Queens Park Rangers vs Wrexham, 2025-26 English League Championship, Regular Season
· English League Championship
90': Amadou Salif Mbengue
FT
2 - 3
2 - 3
Wrexham strike twice in injury time to stun QPR
Wrexham scored twice in stoppage time to come from behind and pull off an incredible 3-2 victory at QPR.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Dan Scarr (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 2': Foul by Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers).
- 3': Offside, Wrexham. Kieffer Moore is caught offside.
- 4': Foul by Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers).
- 4': Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Attempt saved. Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner by Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham). Assisted by Nicolas Madsen.
- 6': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Wrexham 0. Harvey Vale (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner.
- 8': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 8': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 12': Foul by Dan Scarr (Wrexham).
- 12': Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 12': Dan Scarr (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 14': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Ben Sheaf.
- 17': Attempt missed. Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Richard Kone.
- 17': Dan Scarr (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Foul by Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers).
- 20': Foul by George Thomason (Wrexham).
- 20': Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 21': Attempt missed. Harvey Vale (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left.
- 22': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Callum Doyle.
- 23': Attempt missed. Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Nicolas Madsen with a cross following a corner.
- 27': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Dan Scarr.
- 29': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Callum Doyle.
- 30': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Dominic Hyam.
- 30': Attempt missed. Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high following a corner.
- 31': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Foul by Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers).
- 35': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 35': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Foul by Callum Doyle (Wrexham).
- 42': Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Callum Doyle (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 44': Foul by Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers).
- 44': Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Wrexham 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Queens Park Rangers 1, Wrexham 0.
- 46': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 46': Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 51': Foul by Rhys Norrington-Davies (Queens Park Rangers).
- 51': Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Foul by Dominic Hyam (Wrexham).
- 52': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 53': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 53': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Attempt saved. George Thomason (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Joe Walsh (Queens Park Rangers). Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 54': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Wrexham 1. Callum Doyle (Wrexham) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 56': Foul by Ben Sheaf (Wrexham).
- 56': Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 56': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 57': Attempt blocked. Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 57': Foul by Issa Kaboré (Wrexham).
- 57': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Attempt blocked. Kieffer Moore (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.
- 60': Foul by Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers).
- 60': Matty James (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 61': Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 61': Foul by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 61': Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Foul by Kieran Morgan (Queens Park Rangers).
- 64': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Isaac Hayden replaces Kieran Morgan.
- 64': Dominic Hyam (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 64': Foul by Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers).
- 65': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Richard Kone.
- 66': Handball by Kieffer Moore (Wrexham).
- 67': Foul by Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers).
- 67': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Attempt saved. Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Joe Walsh (Queens Park Rangers). Assisted by Nathan Broadhead.
- 71': Foul by Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers).
- 71': Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt missed. Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a fast break.
- 74': Ben Sheaf (Wrexham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 74': Foul by Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers).
- 74': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Rayan Kolli replaces Paul Smyth.
- 74': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Daniel Bennie replaces Karamoko Dembélé.
- 75': Substitution, Wrexham. Oliver Rathbone replaces Nathan Broadhead.
- 75': Substitution, Wrexham. George Dobson replaces Ben Sheaf.
- 79': Attempt missed. Isaac Hayden (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Rhys Norrington-Davies with a cross.
- 79': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by George Thomason.
- 80': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 2, Wrexham 1. Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolas Madsen with a cross following a corner.
- 82': Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Sam Field replaces Harvey Vale.
- 82': Foul by Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham).
- 82': Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 83': Attempt missed. Rayan Kolli (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nicolas Madsen with a headed pass.
- 84': Substitution, Wrexham. Sam Smith replaces Matty James.
- 84': Substitution, Wrexham. Josh Windass replaces Dan Scarr.
- 85': Attempt missed. Isaac Hayden (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Rayan Kolli.
- 88': Attempt blocked. Josh Windass (Wrexham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Lewis O'Brien.
- 88': Attempt saved. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Joe Walsh (Queens Park Rangers).
- 88': Delay in match because of an injury Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers).
- 88': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 88': Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Issa Kaboré.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Richard Kone (Queens Park Rangers) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Nicolas Madsen with a cross.
- 90': Foul by Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers).
- 90': George Thomason (Wrexham) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90': Second yellow card to Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers) for a bad foul.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Wrexham. Ryan Longman replaces Issa Kaboré.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. George Dobson (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 90'+2': Attempt saved. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Joe Walsh (Queens Park Rangers). Assisted by Oliver Rathbone.
- 90'+2': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Joe Walsh.
- 90'+2': Attempt blocked. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 90'+3': Corner, Wrexham. Conceded by Steve Cook.
- 90'+3': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 2, Wrexham 2. Josh Windass (Wrexham) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner following a corner.
- 90'+4': Goal! Queens Park Rangers 2, Wrexham 3. Oliver Rathbone (Wrexham) right footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Josh Windass.
- 90'+5': Sam Smith (Wrexham) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 2, Wrexham 3.
- 0': Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 2, Wrexham 3.
Statistics
 WXM |
QPR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 1 | Saves | 4 |
| 53.6 | Possession | 46.4 |
| 11 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 7 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 330 | Accurate Passes | 277 |
| 447 | Passes | 376 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 5 |
| 10 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 74 | Long Balls | 68 |
| 33 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 7 | Effective Tackles | 8 |
| 13 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 36 | Effective Clearances | 28 |
| 36 | Clearances | 28 |
Game Information
Competition: English League Championship
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 17,502
Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road
Location: London, England
Attendance: 17,502
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 32 | +30 | 62 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 32 | +17 | 61 |
| 3 | Millwall | 32 | +4 | 56 |
| 4 | Ipswich Town | 30 | +22 | 54 |
Line-Ups
Queens Park Rangers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Joe Walsh (GK) |
| 5 | Steve Cook |
| 3 | Jimmy Dunne |
| 18 | Rhys Norrington-Davies |
| 27 | Amadou Salif Mbengue  |
| 20 | Harvey Vale |
| 21 | Kieran Morgan |
| 24 | Nicolas Madsen |
| 22 | Richard Kone |
| 11 | Paul Smyth |
| 7 | Karamoko Dembele |
Wrexham (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Okonkwo (GK) |
| 24 | Dan Scarr |
| 2 | Callum Doyle |
| 5 | Dominic Hyam |
| 18 | Ben Sheaf |
| 37 | Matty James |
| 14 | George Thomason |
| 12 | Issa Kaboré |
| 19 | Kieffer Moore |
| 33 | Nathan Broadhead |
| 27 | Lewis O'Brien |
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