The 2022-23 campaign delivered a turbulent but ultimately safe mid-table consolidation for Watford, with The Hornets securing 11th place in their first season back in the Championship. The year was defined by soaring early promise, which saw the team briefly top the table, and a subsequent mid-season slump that led to a turbulent period with three different managers. Leading the line with genuine quality was the sensational young forward João Pedro, whose 11 crucial league goals and Player of the Season form were the consistent bright spot in a campaign of transition, marking his final, important chapter at Vicarage Road.