Full name | Watford Football Club Under-23s |
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Nickname(s) | The Hornets, The Golden Boys, Yellow Army, The 'Orns |
Short name | WFC U23s |
Ground | The UCL Sports Ground, Shenley, Hertfordshire, England |
Owner | Gino Pozzo |
Chairman | Scott Duxbury |
Website | Club home page |
Watford F.C. Under-23s, formerly Watford F.C. Under-21s is the most senior of Watford's youth teams. The Under-23 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. They play in Premier League 2 Division 2 and also compete in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Home fixtures are contested at the UCL Sports Ground, based in Bell Lane, Shenley, Hertfordshire.
Players (excluding scholars) who will qualify as U23s in season 2016–17 (i.e. born on or after 1 January 1993) and who are outside the first team squad.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.