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Tickets for Watford's Carabao Cup second-round clash against MK Dons, provisionally scheduled for August 23, are on sale to supporters in Home Group A now.

Season Ticket Holders will have their regular seats reserved for them until 10am on Monday August 15. Season ticket holders will continue to be able to buy their ticket for the game throughout the remainder of the sales process, but their regular seat cannot be guaranteed after this time. Tickets for Watford’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against MK Dons at Vicarage Road (Tuesday August 23, 7.45pm KO) will go on sale to Season Ticket Holders from 12noon today (Friday August 12).

Ahead of the Hornets' second home game of the season, where they host Burnley, here's everything you need to know.

I’d prefer to go there now because we will have a very good idea of where we are with the squad afterwards.” “I have huge respect for what he [Vincent Kompany] did as a player and as a man as well, because I like the way he talks. He has been very successful with that so far in the first couple of games.

When Burnley came here in April they turned defeat into victory late on but the Clarets failed to repeat the trick despite a late flurry at Vicarage Road.

We need that as we know we have talent but we need that fight and make the running for each other. Watford want to start dominating teams but you have to consider the opponents they've come up against. We have to get the consistency and learn about how the players fit into every position, and the relationship with other players and to integrate them. We're not a team at the moment that's going to dominate every game, not right now, but we'll get better. We had to put bodies on the line and we fought for each other. Watford had their moments in attack but as the half wore on it was the visitors asking most of the questions and a red card for Hassane Kamara for tugging back sub Vitinho instigated a late flurry. It is something we have to deal with, I don't care if the ref gives it or not. I think he's going to get a lot of goals this season, he's threatening and his position could still be better. When Burnley visited Vicarage Road in April they turned defeat into victory late on but the Clarets failed to repeat the trick despite a late flurry at Vicarage Road. What I don't want to do is put all my attention and focus on something that might not be feasible. The Clarets have managed just two goals in their opening three games despite creating chances and dominating possession. Vincent Kompany's side were beaten 1-0 as Watford scored from their only shot on target in the contest.

Watford boast plenty of attacking flair but their gritty ability to cling on to slender leads could prove just as crucial in any promotion bid this season.

Hassane Kamara was shown red in the 81st minute as Watford dug in to hold on to their lead Burnley allowed the ball to bounce in a void of space about 30 yards out and Ken Sema took command of the situation to feed Sarr on the right. - Watford climbed to the top of the Championship whilst Burnley fell to sixth spot

Bachmann excels again for the Hornets, making a number of key saves to keep his side in front. Watford: Bachmann; Gaspar, Sierralta, Cathcart, Kamara; Cleverley ...

- Choudhury makes debut for Hornets; Gaspar comes in for first start; Dennis not involved ahead of expected completion of move to Nottingham Forest. - Bachmann excels again for the Hornets, making a number of key saves to keep his side in front. - Cleverley gives the Hornets the lead at the end of the first half but sustains an injury and replaced at the interval.

Will Blackburn continue to be the only side in the Championship with an unblemished record? Are Middlesbrough really “miles off it”? Is League One ...

Accrington Stanley will be licking their lips at the prospect of facing Burton Albion, who have suffered a shambolic start to the season. The only League Two clash of the weekend that sees two teams with six points lock horns on Saturday. Walsall dug deep to defeat Newport last weekend, and for manager Michael Flynn, it was a bittersweet victory over his former club. After crashing out of the EFL Cup to 10-man Morecambe, the Potters will look to a vulnerable Huddersfield side with eager anticipation. Good summer business and a supporting cast filled with quality has cut Darren Ferguson’s outfit the side to beat. Vincent Kompany has embedded what promises to be a tactical revolution on a side that grew to be synonymous with the very idea of direct. Blackpool present a good chance for Swansea to retain some confidence in their style. On Monday, West Brom ravaged Watford – a promotion-hopeful with a Premier League forward line – with 70% possession, 19 shots (17 inside the box) to Watford’s five, 12 corners to Watford’s nil (!) and seven clearances to Watford’s 38. Less than 72 hours after locking horns in the EFL Cup, League One leaders Peterborough will lock horns with Plymouth Argyle once again. Despite an impressive opening day victory against Sheffield United, Watford have shown signs of Premier League-relegated Watford, struggling with only 30% possession against West Brom in the second week and relying on some straight-up magic from Ismaila Sarr (which has only made him a larger a subject for transfer gossip) to steal a point. Whether Rovers can concoct another to offset it will be the litmus test. Their 1-0 opening day victory against QPR cantered to a similar beat. Welcome to Week Three of the EFL.

Captain Cleverley slotted home on the stroke of half-time to put the Hornets ahead in the battle between two teams looking to make an immediate return to ...

Kamara was sent off with nine minutes remaining for a professional foul on Vitinho, the Burnley substitute. Fortunately for Watford, Cleverley was not so profligate when he was presented with his chance as he slotted the hosts ahead in first-half stoppage time. Cleverley had been hurt by a challenge in the act of scoring however and did not reappear for the second half.

Vincent Kompany suffered his first defeat as Burnley boss despite an encouraging second-half display in a 1-0 loss against Watford.

Kamara was sent off with nine minutes remaining for a professional foul on Vitinho, the Burnley substitute. Cleverley had been hurt by a challenge in the act of scoring, however, and did not reappear for the second half. Hassane Kamara was shown a straight red card for a professional foul nine minutes from time but the Clarets could not get the better of home goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann.

The midfielder turned 33 on Friday and consigned Vincent Kompany to his first defeat as Burnley boss.

Kamara was sent off with nine minutes remaining for a professional foul on Vitinho, the Burnley substitute. Sarr found Ken Sema in space on the right of the box and his cutback was perfect for the Watford skipper to side-foot home from 12 yards. Tom Cleverley marked his 33rd birthday with the only goal of the game as 10-man Watford defeated Burnley to move top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Tom Cleverley celebrates scoring against Burnley. ... Tom Cleverley marked his 33rd birthday with the only goal of the game as 10-man Watford defeated Burnley to ...

“In the first half they were better than us but in the second we could feel the tide was turning,” Kompany said. Cleverley was hurt by a challenge in the act of scoring, however, and did not reappear for the second half. Fortunately for Watford Cleverley was not as profligate when he was presented with his chance in first-half stoppage time, and he slotted home to put the hosts ahead.

The season may be only three games old but the qualities which pleased Rob Edwards most about Watford's performance had a familiar ring to them…

Then clearly the red card happens and it put us on the back foot, but to get the victory in the end was great because they’re a good team.” “I thought there wasn’t loads in the first half. Edwards said: “We were tested again, which we knew we would, be but I’m obviously delighted with the three points.