Oxford United 2-0 Watford: U’s strengthen Championship survival bid

Oxford United moved within a point of Championship safety and extended their unbeaten run at the Kassam Stadium to five matches with victory over out-of-form Watford.

January signing Peart-Harris slotted in from close range in the 19th minute, and Mark Harris sealed the victory two minutes into stoppage time to keep Oxford a point behind Portsmouth and move them four points above second-bottom Leicester City, although Pompey have a match in hand.

In a game frequently lacking creative spark, Matt Bloomfield’s side forged the better chances against opponents who toiled for long periods despite making three attacking changes on the hour mark.

Watford were seventh in the table after winning at Bristol City on 27 February but are now 12th and nine points outside the play-off places with four games remaining after failing to win for a sixth time in seven games.

More to follow.