Just to remind you, Watford are four points clear of the 'as it stands' Championship table.

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Former Brighton defender Guy Butters: "Watford are in control of the game. There is no-one for Brighton who looks willing or able to run in behind their defence and stretch the play at the moment."

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Twenty minutes of normal time remaining. Watford are closing in on the Premier League.

Holes appearing more frequently in the Brighton defence as the hosts take more and more risks. The ball falls invitingly for Almen Abdi on the edge of the area but his attempted lob flies over the bar. That was a good chance for Watford.

Another burst of Spandau Ballet's 'Gold' from Watford fans as Odion Ighalo, who was involved in his side's goal, is being replaced by Matej Vydra.

Booking for Watford's Craig Cathcart as Chris O'Grady is caught late as he tries to release Craig Mackail-Smith into the Watford box. Chris Hughton is screaming at his players to get forward.

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Back under way at Hillsborough.

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Former Brighton defender Guy Butters: "Craig Mackail-Smith is willing to chase down defenders and that could be what Brighton need. They had to do something different. Brighton have now gone to two up front."

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Suddenly the home crowd comes to life as Craig Mackail-Smith comes on for Mustapha Carayol. Will that change inject some much needed urgency into Brighton's play?

Middlesbrough, Bournemouth and Norwich fans will not be happy with this. This has descended into something like a testimonial with very little sign of urgency from Brighton. It's all too comfortable for Watford.

How did that stay out? A huge chance for Watford to double their lead but Adlene Guedioura and Odion Ighalo get in one another's way with the net gaping allowing the home side to snuff out the danger.

It doesn't get any better for Leeds supporters. After dominating the opening half-hour, they saw their side fall behind to a Chris Maguire penalty.

Neil Redfearn's side will have to be more clinical in front of goal in the second half with Alex Mowatt in particular guilty of failing to take a number of chances in the opening 45.

There are 3,199 Watford fans inside the Amex. It sounds more like 30,000. The noise from the away end suggests they have started celebrating early.

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Former Brighton defender Guy Butters: "Watford have got the firepower up front and it looks like they will always cause Brighton problems."

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Tidy start to the new half by the Hornets. Early shot from Almen Abdi sparks cries for a corner, but it went behind off team-mate Odion Ighalo. Then a free-kick by substitute Daniel Tozser flies narrowly over.

One hundred and thirty five minutes of the Football League season remaining for Watford. Four points clear at the top of the 'as it stands' table. We're back under way at the Amex.

Three minutes added time at the end of the first half at Hillsborough.

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Just look at the possession Brighton have enjoyed in the first half - 63% to Watford's 37%. It's no surprise to the locals who have seen their side dominate games but unable to make it count.

With that in mind, Troy Deeney's 21st goal of the season means Watford are now +40 - two better than fourth-placed Norwich but still seven behind second-placed Bournemouth.