Watford took the lead within seconds through Almen Abdi 's header . Matej Vydra doubled the hosts ' advantage on 39 minutes . Hornets captain Troy Deeney scored a third shortly before half - time . ray ward pulled one back for the visitors on 45 minutes . ben Forestieri broke the scoreline as Watford trailed easily .
Watford took the lead within seconds through Almen Abdi 's strike . Matej Vydra doubled the hosts ' advantage on 39 minutes . Hornets captain Troy Deeney added a third shortly before half-time . Jem Karacan pulled one back for the visitors on 70 minutes . Fernando Forestieri completed the scoreline as Watford won easily .