Hull's hopes of an early promotion to the Premier League were dashed after rivals Watford secured a 4-0 victory over Blackburn. The win, following Hull's disappointing draw with rock bottom Bristol City on Friday, helped Watford close the gap to four points with two games to go. Hull still have a chance to seal automatic promotion if they beat second-from-bottom Barnsley away next week as Watford visit seventh-placed Leicester City. Cardiff, who had already been promoted, were crowned Championship winners with a draw at Burnley on Saturday.