Watkiss is on the Market as Watford's latest loanee
The latest Watford Under-21 player to go out on loan, Jake Watkiss, made his debut for Needham Market in the National League North this afternoon.
The winger went as close as anyone to breaking the deadlock in a 0-0 draw at Southport, forcing a fine save from the home keeper, and also saw his long-range free-kick end up with the ball hitting the post after a header from striker Seth Chambers.
Goalkeeper Myles Roberts continues to be the first choice for Partick Thistle, but they lost 2-0 at Livingston in the Scottish Championship last night, their first defeat since September 28,
Two Hornets loanees met at the York Road Stadium as Aidan Coyne started on the bench for Maidenhead United, who drew 1-1 with a Solihull Moors team including Michael Adu-Poku.
Coyne came on at the beginning of stoppage time for Maidenhead, who were reduced to 10 men just before half-time when Thierry Latty-Fairweather saw red for a foul on Adu-Poku.
However, the hosts went ahead with 20 minutes left through Reece Smith and Moors needed an Alex Whatmore goal six minutes into stoppage time to salvage a point.
Another side that scored six minutes into stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw was St Albans, who had James Clarridge in defence.
Clarridge made his debut for the Saints in the midweek defeat at Boreham Wood, but helped pick up a point today as Shaun Jeffers netted at the death.
Kings Langley, where both Bentley Assiedou and Ali Gould are on loan, had their first 0-0 draw in more than two years this afternoon when they visited Hertford Town.
Josh Mullins started for Bedford Town, who also fielded former Watford Under-21 Junior Gyamfi, and they came from 2-1 down at half-time to beat Lowestoft Town 4-2 in the Southern League Premier Central Division.
Defender George Abbott made his debut on loan at Hendon but couldn’t prevent them losing 1-0 at home to Canvey Island in the Isthmian League Premier Division.
Potters Bar Town, including Hornets defender Freddie Buers, lost 4-1 away to Hashtag United in the same division.
Joao Ferreira played in Braga’s 3-0 defeat in Europa League at Roma on Thursday, and is due to be in action when they host Famalicao in the Liga Portugal on Monday.
• Watford’s Under-18s have been drawn at home to Crewe Alexandra in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup.
A date and ticketing information for the tie will be confirmed in due course.
Watford beat Oxford United 2-1 at Kings Langley FC to reach the fourth round, while Crewe overcame Luton on penalties last night after the game had ended 2-2.