Founded in 1881 as Watford Rovers and based at Vicarage Road in Hertfordshire since 1922, Watford FC — nicknamed “The Hornets” after changing their colors to yellow and black in 1959 — reached their highest league finish as runners‑up in the First Division in 1982‑83. The club has been owned by the Pozzo family since 2012 and has a notable FA Cup history with final appearances in 1984 and 2019. Known for pioneering community outreach through their Sports & Education Trust established in 2004, Watford remain key figures in English football’s lower divisions.
