Chris Wilder got his second win as Watford boss as the Hornets beat Bristol City 2-0 to move within three points of the Championship play-off places.
The Hornets got off to a great start when Harry Cornick's own goal gave them a sixth-minute lead, but were grateful to goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann who made a number of first-half saves.
City should have levelled early in the second half when Nahki Wells saw an effort saved, but soon after they were 2-0 down thanks Joao Pedro's powerful effort.
Wells hit the Watford bar with a free-kick after an hour but the Robins could not find a way back into the game.