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.
David McGoldrick netted Town’s first penalty of the season, but Troy Deeney equalised as the Blues drew 1-1 with Watford at Portman Road. McGoldrick put Town ahead in the 73rd minute after Gabriele Angella had handled, but Deeney hit back nine minutes from time.
Boss Mick McCarthy urged fans to get behind midfielder Luke Hyam after the academy product was booed by sections of the home support during the 1-1 draw with Watford.
Town boss Mick McCarthy admits that he doesn’t know quite what to expect from Watford when they visit Portman Road on Saturday. The Hornets appointed Giuseppe Sannino as their new head coach on Wednesday following the resignation of former boss Gianfranco Zola on Monday.