Watford climb as Bove's late clincher seals win over Wrexham | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Watford beat Wrexham 3-1 in the Championship at Vicarage Road. Marc Bola opened the scoring for the Hornets in the 18th minute after a break, before Edo Kayembe swept in a second. Max Cleworth halved the deficit with a header from a corner (49.), but Edoardo Bove settled it in the fourth minute of second half stoppage time. Despite 57.7% possession and 43 crosses, Wrexham produced just one shot on target as the Hornets absorbed pressure. The Hornets rise from 10th to ninth and host Leicester City next, while Wrexham stay sixth and visit Sheffield United.

Player of the Match: Giorgi Chakvetadze dictated the game's rhythm, supplying the assist for the opener, creating three key chances and completing 36 of 38 passes to keep the Hornets on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Edoardo Bove scored with his only shot, a clinical cameo that wrapped up the points.

Three Things We Learned: Both first half goals for the Hornets followed fast breaks, underlining their threat in transition. Wrexham had 57.7% possession and eight attempts but hit the target once. The Hornets' back line made 40 clearances, showing why sustained pressure rarely told.