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Edited by Deepak Mahay We used AI to assist with reporting on this page. In this instance, AI helped to summarise BBC radio journalists' commentary of this match. All posts were checked by a journalist before publishing. FT: Watford 0-2 Ipswich Mick Mills Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio Suffolk It was a super first half. It was a first half which we absolutely dominated, we were often sort of over 60% of possession and all the stats were going in our favour. But then the manager, still he got it right at half-time. He wasn't satisfied with his team. He made two changes and they worked for him. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Ipswich Town secure a 2-0 victory against Watford at Vicarage Road, continuing their winning streak at this venue. Sindre Egeli and George Hirst found the net, bouncing back strongly from their recent setback. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Ipswich Town are set to achieve a rare away win. With Watford heading for their first defeat under head coach Ed Still, Ipswich are ensuring they see the game out comfortably. Watford 0-2 Ipswich The fourth official has announced six minutes of added time at the end of the second half. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Ipswich Town make a substitution with Benjamin Johnson coming on for Jack Clarke. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Brenner Woolley BBC Radio Suffolk commentator Great stop from the goalkeeper. Town still have that clean sheet and Ince's head is in his hands. It was a good save for him off the back of Saturday as well. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Tom Ince steps up for Watford but his penalty is saved by Christian Walton, who guesses correctly and palms the shot away with two strong hands to his left. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Watford are awarded a penalty after Tom Ince is pulled back by Darnell Furlong in the area. Furlong receives a yellow card for the foul. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Watford make a substitution with Pierre Ekwah coming on for Imran Louza. Watford 0-2 Ipswich Wes Burns has been instrumental in Ipswich Town's second goal, demonstrating his experience to influence the game and keep Watford at bay. George Hirst was in the right position at the right time to steer the ball home, marking his second goal in 17 games. George Hirst (77 mins) George Hirst scores from the centre of the box to double Ipswich Town's lead against Watford. The ball deflected in, following contributions from Wesley Burns and others. Hirst celebrates with the away fans. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Ipswich Town prepare a double substitution as Anis Mehmeti replaces Marcelino Nunez and George Hirst comes on for Ivan Azon. These changes aim to bolster their attacking options and maintain pressure on Watford. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Watford make another substitution as Tom Ince comes on for James Abankwah, likely indicating a change in system as they search for an equaliser. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Ivan Azon misses a chance to extend Ipswich's lead as he blazes a shot over the bar from 20-yards out. It was a wasted opportunity after Nunez won the ball high up the pitch. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Mick Mills Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio Suffolk I think we needed the changes. We need some people who are really good and comfortable at getting on to the ball. It takes a strong personality to command the ball in a situation that we found ourselves in the second-half. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Ipswich Town make two substitutions as Wes Burns replaces Sindre Egeli, and Jens Cajuste comes on for Dan Neil. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Mick Mills Former Ipswich and England captain on BBC Radio Suffolk It's a good test for one or two players out there to show that when you're not in charge of the game, you can get yourself on the ball and you can start slowing the game down and just taking control of it. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Marcelino Nunez finds space to turn and shoots from a distance, narrowly missing the target. That was a close opportunity for Ipswich to extend their lead. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Watford make a substitution with Mamadou Doumbia coming on for Luca Kjerrumgaard. Watford 0-1 Ipswich Cedric Kipre receives a yellow card. It's his sixth of the season after bringing down Nestory Irankunda. Sindre Walle Egeli cost Ipswich a Championship record fee of £17. 5m when he joined them from FC Nordsjaelland Ipswich Town revived their hopes of automatic promotion as Sindre Walle Egeli and George Hirst gave them victory over Watford at Vicarage Road. After conceding five goals at Wrexham on Saturday, Town boss Kieran Mc Kenna got the response he wanted from his players as they secured a sixth away win of the campaign to move back up to third place. Egeli volleyed them in front after a first half free-kick rebounded to him off the wall and Hirst sealed the outcome when he bundled the ball home three minutes after being sent on as a substitute. Tom Ince had the chance to reduce the deficit from the penalty spot, but was denied by keeper Christian Walton as Ed Still suffered his first defeat as Watford head coach, having taken four points from his first two games in charge. More follows. Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed in to a BBC account to play. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 24th February 2026 at 21: 54 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Edward Still Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Kieran Mc Kenna Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Edward Still Formation: 5 - 4 - 1 Manager: Kieran Mc Kenna Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Watford are winless in their last five league games against Ipswich (D2 L3), having only dropped points in four of their previous 17 against them (W13 D3 L1). After losing six consecutive away league games against Watford between 2006 and 2012, Ipswich have now won three of their last four visits to Vicarage Road (L1). The reverse fixture between Watford and Ipswich this season finished 1-1 – only three times before have both league meetings between the sides ended level (1983-84, 1985-86 and 1990-91). Watford are unbeaten in their last 10 midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games (W4 D6), though five of their last six have finished level. Ipswich have lost just one of their last nine midweek (Tues, Weds, Thurs) league games (W5 D3), going down 3-0 at home to Charlton in October. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.