Ben Watson
Born: July 9, 1985 (age 39)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Camberwell, England
Nationality:
English
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Position: Midfielder
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2003-2009 | Crystal Palace |
2009-2015 | Wigan Athletic | |
→ 2009 | Queens Park Rangers (loan) | |
→ 2010 | West Bromwich Albion (loan) | |
2015-2018 | Watford | |
2018-2020 | Nottingham Forest | |
2020-2022 | Charlton Athletic | |
International | 2004-2006 | England Under-21s |
Sports Mole has 257 articles about Ben Watson. Articles 1 to 40:
![Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023 Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/23/22/manchester-city.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Manchester City's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
May 30, 22:10
![A general view of the FA Cup trophy is seen inside the stadium before the match on January 28, 2023 A general view of the FA Cup trophy is seen inside the stadium before the match on January 28, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The greatest FA Cup finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from Liverpool's stunning 2006 success to Arsenal's 2014 comeback.
May 23, 13:00
![Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024 Real Madrid's Joselu celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on May 8, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history
Following Joselu's remarkable late brace to send Real Madrid into the Champions League final, Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 13, 12:58
![Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell celebrates after the match on September 26, 2023 Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell celebrates after the match on September 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Exeter City vs. Wigan Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Exeter City and Wigan Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 2, 01:31
![Wigan Athletic head coach Kolo Toure pictured on December 19, 2022 Wigan Athletic head coach Kolo Toure pictured on December 19, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Wigan Athletic vs. Luton Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's FA Cup clash between Wigan Athletic and Luton Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 15:02
![Charlton Athletic's Jayden Stockley in action against Lincoln City pictured on May 4, 2021 Charlton Athletic's Jayden Stockley in action against Lincoln City pictured on May 4, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Leyton Orient vs. Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Trophy clash between Leyton Orient and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 21:16
![SM Logo 2020 SM Logo 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Dame Sarah Storey looking for history in Tokyo
Storey is three gold medals short of surpassing Mike Kenny as Great Britain's most-successful Paralympian.
Jul 15, 11:15
![Ben Watson scores Wigan's first goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 11, 2013 Ben Watson scores Wigan's first goal against Manchester City in the FA Cup final on May 11, 2013](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
On This Day: Wigan stun Man City in FA Cup final
Ben Watson headed in a late winner for the underdogs.
May 11, 08:18
![Preston North End's Brad Potts celebrates scoring against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on July 8, 2020 Preston North End's Brad Potts celebrates scoring against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on July 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Preston North End vs. Nottingham Forest – prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Preston North End and Nottingham Forest, including team news and predicted lineups.
Jul 9, 12:40
![General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018 General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2020
Keep track of all of Nottingham Forest's confirmed summer transfers with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jul 1, 16:28
![Wigan Athletic players celebrate scoring against Blackburn on June 27, 2020 Wigan Athletic players celebrate scoring against Blackburn on June 27, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The highs and lows of Wigan Athletic
The Latics are facing the prospect of a return to English football's third tier.
Jul 1, 14:39
![Lewis Grabban celebrates after he scores Nottingham Forest's first goal on January 22, 2020 Lewis Grabban celebrates after he scores Nottingham Forest's first goal on January 22, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lewis Grabban brace helps Nottingham Forest past Huddersfield
Struggling Huddersfield find themselves in the relegation zone on goal difference.
Jun 28, 16:41
![Man City players celebrate their last-gasp title win in 2012 Man City players celebrate their last-gasp title win in 2012](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The top 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history
To mark eight years since Sergio Aguero's unforgettable last-gasp goal to win the title, Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.
May 13, 08:00
![Sheffield Wednesday's Steven Fletcher celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal on February 26, 2020 Sheffield Wednesday's Steven Fletcher celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal on February 26, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Sheffield Wednesday vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Mar 12, 16:40
![Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate on October 4, 2019 Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate on October 4, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Middlesbrough vs. Nottingham Forest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Championship match between Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest, including predictions, team news and possible line ups.
Feb 29, 18:01
![Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi on November 9, 2019 Nottingham Forest boss Sabri Lamouchi on November 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Tuesday's Championship game between Nottingham Forest and Charlton Athletic.
Feb 9, 16:00
![Nottingham Forest's Joe Lolley celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 19, 2020 Nottingham Forest's Joe Lolley celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Joe Lolley brace fires Nottingham Forest back into playoff places
Winger Lolley scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season.
Jan 19, 14:07
![Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi on December 29, 2019 Nottingham Forest manager Sabri Lamouchi on December 29, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lamouchi rues "one mistake" as Forest play out dramatic late draw with Reading
Nottingham Forest concede moments after taking stoppage-time lead.
Jan 11, 19:09
![Ben Watson in action for Nottingham Forest in March 2018 Ben Watson in action for Nottingham Forest in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Reading, Forest share spoils after dramatic finish at the Madejski
Two goals are scored deep into stoppage time.
Jan 11, 17:44
![General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018 General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jordan Rhodes scores hat-trick as Owls demolish Forest
Steven Fletcher was also on target for Sheffield Wednesday.
Dec 14, 17:28
![Paddy McNair in action for Middlesbrough on December 10, 2019 Paddy McNair in action for Middlesbrough on December 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Middlesbrough steal late point at Nottingham Forest
Middlesbrough snatch late point at City Ground
Dec 10, 22:00
![Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring for Cardiff City on April 16, 2019 Nathaniel Mendez-Laing celebrates scoring for Cardiff City on April 16, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing grabs winner for Cardiff at Forest
Neil Harris enjoyed a successful return to Nottingham.
Nov 30, 17:38
![Lewis Grabban celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest against Derby County on November 9, 2019 Lewis Grabban celebrates scoring for Nottingham Forest against Derby County on November 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Grabban hands Forest derby bragging rights over Rams
Forest continue promotion push at expense of east Midlands rivals.
Nov 9, 14:52
![Josh Magennis celebrates scoring for Hull City on October 23, 2019 Josh Magennis celebrates scoring for Hull City on October 23, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Josh Magennis scores, sees red in Hull win at Forest
Jon Toral set up both of the Tigers' goals.
Oct 23, 22:00
![Jamal Lowe celebrates scoring for Wigan Athletic on October 20, 2019 Jamal Lowe celebrates scoring for Wigan Athletic on October 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jamal Lowe's maiden Wigan goal enough to see off Forest
And it could have been even more emphatic for Wigan but Charlie Mulgrew's free-kick hit the post with Brice Samba well beaten.
Oct 20, 17:08
![Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019 Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sabri Lamouchi plays down promotion talk as Nottingham Forest move second
Ben Watson scored the winner.
Oct 5, 18:40
![Ben Watson in action for Nottingham Forest in March 2018 Ben Watson in action for Nottingham Forest in March 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Watson scores winner again as Nottingham Forest go 10 games unbeaten
The midfielder's volley secured victory over Brentford.
Oct 5, 17:50
![Nottingham Forest's Joe Lolley celebrates scoring their first goal against Blackburn Rovers on October 1, 2019 Nottingham Forest's Joe Lolley celebrates scoring their first goal against Blackburn Rovers on October 1, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest miss chance to move top with Blackburn draw
Joe Lolley scored the equaliser after Adam Armstrong had put Rovers ahead.
Oct 1, 22:25
![Nottingham Forest's Lewis Grabban celebrates with team mates after scoring their third goal against Stoke on September 27, 2019 Nottingham Forest's Lewis Grabban celebrates with team mates after scoring their third goal against Stoke on September 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest move top as pressure grows on Stoke boss Nathan Jones
Stoke let another lead slip to lose 3-2 at the Britannia Stadium.
Sep 27, 22:24
![Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019 Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sabri Lamouchi admits Nottingham Forest "suffered" in Barnsley win
Ben Watson's first goal in three years was enough to secure three points at the City Ground.
Sep 21, 18:24
![Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019 Sabri Lamouchi in charge of Nottingham Forest on August 3, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest extend unbeaten run against struggling Barnsley
Watson wins it for Lamouchi's side.
Sep 21, 17:14
![Alfa Semedo in action for Nottingham Forest on August 27, 2019 Alfa Semedo in action for Nottingham Forest on August 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alfa Semedo scores late winner for Forest to hand Swansea first defeat
The on-loan Benfica striker's winner was his first goal in English football.
Sep 14, 17:12
![Watford's Gerard Deulofeu celebrates scoring against Wolves in the FA Cup semi-final on April 7, 2019 Watford's Gerard Deulofeu celebrates scoring against Wolves in the FA Cup semi-final on April 7, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
FA Cup final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Manchester City chase a domestic treble while Gerard Deulofeu carries the main threat for Watford.
May 17, 12:12
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Watson: 'Nottingham Forest are serious about promotion'
Midfielder Ben Watson admits that Nottingham Forest are preparing a strong bid for promotion to the Premier League this season.
Jul 6, 16:35
![Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016 Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest announce double signing
Nottingham Forest announce that they have completed the signings of goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino and defender Juan Rafael Fuentes.
Feb 8, 18:23
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nottingham Forest announce Ben Watson signing
Nottingham Forest announce that they have signed midfielder Ben Watson on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
Feb 5, 17:41
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Former Watford midfielder Ben Watson to join Nottingham Forest
Former Watford midfielder Ben Watson will reportedly sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with Nottingham Forest on Monday.
Feb 4, 13:08
![Generic image of a locker room Generic image of a locker room](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Crystal Palace suspend academy director Gary Issott, begin investigation
Crystal Palace announce that they have suspended academy chief Gary Issott while they investigate "a disciplinary matter".
Feb 1, 20:08
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ben Watson leaves Watford by mutual consent
Watford confirm that Ben Watson has left the club by mutual consent ahead of an expected move to Nottingham Forest.
Jan 31, 23:12
![Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017 Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Troy Deeney on bench for Watford against Southampton
Watford striker Troy Deeney starts on the bench for the Hornets after serving his four-match ban.
Jan 13, 14:13