Ipswich Town, under the management of Kieran McKenna, maintained their unbeaten home record with a goalless draw against Watford, extending their streak to 19 games.
Despite this, they missed numerous opportunities in the first half, with Nathan Broadhead hitting the post and Kieffer Moore being denied by Watford keeper Daniel Bachmann.
The match saw Watford significantly improve after halftime, nearly securing a win in the closing stages. Under interim boss Tom Cleverley, Watford extended their unbeaten run to five games. Ipswich, aware of failed scoring attempts by leaders Leicester and Leeds the previous night, started positively, but struggled to convert chances.
Despite Ipswich’s dominance in the first half, with Bachmann making crucial saves, Watford’s defense held firm. The game saw several close calls, including Broadhead’s shot hitting the post and Bachmann denying Moore’s header.
Watford’s defensive display in the second half frustrated Ipswich’s attacking efforts.Both teams had opportunities in the latter stages, with Ipswich piling on pressure but failing to break the deadlock.
The draw marked only the second time Ipswich failed to score at home this season, ensuring they maintained their record of not losing back-to-back league games under McKenna.
