2021–22 Watford F.C. season

The 2021–22 season was the 123rd season in existence of Watford Football Club and their first season back in the Premier League following their immediate return with promotion from the Championship in the previous season. Watford also competed in the FA Cup and EFL Cup.

This season was for the first time since 2009–10 without former club's goalscorer Troy Deeney who joined Birmingham City after his contract expired.

Managerial changes
On 3 October, the Hornets sacked head coach Xisco. A day later, Claudio Ranieri was appointed the club's new Head Coach, on a two-year contract.

Ranieri was sacked on 24 January and was replaced the following day by Roy Hodgson. Watford would go on to record 2 wins and remain winless in Hodgson’s tenure and be relegated in May 2022 following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Current squad

 * As of 22 May 2022.

Pre-season and friendlies
Watford announced they would play friendlies against West Bromwich Albion, Stevenage Nantes, and Udinese as part of their pre-season schedule.

Matches
The league fixtures were announced on 16 June 2021.

FA Cup
Watford were drawn away to Leicester City in the third round.

EFL Cup
Watford entered the competition in the second round and were drawn at home to Crystal Palace and Stoke City in the third round.

Goalscorers
The list is sorted by shirt number when total goals are equal.

Clean sheets
The list is sorted by shirt number when total clean sheets are equal.