Birmingham Clinch Play-Off Push with Watford Victory

Birmingham City achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Watford, propelling them to within one point of the Sky Bet Championship play-off positions. The win marked their fourth consecutive triumph at St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park, further compounding Watford's struggles away from home.

Birmingham's patience paid off in the first half as Paik Seung-Ho found the net with a thunderous strike from outside the box. Demarai Gray then showcased his quality, adding a second goal just before the break with a brilliant effort that found the top corner. Despite a spirited second-half performance from Watford, which saw Othmane Maamma score to halve the deficit, they could not overcome Birmingham's lead.

Chris Davies' side demonstrated resilience to secure the three points, returning to winning ways after their previous draw. The victory sees Birmingham climb to seventh in the league table. Watford, despite showing improvement, saw their five-game unbeaten run come to an end, with manager Javi Gracia acknowledging missed opportunities and the impact of key moments in the match.