-21 | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2004 | Spain v England | L | 1-0 | Under-21 | |
| 06 Oct 2006 | England v Germany | W | 1-0 | UEFA Under-21 | Play-off 1st leg |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.