West Brom has taken a significant step towards securing their position in the Sky Bet Championship, achieving a decisive 3-0 win over Watford at The Hawthorns. This victory marks their ninth consecutive unbeaten game, with Isaac Price scoring the opening goal and assisting Daryl Dike's strike before halftime. Danny Imray added a well-deserved third goal for the Baggies, extending their unbeaten streak and solidifying their defensive record with 488 minutes without conceding.
Although the team must await the outcome of a hearing regarding alleged Profit and Sustainability Rules infringements, they can celebrate one of their most one-sided wins of the season, with Watford managing only one on-target effort. The match saw Price threaten early on with a powerful drive, but it was his subsequent opportunity that led to the breakthrough in the 21st minute, as he swept home a first-time shot from 12 yards following a cross from Imray. Watford's attempts to equalize were thwarted, including a full-blooded volley from Nampalys Mendy that was tipped away by goalkeeper Max O'Leary. Dike's looping header from Alex Mowatt's cross went wide, but his next attempt proved decisive, as he headed home 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. As the game progressed, Albion made it 3-0 with a clinical finish from Imray, who side-footed home after being teed up by Josh Maja following Price's knockdown. Despite Watford's late chances, including two misses from Othmane Maamma, West Brom's victory was never in doubt, with manager James Morrison praising his players for their perseverance and professionalism in the face of adversity.