Queens Park Rangers vs Preston North End, 2017-18 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
FT
1 - 2
1 - 2
Callum Robinson brace keeps Preston in play-off hunt
Callum Robinson brace keeps Preston in play-off hunt
Match Timeline
- 0': First Half begins.
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 1': Callum Robinson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 1': Foul by Jordan Cousins (Queens Park Rangers).
- 2': Foul by Callum Robinson (Preston North End).
- 2': Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 3': Foul by Billy Bodin (Preston North End).
- 3': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Offside, Preston North End. Daniel Johnson tries a through ball, but Callum Robinson is caught offside.
- 4': Foul by Bright Samuel (Queens Park Rangers).
- 4': Tom Clarke (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 6': Foul by Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers).
- 7': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Jordan Cousins.
- 8': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Alex Baptiste.
- 8': Attempt saved. Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Tom Clarke.
- 10': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Paul Huntington.
- 10': Attempt missed. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Jordan Cousins with a headed pass following a corner.
- 11': Dangerous play by Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers).
- 11': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Bright Samuel (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Foul by Darnell Fisher (Preston North End).
- 13': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 0. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Manning with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 15': Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Foul by Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers).
- 16': Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers).
- 17': Offside, Preston North End. Billy Bodin tries a through ball, but Tom Clarke is caught offside.
- 19': Attempt saved. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) header from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Matt Smith with a headed pass.
- 19': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Declan Rudd.
- 21': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 22': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 22': Foul by Jordan Cousins (Queens Park Rangers).
- 24': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Foul by Bright Samuel (Queens Park Rangers).
- 25': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
- 26': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Jake Bidwell.
- 26': Attempt saved. Tom Clarke (Preston North End) header from the left side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Billy Bodin with a cross.
- 27': Delay in match Tom Clarke (Preston North End) because of an injury.
- 28': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 29': Offside, Preston North End. Daniel Johnson tries a through ball, but Tom Barkhuizen is caught offside.
- 30': Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 30': Foul by Ben Pearson (Preston North End).
- 34': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 34': Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 35': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 35': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Callum Robinson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 36': Foul by Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers).
- 37': Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 37': Foul by Matt Ingram (Queens Park Rangers).
- 38': Matt Ingram (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 39': Attempt blocked. Paul Huntington (Preston North End) header from the left side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Billy Bodin with a cross.
- 39': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
- 39': Foul by Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End).
- 39': Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 40': Foul by Billy Bodin (Preston North End).
- 40': Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 41': Bright Samuel (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 41': Foul by Greg Cunningham (Preston North End).
- 41': Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 42': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 42': Paul Huntington (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 1. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Darnell Fisher.
- 45'+1': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 45'+3': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
- 45'+4': First Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 1.
- 46': Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
- 46': Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Foul by Jordan Cousins (Queens Park Rangers).
- 47': Greg Cunningham (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 49': Attempt blocked. Billy Bodin (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum Robinson.
- 51': Foul by Tom Clarke (Preston North End).
- 51': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Attempt saved. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Eberechi Eze.
- 52': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Darnell Furlong.
- 53': Delay in match Paul Huntington (Preston North End) because of an injury.
- 55': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 56': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Massimo Luongo.
- 58': Foul by Ben Pearson (Preston North End).
- 58': Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 59': Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Foul by Daniel Johnson (Preston North End).
- 61': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Tom Barkhuizen.
- 62': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Idrissa Sylla replaces Matt Smith.
- 63': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Paul Smyth replaces Bright Samuel.
- 63': Substitution, Preston North End. Josh Harrop replaces Daniel Johnson.
- 63': Substitution, Preston North End. Paul Gallagher replaces Billy Bodin.
- 64': Foul by Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers).
- 64': Josh Harrop (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 64': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Tom Barkhuizen.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Darnell Fisher.
- 66': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Alex Baptiste.
- 66': Offside, Preston North End. Paul Gallagher tries a through ball, but Tom Clarke is caught offside.
- 67': Foul by Greg Cunningham (Preston North End).
- 67': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 69': Darnell Fisher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Foul by Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers).
- 70': Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 70': Delay in match Ben Pearson (Preston North End) because of an injury.
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 71': Corner, Preston North End. Conceded by Jake Bidwell.
- 72': Attempt saved. Paul Huntington (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Paul Gallagher with a cross.
- 73': Foul by Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers).
- 73': Josh Harrop (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Luke Freeman replaces Jordan Cousins.
- 74': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 2. Alan Browne (Preston North End) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Paul Gallagher following a set piece situation.
- 79': Attempt missed. Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Alan Browne following a fast break.
- 81': Foul by Darnell Furlong (Queens Park Rangers).
- 81': Josh Harrop (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 82': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Darnell Fisher.
- 82': Callum Robinson (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 82': Foul by Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers).
- 83': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 85': Foul by Ben Pearson (Preston North End).
- 85': Massimo Luongo (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Attempt blocked. Josh Harrop (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Alan Browne.
- 86': Foul by Idrissa Sylla (Queens Park Rangers).
- 86': Paul Gallagher (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Alan Browne (Preston North End) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Foul by Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers).
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Alan Browne following a fast break.
- 90'+3': Ben Pearson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers).
- 90'+4': Substitution, Preston North End. Daryl Horgan replaces Callum Robinson.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Tom Barkhuizen (Preston North End) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Josh Harrop.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Josh Harrop (Preston North End) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 90'+5': Offside, Preston North End. Ben Pearson tries a through ball, but Tom Barkhuizen is caught offside.
- 90'+6': Attempt blocked. Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jake Bidwell with a headed pass.
- 90'+7': Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 2.
- 90'+7': Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 2.
Statistics
 PNE |
QPR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 23 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 5 | Offsides | 0 |
| 10 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 46.6 | Possession | 53.4 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 160 | Accurate Passes | 199 |
| 282 | Passes | 323 |
| 0.6 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 4 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 22 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.2 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 83 | Long Balls | 85 |
| 28 | Accurate Long Balls | 31 |
| 0.3 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 18 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 32 | Effective Clearances | 41 |
| 32 | Clearances | 41 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 13,760
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 13,760
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City | 5 | +6 | 11 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 5 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | +2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Queens Park Rangers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Matt Ingram (GK)  |
| 18 | Jack Robinson |
| 20 | Alex Baptiste |
| 3 | Jake Bidwell |
| 2 | Darnell Furlong |
| 30 | Eberechi Eze |
| 21 | Massimo Luongo |
| 8 | Jordan Cousins |
| 17 | Matt Smith |
| 34 | Bright Osayi-Samuel |
| 14 | Ryan Manning |
Preston North End (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Declan Rudd (GK) |
| 23 | Paul Huntington |
| 5 | Tom Clarke |
| 4 | Ben Pearson |
| 3 | Greg Cunningham |
| 14 | Darnell Fisher |
| 8 | Alan Browne |
| 11 | Daniel Johnson |
| 29 | Tom Barkhuizen |
| 39 | Billy Bodin |
| 37 | Callum Robinson |
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