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Situated on the Rhine, it is the capital of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate with a population of 217,118. (2/9)

Here's a piece from Mainz's official website about the partnership: https://www.mainz.de/verwaltung-und-politik/partnerstaedte/watford.php#c15
Below; the certificates of partnership


https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/1011524.flag-flies-high-for-twinned-towns/
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The local team is 1. FSV Mainz 05
Founded: 1905
Kit Colours: Red and White
Nicknames: Die Nullfünfer (The 05's) & Karnevalsverein (Carnival Club)
Here's their English Twitter: @Mainz05en
And website: https://www.mainz05.de/en/
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Opened: July 2011
Capacity: 34,034
They have never won any major domestic honours. (6/9)

Like Watford, this season they find themselves in a bit of a sticky situation, currently sitting one place above the relegation playoff place with nine games to play. (7/9)

You can watch their first game away to FC Cologne live on BT Sport 1, Sunday 17th, from 14:15 BST. (8/9)
So there you have it!
Twinned Towns
Similar history
Similar size
Similar seasons
All the reasons to be backing 1. FSV Mainz 05 for the remainder of the Bundesliga!
And if you don't; their mascot Johannes the Clown will kill you in your sleep. (9/9)




All the reasons to be backing 1. FSV Mainz 05 for the remainder of the Bundesliga!
And if you don't; their mascot Johannes the Clown will kill you in your sleep. (9/9)