Watford advanced to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle, marking their fifth consecutive win this season. Mileta Rajovic was the star of the match, scoring both goals, the first of which came in the 17th minute when he capitalized on a mistake by Plymouth's debutant goalkeeper Dan Grimshaw. Despite some strong saves from Grimshaw, Rajovic added a second goal in the 72nd minute, securing a comfortable win for Watford. The match also featured a tribute to Sven-Goran Eriksson, who gave Wayne Rooney his England debut, while both managers reflected on their teams' performances post-match. Rooney acknowledged his side's struggles in the final third, expressing disappointment with their attacking quality. This victory represents Watford's first progression to the third round in three years and the best start to a season since 2018.