Watford are now only one game away from possible relegation into the Championship with a crushing 3-1 defeat. High flying Blackburn plough ahead towards a possible UEFA Cup place.

Watford started the game poorly and this was fully capitalised by Blackburn who were celebrating their second goal by the 10^th minute. The first came from Christopher Samba heading in from a corner. This was followed by striker Jason Roberts hitting home on 10 minutes. Watford settled down and were able to reply with a goal from Rinaldi placing a powerful header past Friedel in the 21^st minute. This was Rinaldi’s first goal of the season with the Hornets. This lifeline was snuffed out by a third goal from Blackburn. McCarthy scored in the 32^nd minute to round up a frantic first half. Watford couldn’t find a way back in the second half and it ended up 3-1 at the final whistle with David Bentley claiming man of the match.

Watford now have only 24 points from 35 games ensuring they are destined for a 07-08 season in the championship with official relegation possible at the weekend. However, Boothroyd is possibly the right man to make them bounce straight back up. Blackburn claimed a well deserved and confident win here and now they are looking at a fight for a UEFA cup place.