Championship leaders Watford get promoted to the Premier League

Watford moved four points clear at the top of the English Championship with a gritty 2-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

New Delhi: It was a brilliant day for Watford as English Championship team secured promotion for the Premier League.

They enjoyed a 2-0 win at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. 

Troy Deeney`s neat finish after 28 minutes, his 21st league goal of the season, and a stoppage-time strike by Matej Vydra gave Watford breathing space at the head of the battle for promotion to the Premier League.

We've done it! #watfordfc are promoted to the Premier League! — Official #watfordfc (@watfordfcsays) April 25, 2015

The results of Middlesbrough and Norwich City ensured automatic qualification for Watford. Middlesbrough, in third, lost a thriller 4-3 to Fulham and fourth-placed Norwich drew 1-1 with Rotherham to hand the onus to Watford.

Watford, who have one game left, have made their work count and will look to end the season on a further winning note.

The teams finishing first and second will be automatically promoted to the Premier League next season and the next four sides will go into playoffs for the last spot in the top flight.