QPR
7/10Wins
2.3Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 0 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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ChampionshipMatchweek 4THE MATCH CENTREQPR vs Cardiff match centre
Full time
2:1
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
R. Burrell36′
R. Burrell53′
P. Ng75′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
QPRCardiff
2.090Expected goals · API-Football0.600
4Shots on target3
20Total Shots9
37%Ball Possession63%
3Corner Kicks4
10Fouls12
0Yellow Cards2
—Red Cards—
2Goalkeeper Saves2
342Total passes583
270Passes accurate515
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
QPR 0 reported
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Cardiff 0 reported
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THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Cardiff
4/10Wins
2.8Goals / game
2.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At away venues, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
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- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
QPR
10 matchesResults7 wins · 3 draws · 0 losses
Goals scored per game2.3
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
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Cardiff
10 matchesResults4 wins · 3 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game2.8
Goals conceded per game2.3
Games with 3+ goals9 of 10
Both teams scored9 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
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Sheffield UtdHome · Championship2–2NorwichHome · League Cup1–2DerbyAway · Championship2–2WrexhamHome · Championship1–1Swindon TownHome · League Cup3–2AS RomaHome · Friendlies Clubs4–1Forest GreenAway · Friendlies Clubs5–1Cork CityAway · Friendlies Clubs6–1FC MidtjyllandHome · Friendlies Clubs0–6Mansfield TownAway · League One4–5
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare QPR at home with Cardiff away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 09:07 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Championship · 2026/27 · all league matches
QPRCardiff
—Matches played—
—Points earned—
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares QPR at home with Cardiff away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
QPR
Confirmed formation4-4-2Julien Stephan
- 1
P. CharlesG - 27
A. S. MbengueD - 3
J. DunneD - 5
R. EdwardsD - 48
T. LampteyD - 20
H. ValeM - 18
G. KamaraM - 24
N. MadsenM - 14
K. SaitoM - 15
A. LloydF - 16
R. BurrellF
Substitutes (9)
13 · C. Ward
19 · D. Cirkin
2 · K. Adamson
6 · J. Clarke-Salter
10 · I. Chair
40 · J. Varane
25 · J. Obikwu
11 · P. Smyth
22 · R. Kone
Cardiff
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Brian Barry-Murphy
- 1
N. TrottG - 38
P. NgD - 4
G. OshoD - 3
J. BaganD - 23
C. ScanlonD - 18
A. RobertsonM - 45
C. AshfordM - 11
O. TannerM - 10
R. ColwillM - 8
J. MoylanM - 9
Y. SalechF
Substitutes (9)
30 · H. Tyrer
44 · R. Kpakio
14 · D. Turnbull
16 · C. Willock
5 · K. Bielik
27 · J. Colwill
33 · R. Tankiewicz
39 · I. Davies
47 · C. Robinson
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
QPR
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Charles | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | 72 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 28 | — |
| Jimmy Dunne | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 43 | 1 |
| Ronnie Edwards | 90 | 6.9 | — | 1 | — | 22 | — |
| Tariq Lamptey | 72 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 21 | 3 |
| Harvey Vale | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 43 | 3 |
| Glen Kamara | 72 | 7.0 | — | 0 | — | 40 | 1 |
| Nicolas Madsen | 71 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Koki Saito | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 33 | 1 |
| Alfie Lloyd | 81 | 7.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 20 | — |
| Rumarn Burrell | 90 | 8.9 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 15 | — |
| Jonathan Varane | 19 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Jake Clarke-Salter | 18 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| Dennis Cirkin | 18 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 3 | 1 |
| Kealey Adamson | 18 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 5 | 1 |
| Ilias Chair | 9 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Calum Ward | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Smyth | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Richard Kone | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Justin Obikwu | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cardiff
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Trott | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 49 | — |
| Perry Ng | 90 | 7.9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 3 |
| Gabriel Osho | 90 | 7.9 | — | 0 | — | 89 | 3 |
| Joel Bagan | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 79 | 1 |
| Calum Scanlon | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 30 | 1 |
| Alex Robertson | 89 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 82 | 2 |
| Cian Ashford | 45 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 8 | — |
| Ollie Tanner | 89 | 6.2 | — | 1 | — | 27 | 1 |
| Rubin Colwill | 90 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 36 | — |
| Jack Moylan | 80 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Yousef Salech | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 11 | — |
| Krystian Bielik | 45 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 59 | — |
| Chris Willock | 45 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 15 | — |
| Joel Colwill | 10 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 7 | — |
| Isaak Davies | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Callum Robinson | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | 1 | — |
| Harry Tyrer | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ronan Kpakio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rob Tankiewicz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Turnbull | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Championship table
Current standings · Championship. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 17 | WWLDW |
| 2 |  West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 15 | DWWWW |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | DDWWD |
| 4 |  Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 14 | WWDLW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | LDWWD |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 13 | DDDLW |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | -1 | 13 | WLLWW |
| 9 |  Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 12 | LDDLD |
| 10 |  Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 11 | DWLDD |
| 11 |  Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 11 | DDLWL |
| 12 |  Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 13 |  Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 10 | LWWDD |
| 14 |  Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 10 | WLDDW |
| 15 |  Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 10 | WWLLL |
| 16 |  Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | DWLLD |
| 17 |  Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 9 | LLWWL |
| 18 |  Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9 | LLWLW |
| 19 |  Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 20 |  Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 8 | LLWLL |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 7 | WLDLL |
| 22 |  Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 5 | DLLLW |
| 23 |  Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 4 | DLLWL |
| 24 |  Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 4 | DLDLD |
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