article_snippet.sent: the Hornets went into the game knowing a win would take the Hornets back into the automatic promotion places following Middlesbrough's victory at Norwich on Friday.
article_snippet.sent: the Hornets looked as though the Hornets would have to settle for second after Matt Ritchie put Bournemouth ahead against Sheffield Wednesday and on course for top spot, but Chris Maguire's stoppage-time penalty at the Goldsands Stadium denied the Cherries and left Watford on top of the pile.
article_snippet.sent: Despite looking good in possession going forward, it took the Hornets almost 20 minutes to begin to open up the Birmingham defence.
article_snippet.sent: Watford continued to press for the breakthrough in the remainder of the first half but they were unable to seriously threaten again before the interval.
highlights_snippet.sent: If the Hornets win the Hornets final two games, the Hornets will be promoted .
  