Bob: We started with a well-taken goal. Watford scored a good cup goal but we controlled the first half well and didn't get flustered. A good start to the second half settled us down which we needed and we controlled it. It was good to see some youngsters coming on. A home draw in the fourth round would be nice.

The Premier League outfit proved to be too good for their Championship opponents, but this match should never have been played when it was

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.

Fulham welcome Watford in the FA Cup third round as the Premier League side look extend their unbeaten across all competitions

The third round of the FA Cup takes place this weekend and includes Premier League side Fulham taking on Championship side Watford at Craven Cottage on Thursday night. Fulham v Watford best bets

Fulham take on Watford this evening in the third round of the FA Cup. The Cottagers have enjoyed a fine season in the Premier League so far and have only tasted defeat once in their last 11 games. Watford find themselves ninth in the Championship at the moment, however, their form has taken a turn and they have only won one game in their last five.

Follow live coverage as Fulham face Watford in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

After being knocked out in the Carabao Cup fourth round by Newcastle United, the FA Cup serves as a fresh opportunity for Chelsea to claim silverware, with Maresca's Blues favouri