WATFORD'S Academy are in the next round of the FA Youth Cup after defeating Ipswich Town 3-2 at Portman Road today (Saturday) in the fifth round tie.

The game had gone into extra time after the home side fought back to level the scores at 2-2.

Second year scholar Marvin Sordell had given the Hornets a lead with two strikes and it was left until extra time for him to net his hat-trick as the 'Orns nicked it.

It was especially pleasing for Sean Dyche's side after the original fixture had been abandoned due to torrential rain.

The Golden Boys will face Birmingham City in the next round.

WATFORD: North; Hodson (Yiadom 99). Kiernan (c) (Angus 111), Oshodi, Lavers; Mingoia, Brooks, Penny, Whichelow: Sordell, Massey (Isaac 77). Subs not used: Antal (gk), Warburton.