Ipswich Town dig out vital away win as Walton saves late penalty | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Ipswich Town beat Watford 2-0 at Vicarage Road to climb into the Championship's top three. In the 37th minute, Sindre Egeli put the Tractor Boys ahead after a set piece. George Hirst doubled the lead from close range (77.), then Christian Walton saved Tom Ince's penalty (84.) after the Hornets had earned a spot kick. The Hornets managed only two shots on target from 11 attempts, while the Tractor Boys edged possession at 52.3%. The Tractor Boys rise from fourth to third and host Swansea next, while the Hornets visit Bristol City next.

Player of the Match: Christian Walton kept a clean sheet with two saves, including a crucial penalty stop that killed Watford's late hope.

Stat of the Match: The Hornets made 37 clearances, a sign of how often they were forced back.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces remain a weapon for the Tractor Boys, with Egeli's first half finish coming from one. Walton's penalty save underlined his impact and preserved the cushion. The Hornets finished with 47.7% possession and produced only two shots on target from 11 attempts.