WATCH: Premier League vault: Watford 2-0 Everton - August 1982

We look at Watford's first ever victory over Everton in August 1982

Ahead of Watford v Everton, live on Sky Sports on Saturday afternoon, we look back at the Hornets' first ever victory in the fixture.

Watford have only beaten Everton twice in more than 20 meetings between the two clubs, with the first coming back in August 1982.

Gerry Armstrong and Pat Rice were the goalscorers for the Hornets that day, setting them up for one of the most successful seasons in the club's history.

They eventually finished second in the Division One table behind champions Liverpool, with Everton down in seventh position.

Watford striker Luther Blissett ended the campaign as the league's top goalscorer, scoring 27 goals.

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Take a look at the highlights from Watford's win over Everton back in 1982 in the video at the top of the page, plus interviews with former Watford players John Barnes, Luther Blissett and Gerry Armstrong.

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