Ipswich slip up to Watford as Sunderland gain ground

IPSWICH missed a great opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship as Watford claimed an unexpected 2-1 win at Portman Road.

The Tractor Boys blew their chance as Jay Demerit tapped in on the stroke of half-time and Bruce Dyer netted a second with nine minutes left.

Tommy Miller, who missed a hatful of chances earlier in the game, reduced the arrears with a penalty four minutes from time but they could not find the all-important equaliser.