West Brom secured a crucial 3-0 win over Watford, guaranteeing their safety in the Sky Bet Championship pending a possible points deduction. Isaac Price scored the opening goal and assisted Daryl Dike's second goal before halftime, as James Morrison's side extended their unbeaten streak to nine games.
On-loan Crystal Palace right-back Danny Imray sealed the victory with a well-deserved third goal, marking 488 minutes without conceding for the Baggies. Although a hearing regarding alleged Profit and Sustainability Rules infringements looms, West Brom can savor one of their most one-sided wins of the season, with Watford managing only one on-target effort. The match began with Price threatening early, but his low 25-yard drive was saved by goalkeeper Egil Selvik. However, Price capitalized on his next chance, breaking the deadlock in the 21st minute with a first-time shot from 12 yards after Imray's teasing cross.
Watford's Nampalys Mendy came close to equalizing with a full-blooded volley, but goalkeeper Max O'Leary made a crucial save. Dike's looping header went wide, but his next attempt proved decisive, finding the roof of the net from Price's curling free-kick in the 41st minute.
The second half saw Watford's James Abankwah booked for holding at an Albion corner, while Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby received a yellow card for a late tackle. Mowatt sliced a 20-yard volley over the bar, and Luca Kjerrumgaard missed a great chance to reduce the deficit for Watford, heading weakly straight at O'Leary. West Brom sealed the win in clinical style in the 69th minute, with Imray side-footing home after Josh Maja set him up following Price's knockdown.
Othmane Maamma missed two fine chances for the visitors, blazing over and firing straight at O'Leary. West Brom's James Morrison praised his players, saying, 'Credit to the players - they have come through a difficult time and pulled themselves up. I want the players to continue playing the way they are and as professionals, there's a job to do.'