Rocco Vata netted a lovely opener, twisting and driving past the visitors' goalkeeper. Watford scored a superb equaliser from around 30 yards, but that did not dent Fulham's resolve. They came back re-energised in the second half and ran away with it, their non-stop attacking never waning in intensity and tormenting the Watford back five.

Managerless Everton advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 victory over third-division Peterborough.