Town face fourth-placed Derby County at Portman Road on Saturday afternoon looking bring 2017 to a close by recording their first double of the campaign.
Boss Mick McCarthy believes Town’s Boxing Day opponents QPR can still be play-off contenders, despite currently sitting in mid-table as the Championship season reaches its halfway point.
Boss Mick McCarthy believes all clubs receive a boost when young players such as Blues pair Teddy Bishop and Tyrone Mings break through into the first team.
David McGoldrick and Frank Nouble both forced Manuel Almunia into saves late in the half and Diego Fabbrini hit the post for the visitors but Town and Watford remain locked at 0-0 at the break.