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01-01 23:00

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Watford secured a comfortable 3-0 home victory over Birmingham City in the English Football League Championship on January 1, 2026, at Vicarage Road. The Hornets produced a dominant display to start the new year in perfect fashion, with the match result never in doubt after they established a two-goal lead before halftime. Vakoun Bayo opened the scoring in the 18th minute, tapping in from close range after a defensive error, and the lead was doubled just before the break by midfielder Edo Kayembe. Birmingham offered little in response, and Watford put the game to bed in the 65th minute when Ismaël Koné finished a flowing team move. The comprehensive win propelled Watford up the Championship table and into the conversation for a playoff place, while it brought Birmingham back down to earth after their recent big win over Norwich. Watford's head coach Valérien Ismaël was delighted with his team's intensity and control, while Birmingham's Tony Mowbray admitted his side was second-best in all departments on the day.