Watford Res 2 Charlton Athletic Res 1

Watford went on to completely dominate proceedings, with Henderson narrowly failing to covert a Toumani Diagouraga cross, and a Matthew Spring trademark half volley just fizzing over Randolph's cross bar, the highlights of a sustained spell of home domination.

As half time approached Henderson should have edged Watford ahead, but the big striker failed to capitalise on some hesitant defending, and his weak shot offered an opportunity for Uruguayan international, Omar Pouso to clear off the line.

The interval arrived with the Golden Boys firmly in the ascendancy if not numerically in terms of goals, but the scoreline took on a more realistic look twenty minutes into the second half.

An exquisite ball played by the livewire McNamee left Priskin in space but as the young Hungarian International attempted to shoot, he was thwarted by a tug by a retreating Aswad Thomas and the referee immediately pointed to the spot, leaving Henderson to calmly slot past Randolph.

Thereafter, Watford comfortably held on, passing the ball pleasingly without ever seriously looking to add to their account, and the final whistle greeted a third victory in four games, a record that keeps the Golden Boys firmly amongst the front runners this season.

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