Birmingham vs Watford

English football's second tier is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe with a relentless fixture schedule and the prize of a place in the Premier League on ...

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The new Head Coach, Rob Edwards, has had to get to grips with a new squad and division after great success at Forest Green Rovers. They have hit the ground ...

The true Rob Edwards has not necessarily been put on in terms of a playing style. Some of the potential departures will change what Watford can do, whilst the new signings will have a similar impact. He has inherited a solid squad that should be competitive in the Championship and he has got them playing with a hunger and desire that wasn’t always there last season, so that is really encouraging. Ismaila Sarr is a danger when he is on form and Birmingham will be well aware of that, including Troy Deeney who played with him. It will go all the way up to the wire with players coming in and players, potentially, being snapped up elsewhere. The new Head Coach, Rob Edwards, has had to get to grips with a new squad and division after great success at Forest Green Rovers. They have hit the ground running to take seven points from three difficult games.

Birmingham City host Watford in the fourth round of the Championship. Will the Birmingham club be able to make up for the recent failures?

In the current Championship campaign, the matches featuring Birmingham City and Watford are tightly fought. We do not rule out that Watford can earn three points in Birmingham and, in doing so, make another clean sheet against the home team. Watford has won 22 games, while Birmingham has proved stronger in 18. In total, Birmingham and Watford have met 48 times. Watford then traded away action with West Bromwich Albion (1-1). On Matchday 3, Rob Edwards' team outplayed Burnley (1-0). Before round four starts, the team is in third place in the standings. That is, an unconvincing and unstable game again marks the team.

The Hornets, who were missing the injured Ismaila Sarr, failed to make the most of their chances and fell behind to George Hall's first senior goal. Ken Sema ...

Deeney was denied a fairytale equaliser against his old club in the 73rd minute. You will receive a verification email shortly. Watford equalised in the 63rd minute.