Watford Face Increased TV Exposure

Last updated : 30 June 2006 By Gary Calder

As expected, Watford's elevation into the top flight of English football has coincided with a significant rise in live TV coverage from Sky Sports.

The broadcaster has announced that the Golden Boys' home matches against Aston Villa, Fulham, Sheffield United, Arsenal plus the visit to Manchester City will now be played out in front of their cameras.

Watford make their first televised appearance of the season on Premiership Plus against Aston Villa on Saturday 16 September, Kick-off 5.15pm, and the last of the five games is the visit of Arsene Wenger's Gunners on Boxing Day, Kick-off 5.30pm.

The three remaining fixtures will all kick-off at 8pm, with the Fulham and Manchester City fixtures having been selected for Monday night transmission.