I. ChairInjury
Reported out
ChampionshipMatchweek 8THE MATCH CENTREQPR vs Preston match centre
Full time
2:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
Kwame Poku66′
Paul Smyth90′
Johnny Kenny1′
Johnny Kenny26′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Out of date · Calculated 19 Sep 10:02 UK.
Odds updated 19 Sep 11:11 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 6 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
QPRPreston
2.540Expected goals · API-Football1.500
5Shots on target3
29Total Shots13
59%Ball Possession41%
9Corner Kicks3
7Fouls13
2Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
469Total passes317
427Passes accurate258
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
QPR 6 reported
K. DembeleKnee Injury
Reported out
B. KemperAnkle Injury
Reported out
R. KoneInjury
Reported out
T. LampteyInjury
Reported outJ. DunneKnee Injury
Doubtful
Preston 3 reported
A. McCannInjury
Reported out
B. PottsAnkle Injury
Reported out
T. CarrollAnkle Injury
DoubtfulFetched 18 Sep, 21:34 UK. This report is more than six hours old. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
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.
QPR
5/10Wins
1.9Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect QPR’s resultsPreston
1/10Wins
0.7Goals / game
1.9Conceded / game
Keep in view: 8 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Preston’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- 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 matchesResults5 wins · 4 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.9
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
West BromAway · Championship1–1CharltonAway · Championship0–0MiddlesbroughHome · Championship0–1CardiffHome · Championship2–1BlackburnAway · Championship2–1BoltonHome · Championship0–0PortsmouthAway · Championship3–1MillwallHome · League Cup1–1AFC WimbledonAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2BromleyAway · Friendlies Clubs7–0
Preston
10 matchesResults1 wins · 1 draws · 8 losses
Goals scored per game0.7
Goals conceded per game1.9
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
LincolnHome · Championship0–1WatfordAway · Championship1–2BlackburnHome · Championship2–1Bristol CityHome · Championship1–3CharltonAway · Championship0–1EvertonHome · League Cup0–4WolvesHome · Championship1–3BoltonAway · Championship1–2HuddersfieldHome · League Cup1–1Stockport CountyAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1
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 Preston 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, 11:55 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Championship · 2026/27 · all league matches
QPRPreston
7Matches played7
12Points earned3
3Wins1
1.2Goals scored / match0.9
0.8Goals conceded / match1.9
2Clean sheets0
3Failed to score2
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares QPR at home with Preston away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
4 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
QPR
2wins4MEETINGS
Preston
0winsDec 2024 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with QPR first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
QPR
Confirmed formation4-4-2Julien Stéphan
- 1
P. CharlesG - 27
A. MbengueD - 3
J. DunneD - 5
R. EdwardsD - 19
D. CirkinD - 40
J. VaraneM - 18
G. KamaraM - 24
N. MadsenM - 17
K. PokuM - 33Leon ScarlettF
- 16
R. BurrellF
Substitutes (9)
20 · H. Vale
2 · K. Adamson
23 · I. Alemayehu
6 · J. Clarke-Salter
15 · A. Lloyd
4 · L. Morrison
14 · K. Saito
11 · P. Smyth
13 · C. Ward
Preston
Confirmed formation5-3-2P. Heckingbottom
- 1
D. IversenG - 17
S. MillsD - 4
H. ClarkeD - 14
J. StoreyD - 16
A. HughesD - 3
A. VukčevićD - 27
L. LeroyM - 15
J. ThompsonM - 7
A. DevineM - 10
C. LangF - 38
J. KennyF
Substitutes (9)
9 · J. Erabi
20 · L. Gibbs
6 · L. Lindsay
23 · A. Moran
21 · L. Nicholls
24 · O. Offiah
11 · T. Small
2 · Pol Valentín
37 · D. Burgzorg
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
QPR
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Burrell | 82 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| P. Charles | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| C. Ward | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Varane | 19 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| P. Smyth | 25 | 8.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
| K. Saito | 45 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| L. Morrison | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Lloyd | 8 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| J. Clarke-Salter | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| I. Alemayehu | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K. Adamson | 71 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 4 |
| K. Poku | 90 | 7.3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 0 |
| A. Mbengue | 65 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| N. Madsen | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 61 | 2 |
| G. Kamara | 90 | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 0 |
| R. Edwards | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 0 |
| J. Dunne | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| D. Cirkin | 15 | 5.1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| H. Vale | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leon Scarlett | 45 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
Preston
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Vukčević | 89 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 2 |
| D. Burgzorg | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Erabi | 23 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| L. Gibbs | 23 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| L. Lindsay | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Moran | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| L. Nicholls | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| O. Offiah | 1 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| T. Small | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pol Valentín | 1 | 5.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Thompson | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| J. Storey | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| S. Mills | 89 | 6.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| L. Leroy | 67 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| C. Lang | 90 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| J. Kenny | 67 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
| A. Hughes | 90 | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 1 |
| A. Devine | 90 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 2 |
| H. Clarke | 90 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| D. Iversen | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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 |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | QPR | Draw | Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.20 |
| Bet365 | 1.73 | 3.75 | 4.75 |
| Marathonbet | 1.71 | 3.80 | 4.40 |
| BetVictor | 1.73 | 3.80 | 4.60 |
| Pinnacle | 1.76 | 3.96 | 4.64 |
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