Leicester City vs Watford: Hornets Claim Vital Away Win on Boxing Day

Watford’s Impressive Comeback Victory

Imran Louza played a starring role with two assists as Watford came from behind to win 2-1 at Leicester on Boxing Day in a crucial Championship encounter at the King Power Stadium. Watford won consecutive matches for the first time this season, marking a significant turnaround for the Hornets who had previously struggled with consistency.

Match Events and Key Moments

Jordan James had fired Leicester into the lead in the seventh minute with a deflected effort from Jordan Ayew’s pass, giving the Foxes an early advantage. However, the home side’s lead was short-lived. Watford skipper Louza crossed for Mattie Pollock to head the winner in the 65th minute, after teeing up Othmane Maamma for the away side’s leveller on the stroke of half-time.

The defeat proved particularly disappointing for Leicester, with the 1-2 defeat to the side with the worst away record in the Championship raising serious questions about the team’s performance and direction.

Table Implications and Future Outlook

The Hornets now sit just one point outside of the play-off places while Leicester drop into the bottom half of the table, five points adrift of the top-six. This result represents a crucial shift in momentum for both clubs, with Watford’s impressive away performance defying their poor road record this season.

For Leicester manager Marti Cifuentes, the latest defeat, the eighth in 23 matches this season, may well mark his last game as Leicester boss. The result highlights the contrasting fortunes of two teams battling in the Championship’s congested mid-table, with Watford showing signs of improvement whilst Leicester continue to struggle for consistency.