Follow live coverage as Watford face Hull City in the Championship today.
An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.
Relegation from the top flight last term means Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will newly-promoted Birmingham City and Wrexham, with a host of hopefuls eyeing up the £200m jackpot that comes with promotion to the top flight. At the other end of the table, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City hope to stay up amid crises.
Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Watford FC 2 - 1 Hull City AFC
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Match ends, Watford 2, Hull City 1.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Second Half ends, Watford 2, Hull City 1.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Attempt saved. Luca Kjerrumgaard (Watford) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner by Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Offside, Hull City. Darko Gyabi is caught offside.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Jeremy Petris.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04David Akintola (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
17:05Kwadwo Baah (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
17:05Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Nathan Baxter.
Watford vs Hull City
17:05Attempt saved. David Akintola (Hull City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Nathan Baxter (Watford). Assisted by Enis Destan.
Watford vs Hull City
17:05Mattie Pollock (Watford) hits the bar with a header from very close range. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross following a set piece situation.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Lewie Coyle (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Kwadwo Baah (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Attempt blocked. Enis Destan (Hull City) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Giles with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
17:04Substitution, Hull City. Enis Destan replaces Kyle Joseph.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Hector Kyprianou (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Substitution, Hull City. Kasey Palmer replaces John Lundstram.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Substitution, Hull City. David Akintola replaces Cody Drameh.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Substitution, Watford. Hector Kyprianou replaces Nampalys Mendy.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Substitution, Watford. Kwadwo Baah replaces Nestory Irankunda.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Substitution, Watford. Luca Kjerrumgaard replaces Vivaldo Semedo because of an injury.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Delay in match because of an injury Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
17:03Foul by Moussa Sissoko (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Goal! Watford 2, Hull City 1. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross following a corner.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Corner, Watford. Conceded by Lewie Coyle.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Attempt blocked. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jeremy Petris.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Kévin Keben.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Nestory Irankunda (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
17:02Offside, Watford. Mattie Pollock is caught offside.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Substitution, Watford. Moussa Sissoko replaces Edo Kayembe.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Corner, Watford. Conceded by John Lundstram.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Substitution, Hull City. Darko Gyabi replaces Amir Hadziahmetovic.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Substitution, Hull City. Regan Slater replaces Joe Gelhardt.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Delay in match because of an injury Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Attempt blocked. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) left footed shot from very close range is blocked.
Watford vs Hull City
17:01Attempt saved. Caleb Wiley (Watford) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
Watford vs Hull City
17:00Attempt missed. Max Alleyne (Watford) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross following a corner.
Watford vs Hull City
17:00Corner, Watford. Conceded by John Egan.
Watford vs Hull City
17:00Attempt missed. Charlie Hughes (Hull City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Kyle Joseph.
Watford vs Hull City
16:59Attempt missed. John Lundstram (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Cody Drameh following a fast break.
Watford vs Hull City
16:58Offside, Watford. Vivaldo Semedo is caught offside.
Watford vs Hull City
16:58Jeremy Petris (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
16:58Foul by Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
16:41Substitution, Watford. Caleb Wiley replaces Jeremy Ngakia.
Watford vs Hull City
16:41Goal! Watford 1, Hull City 1. Imrân Louza (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Vivaldo Semedo.
Watford vs Hull City
16:38Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.
Watford vs Hull City
16:33Attempt missed. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Ngakia with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
16:32Attempt missed. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Ngakia with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
16:30Max Alleyne (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
16:21Offside, Hull City. Ryan Giles is caught offside.
Watford vs Hull City
16:21Attempt blocked. Edo Kayembe (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Watford vs Hull City
16:16Imrân Louza (Watford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Watford vs Hull City
16:13Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Petris with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
16:08Attempt missed. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross following a set piece situation.
Watford vs Hull City
16:08Cody Drameh (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
16:08Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Watford vs Hull City
16:07Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
16:07Attempt saved. Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City).
Watford vs Hull City
16:07Attempt blocked. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Edo Kayembe.
Watford vs Hull City
16:06Max Alleyne (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
16:04Attempt saved. Cody Drameh (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Nathan Baxter (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
16:03Second Half begins Watford 0, Hull City 1.
Watford vs Hull City
15:48First Half ends, Watford 0, Hull City 1.
Watford vs Hull City
15:48Foul by Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:47Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Watford vs Hull City
15:47Foul by Mattie Pollock (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:47Delay in match because of an injury Mattie Pollock (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:47Lewie Coyle (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:47Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
Watford vs Hull City
15:46Corner, Watford. Conceded by Charlie Hughes.
Watford vs Hull City
15:45Attempt saved. Cody Drameh (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Nathan Baxter (Watford). Assisted by Ryan Giles with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
15:42Nestory Irankunda (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:41Offside, Hull City. Kyle Joseph is caught offside.
Watford vs Hull City
15:41Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) hits the right post with a right footed shot from outside the box. Assisted by Kyle Joseph following a fast break.
Watford vs Hull City
15:37Corner, Watford. Conceded by Cody Drameh.
Watford vs Hull City
15:37Attempt saved. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Assisted by Kévin Keben with a headed pass.
Watford vs Hull City
15:32Ryan Giles (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
15:32Jeremy Petris (Watford) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:30Foul by Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:28Goal! Watford 0, Hull City 1. Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Cody Drameh with a cross following a fast break.
Watford vs Hull City
15:25Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lewie Coyle with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
15:24Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
15:23Foul by Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Jeremy Petris (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Jeremy Ngakia (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Jeremy Petris.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Foul by Nampalys Mendy (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Attempt missed. Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) left footed shot from more than 35 yards is close, but misses to the right following a fast break.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Attempt saved. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the centre of the goal by Ivor Pandur (Hull City). Assisted by Vivaldo Semedo.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Attempt missed. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jeremy Petris with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Attempt missed. Nestory Irankunda (Watford) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Imrân Louza.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22John Lundstram (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Jeremy Petris (Watford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Watford vs Hull City
15:22Corner, Watford. Conceded by Ryan Giles.
Watford vs Hull City
15:20Attempt blocked. Vivaldo Semedo (Watford) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Imrân Louza with a cross.
Watford vs Hull City
15:19Foul by Vivaldo Semedo (Watford).
Watford vs Hull City
15:07Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Kévin Keben.
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