Overview
- Tom Ince struck a hat-trick at Vicarage Road to hand Watford a comfortable 3-0 win on New Year’s Day.
- Birmingham’s travel woes deepened, with only two wins from 12 league away matches and a run of conceding the first goal in 12 of their past 13 on the road, including early goals in three of the last four.
- Chris Davies served a one-match touchline ban for this match and observed from the press box.
- Goalkeeper James Beadle faced heavy scrutiny after the defeat, with Fotmob recording three saves, an expected goals prevented of -0.73 and 50% passing accuracy.
- With the January window open, the club are reported to be pursuing Philadelphia Union left-back Kai Wagner as a potential addition.