 Watson was only third choice on the left behind Cribb and Johnny Arnold and was in and out of the side for the remainder of the season, making a total of 14 appearances in the Second Division, scoring four goals.In the following season, he was only able to play when Arnold was playing cricket for Hampshire, and managed only a further five appearances, with one goal.Watson was more successful in the reserves, for whom he scored 36 goals in 63 matches.