However, the hosts began to press and Watson and Clint Hill were wasteful with headed chances.

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Aldridge will be without Gareth Roberts and Clint Hill who are both suspended, while Steve Yates is out with a thigh injury.

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And Watford went close again before the break after Mutch collected a return pass from Graham at the end of a sweeping move, but his shot was blocked by Clint Hill.

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