Watford made it back-to-back away wins as they beat Cardiff 2-1 to move up into the play-off places.It was a fourth win in a row at Cardiff for the visitors and a fifth win in eight games under new boss Slaven Bilic.The Hornets replaced Swansea in sixth place with goals from Francisco Sierralta and Ismaila Sarr completing their fight back after Cedric Kipre had given the home side the lead.Cardi...Full Story »

Cardiff interim boss Mark Hudson will be without striker Callum Robinson for the Sky Bet Championship clash against visitors Watford.Robinson is sidelined due to a three-match suspension imposed following his red card in the derby defeat against Swansea.There was better news, though, for Hudson with Perry Ng and Mahlon Romeo both returning from injury and featuring in a 1-0 victory over Rotherha...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic reflected on a “great three points” as Watford won 1-0 at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan thanks to Joao Pedro’s 87th-minute header.The Hornets had to withstand a determined early onslaught from Wigan, who hit a post through Will Keane inside 10 minutes.But as the game went on the visitors gradually took over, with only a great save from Wigan goalkeeper Jami...Full Story »

Joao Pedro headed home the only goal with three minutes left at the DW Stadium to give improving Watford a 1-0 victory at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Wigan.Pedro’s effort earned Slaven Bilic’s side a third win in four games that leaves them two points off the play-off places.But Wigan have lost six of their last seven matches and sit two points above the relegation zone.Wigan sta...Full Story »

Jack Whatmough is the latest addition to Wigan’s injury list as they host Watford in the Sky Bet Championship.Whatmough was forced off late in last week’s defeat by QPR, with Rarmani Edwards-Green coming on for his Latics debut and in line to deputise against the Hornets.Forwards Callum Lang (ankle) and Charlie Wyke (hamstring) will miss out once more.Midfielder Gwion Edwards and def...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic has urged Watford to maintain their standards after returning to winning ways with a 4-0 thrashing of near neighbours Luton.The Hornets shrugged off a poor 3-0 defeat at Millwall in midweek to delight their supporters and move to within three points of the Championship play-off places.First-half goals from Keinan Davis and William Troost-Ekong set the tone and the visitors’ do...Full Story »

Watford claimed local bragging rights with a 4-0 dismantling of near neighbours Luton in the Championship.First-half goals from Keinan Davis and William Troost-Ekong set the tone and the visitors’ doom was sealed when goalkeeper Ethan Horvath gifted Joao Pedro a third before Ismaila Sarr completed the rout.Hatters substitute Gabriel Osho then saw red late on for a dreadful challenge on Ken...Full Story »

Imran Louza will be absent for Watford’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton.Boss Slaven Bilic has confirmed that the midfielder will be out for a “few months” with a broken fibula and ligament damage sustained in the loss at Millwall.Craig Cathcart could also be checked after Bilic confirmed the defender missed the midweek game as a precaution.Mario Gaspar and Tom Dele-Bashi...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic criticised Watford’s lack of consistency after the 3-0 defeat at Millwall.Tom Bradshaw hit a 25-minute hat-trick in the first half to put the hosts in complete control, with the visitors stunted in attack throughout at the Den.It was the first time the Hornets had failed to score under the Croatian, and Bilic was concerned about his side’s inability to string results tog...Full Story »

Tom Bradshaw’s stunning first-half hat-trick powered Millwall to a 3-0 victory over woeful Watford at the Den.Bradshaw struck three times in just over half an hour to give Gary Rowett’s men their third successive win in a game they controlled throughout, moving them one point off the Championship play-off places.It took just eight minutes for Bradshaw to open his account for the even...Full Story »

Dean Smith blamed a sub-standard first-half performance for Norwich’s failure to end the weekend at the Championship summit.The Canaries would have gone above Burnley and Sheffield United had they won but instead lost 2-1 at Watford, who moved up from 17th to 10th thanks to goals in the first 31 minutes through Imran Louza and Keinan Davis.Josh Sargent pulled one back directly before half-...Full Story »

Watford denied Norwich the chance to go top of the Championship table by beating them 2-1 at Vicarage Road.Imran Louza, who had earlier seen a penalty saved by recalled Canaries goalkeeper Angus Gunn, volleyed Slaven Bilic’s hosts ahead before Keinan Davis doubled the lead just after the half-hour mark.Josh Sargent pulled one back in the final minute of the first half but Dean Smith’...Full Story »

Watford will have forward Joao Pedro available again following a calf problem for the Sky Bet Championship match against Norwich.Defenders Craig Cathcart (thigh) and Mario Gaspar (groin) both face late fitness tests ahead of Saturday’s evening kick-off.Midfielder Imran Louza has been charged by the Football Association with spitting at at Swansea’s Ryan Manning, so could be facing a ...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic slammed his new Watford side after they slumped to a second consecutive defeat with a 3-1 loss at Blackpool.The Hornets were undone by two late Jerry Yates goals as the home side picked up just their second win of the season.Imran Louza equalised for Watford in the first half after Gary Madine had put the hosts ahead, but the visitors wilted late on and Bilic took aim at his squad a...Full Story »

Jerry Yates’ late double sealed a welcome 3-1 victory for Blackpool against stuttering Watford.Gary Madine put the home side in front before Imran Louza restored parity before the break.A draw then looked to be on the cards before Yates two superbly taken goals in the final 10 minutes secured Blackpool’s first home win since the opening day of the season.The Hornets were booed off by...Full Story »

Blackpool midfielder Kenny Dougall is suspended for the visit of Watford, with his absence adding to a lengthy injury list.Dougall picked up his fifth booking of the season in the midweek draw at Sunderland and must serve a one-game ban.Jordan Gabriel is awaiting the results of a scan to determine the extent of a freak injury sustained away from the football pitch, while James Husband is close t...Full Story »

Watford manager Slaven Bilic reports no fresh injury concerns ahead of his first home game in charge against Swansea.Forward Joao Pedro missed the 4-0 win at Stoke on Sunday with a calf injury and is not expected to be rushed into a return.Defender William Troost-Ekong picked up a hamstring problem while on international duty with Nigeria and Craig Cathcart, who was forced off late on against Su...Full Story »

New Watford boss Slaven Bilic hailed his side’s emphatic 4-0 win at Stoke as a “dream start” to his Hornets tenure and the blueprint for success going forward.Bilic is the Hornets’ ninth manager in three years last week after Rob Edwards’ sacking on the back of just one win in seven Championship games.Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema, Keinan Davis and Vakoun Issouf Bayo all g...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic enjoyed a memorable start to life as Watford boss with a fine 4-0 victory at Stoke.Former West Ham boss Bilic became the Hornets’ ninth manager in three years after Rob Edwards was sacked on Monday following a torrid run of just one win in seven Championship games.Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema, Keinan Davis and Vakoun Issouf Bayo secured Bilic an impressive win at the bet3...Full Story »

Stoke could be without goalkeeper Joe Bursik for the visit of Watford in the Sky Bet Championship on Sunday.The 22-year-old pulled out of the England Under-21 squad during the international break due to a family bereavement and could still be absent at the weekend.Midfielder Sam Clucas (hamstring) is likely to remain on the injured list for Alex Neil’s team.Defender Harry Clarke (shin) and...Full Story »