Queens Park Rangers vs Brighton & Hove Albion, 2016-17 English League Championship, 2016/2017 English League Championship
· English League Championship
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
Brighton win at QPR to return to top of Championship
Brighton climbed back to the top of the Championship and moved closer to promotion by beating QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road.
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 1': Uwe Hünemeier (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 5': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Sébastien Pocognoli tries a through ball, but Tomer Hemed is caught offside.
- 6': Foul by Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 6': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 9': Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Ryan Manning tries a through ball, but Conor Washington is caught offside.
- 10': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 10': Foul by Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers).
- 13': Attempt saved. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Conor Washington.
- 13': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Nedum Onuoha.
- 15': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Uwe Hünemeier tries a through ball, but Anthony Knockaert is caught offside.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 17': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by James Perch.
- 18': Attempt blocked. Uwe Hünemeier (Brighton and Hove Albion) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert with a cross.
- 18': Attempt missed. Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right following a corner.
- 19': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 19': James Perch (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers).
- 22': Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Sébastien Pocognoli tries a through ball, but Tomer Hemed is caught offside.
- 25': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Joel Lynch.
- 26': Attempt saved. Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 28': Attempt blocked. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by James Perch.
- 28': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
- 30': Attempt missed. Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high.
- 31': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 31': Joel Lynch (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Nedum Onuoha.
- 33': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Anthony Knockaert tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 35': Attempt saved. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Massimo Luongo.
- 38': Attempt missed. Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Joel Lynch with a headed pass.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Joel Lynch (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Washington.
- 38': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Lewis Dunk.
- 40': Foul by Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 40': Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 41': Ravel Morrison (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Attempt blocked. James Perch (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Matt Smith with a headed pass.
- 42': Attempt missed. Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a set piece situation.
- 43': Attempt missed. Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.
- 43': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Sébastien Pocognoli tries a through ball, but Tomer Hemed is caught offside.
- 44': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Nedum Onuoha.
- 45'+1': Foul by James Perch (Queens Park Rangers).
- 45'+1': Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45'+2': Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+2': Foul by Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Queens Park Rangers 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 0.
- 45': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Fikayo Tomori replaces Lewis Dunk because of an injury.
- 50': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Joel Lynch.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Dale Stephens.
- 52': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Nedum Onuoha.
- 52': Attempt blocked. Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert with a cross.
- 52': Corner, Brighton and Hove Albion. Conceded by Ravel Morrison.
- 53': Foul by Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 53': Nedum Onuoha (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt missed. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Anthony Knockaert.
- 55': Attempt blocked. Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 55': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Steve Sidwell.
- 55': Attempt saved. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Ravel Morrison with a cross.
- 55': Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 55': Foul by Ravel Morrison (Queens Park Rangers).
- 56': Alex Smithies (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Foul by Uwe Hünemeier (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 58': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 1. Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) right footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tomer Hemed with a through ball following a fast break.
- 60': Attempt missed. Joel Lynch (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 62': Foul by Grant Hall (Queens Park Rangers).
- 62': Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 62': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Sébastien Pocognoli tries a through ball, but Tomer Hemed is caught offside.
- 63': Foul by Joel Lynch (Queens Park Rangers).
- 63': Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 0, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) from a free kick with a left footed shot to the top right corner.
- 66': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Yeni N'Gbakoto replaces Jack Robinson.
- 66': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Luke Freeman replaces Ravel Morrison.
- 67': Foul by Anthony Knockaert (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 67': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Tomer Hemed (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 68': Yeni N'Gbakoto (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 71': Foul by Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 71': Nedum Onuoha (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 73': Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Attempt saved. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luke Freeman with a cross.
- 74': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Sébastien Pocognoli.
- 74': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 2. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from very close range to the top left corner. Assisted by Luke Freeman with a cross following a corner.
- 77': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Idrissa Sylla replaces Joel Lynch.
- 78': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Jamie Murphy replaces Tomer Hemed.
- 80': Attempt missed. Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Smith.
- 81': Attempt missed. Conor Washington (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high.
- 83': Substitution, Brighton and Hove Albion. Oliver Norwood replaces Anthony Knockaert.
- 84': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 84': Foul by Nedum Onuoha (Queens Park Rangers).
- 85': Delay in match Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) because of an injury.
- 86': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 86': Sébastien Pocognoli (Brighton and Hove Albion) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Attempt blocked. Solly March (Brighton and Hove Albion) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Glenn Murray with a headed pass.
- 87': Foul by Grant Hall (Queens Park Rangers).
- 87': Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 88': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. Bruno tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 89': Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Massimo Luongo tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.
- 89': Foul by Idrissa Sylla (Queens Park Rangers).
- 89': Steve Sidwell (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90': Offside, Brighton and Hove Albion. David Stockdale tries a through ball, but Glenn Murray is caught offside.
- 90'+1': Attempt blocked. Idrissa Sylla (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Massimo Luongo.
- 90'+1': Dale Stephens (Brighton and Hove Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 90'+2': Foul by Glenn Murray (Brighton and Hove Albion).
- 90'+2': Grant Hall (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+4': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Solly March.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. Yeni N'Gbakoto (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 2.
- 90'+6': Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Brighton and Hove Albion 2.
Statistics
 BHA |
QPR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 8 | Offsides | 2 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 43.6 | Possession | 56.4 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 226 | Accurate Passes | 310 |
| 323 | Passes | 429 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 8 | Accurate Crosses | 8 |
| 28 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 93 | Long Balls | 91 |
| 46 | Accurate Long Balls | 39 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 5 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 11 | Tackles | 13 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 42 | Effective Clearances | 26 |
| 42 | Clearances | 26 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 16,503
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 16,503
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | Swansea City | 7 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 7 | +3 | 14 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 6 | +4 | 13 |
Line-Ups
Queens Park Rangers (3-4-1-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Smithies (GK) |
| 4 | Grant Hall |
| 6 | Joel Lynch |
| 5 | Nedum Onuoha |
| 41 | Ryan Manning |
| 21 | Massimo Luongo |
| 49 | Ravel Morrison |
| 18 | Jack Robinson |
| 24 | James Perch |
| 17 | Matt Smith |
| 9 | Conor Washington |
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | David Stockdale (GK) |
| 5 | Lewis Dunk |
| 4 | Uwe Hünemeier |
| 12 | Sébastien Pocognoli |
| 2 | Bruno |
| 14 | Steve Sidwell |
| 6 | Dale Stephens |
| 20 | Solly March |
| 11 | Anthony Knockaert |
| 10 | Tomer Hemed |
| 17 | Glenn Murray |
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