Burnley succumbed to their fourth straight 2-1 defeat away from home, losing at Watford after being hamstrung by Jeff Hendrick's early red card for a rash tackle on Jose Holebas.
Both Watford goals came from crosses that were defended inadequately, but the Clarets battled hard and gave the hosts a scare after Ashley Barnes reduced the deficit with a penalty. But it was ultimately another hard-luck story for Sean Dyche's men, who cannot rely on their superb home form to do all the work. They have taken just one away point all season, with Chelsea the only upcoming visitors to Turf Moor before April.