Watford 0-2 Brighton
Brighton inflicted further misery on relegation-threatened Watford with a win at Vicarage Road that boosts their own outside chance of playing European football next season.
Roy Hodgson is yet to see his side score a goal since taking charge three games ago and the Hornets remain second bottom of the Premier League, three points from safety having not won since November.
Neal Maupay looped a superb half-volley into the top corner from Tariq Lamptey’s low cross moments before the break to open the scoring for Brighton.
Watford’s struggles in front of goal continued despite Emmanuel Dennis proving a threat, striking the crossbar after a neat solo run in the second half.
But it was Brighton who always looked more likely to double their lead and they did so eight minutes from time when Adam Webster bundled in from a corner.
Graham Potter’s side are ninth and on a seven-match unbeaten run in the top flight that has seen them edge towards the European spots.
