On 24 October 2011 Beattie joined Championship side Watford on loan until 8 January 2012.
He made his debut on 5 November as a substitute against Middlesbrough.
After an injury hit start at Watford, Beattie started only one game which was a 2–2 draw against Bristol City.
He scored Watford's second goal of the game heading in from close range past David James.
In all he made four appearances for Watford scoring once and struggled to break into the side with Troy Deeney, Chris Iwelumo, Marvin Sordell and Joe Garner restricting his first team opportunities.
On 24 October 2011 Beattie joined Championship side Watford on loan until 8 January 2012. He made his debut on 5 November as a substitute against Middlesbrough. After an injury hit start at Watford, Beattie started only one game which was a 2–2 draw against Bristol City. He scored Watford's second goal of the game heading in from close range past David James. In all he made four appearances for Watford scoring once and struggled to break into the side with Troy Deeney, Chris Iwelumo, Marvin Sordell and Joe Garner restricting his first team opportunities.
Craig Beattie