After a dismal 2-0 defeat to Ipswich Town left Watford's play-off prospects in doubt, the Hornets secured a crucial 2-1 away win against Bristol City. While mathematically still possible, reaching the sixth spot in the Championship table remains challenging.
With favorable fixtures against Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham still to come, Watford's youthful squad faces a final test against Middlesbrough and Coventry City, who could be fighting for the championship title.