Queens Park Rangers vs Preston North End — result, stats and line-ups

Full Time

2023/2024

Queens Park Rangers

20 APR

1:0

Preston North End

Goals

GOAL

Goal20'

Lyndon Dykes · Right foot shot 1-0

Man of the match

Jimmy DunneQueens Park Rangers8.5

Expected goals (xG)

Queens Park RangersxGPreston North End

1.950.71

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MATRADE Loftus RoadLondon · 18,500 seats

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Conditions

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RefereeGavin Ward
1st AssistantLee Venamore
2nd AssistantAdam Crysell
4th OfficialLee Swabey

Pressure index

Queens Park RangersPreston North End

1′45′90′

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Match flow

GOAL

Goal20'

Lyndon Dykes · Right foot shot 1-0

PLAYER

Yellow card36'

Jack Colback · Time wasting

PLAYER

Yellow card58'

Toni Astorgano · Foul

OUT

Substitution67'

In: Mads Frøkjaer-Jensen · Out: Ben Woodburn · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution67'

In: Layton Stewart · Out: Emil Riis · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution68'

In: Paul Smyth · Out: Lucas Andersen · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card68'

Ryan Ledson · Foul

PLAYER

Yellow card76'

Andrew Hughes · Foul

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Milutin Osmajic · Out: Will Keane · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution79'

In: Duane Holmes · Out: Toni Astorgano · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution84'

In: Morgan Fox · Out: Kenneth Paal · Tactical sub

PLAYER

Yellow card87'

Lyndon Dykes · Argument

PLAYER

Yellow card87'

Jordan Storey · Argument

OUT

Substitution90'

In: Sinclair Armstrong · Out: Lyndon Dykes · Tactical sub

OUT

Substitution90'

In: Isaac Hayden · Out: Ilias Chair · Tactical sub

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Commentary

112

That's it. The match concludes - Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 0.
90+7′The second half concludes - Queens Park Rangers triumphs with a score of 1, while Preston North End couldn't manage to score any, ending at 0.
90+6′Attempt thwarted. Mads Frökjaer-Jensen from Preston North End tries a right-footed shot from the middle of the box but it's obstructed. The assist came from Alan Browne.
90+5′Isaac Hayden of Queens Park Rangers has secured a free kick on the right flank.
90+5′Alan Browne of Preston North End commits a foul.
90+2′Attempt thwarted. Liam Millar from Preston North End tries a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it's stopped.
90+2′Milutin Osmajic of Preston North End has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
90+2′Jake Clarke-Salter commits a foul - Queens Park Rangers.
90+1′Player change - Queens Park Rangers. Sinclair Armstrong is coming on to replace Lyndon Dykes.
90+1′Player swap for Queens Park Rangers. Isaac Hayden is coming on to replace Ilias Chair.
87′Pause ended. They are prepared to resume.
87′Jordan Storey of Preston North End has been issued a yellow card.
87′Lyndon Dykes of Queens Park Rangers has been handed a yellow card.
87′Match pause - Preston North End.
84′Player swap - Queens Park Rangers. Kenneth Paal is replaced by Morgan Fox.
84′Attempt thwarted. Duane Holmes of Preston North End's right-footed shot from the right side of the box has been obstructed.
82′Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, thanks to Jimmy Dunne who inadvertently deflected the ball out of play.
79′Player swap - Preston North End. Robert Brady is being replaced by Duane Holmes.
79′Substitution - Preston North End. Milutin Osmajic for Will Keane.
79′Sam Field - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick in defence.
79′Fouled by Mads Frökjaer-Jensen - Preston North End
76′Andrew Hughes - Preston North End - receive yellow card for a foul.
76′Paul Smyth - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick in attack.
76′Fouled by Andrew Hughes - Preston North End
76′New attacking attempt. Liam Millar - Preston North End - shot with right foot from the right side of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assist - Alan Browne.
75′Liam Millar - Preston North End - won a free kick in attack.
75′Fouled by Ilias Chair - Queens Park Rangers
75′New attacking attempt. Sam Field - Queens Park Rangers - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Ilias Chair with a cross.
74′Fouled by Liam Millar - Preston North End
74′Kenneth Paal - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick on the left wing.
72′Delay over. They are ready to continue.
70′Delay in match - injury Layton Stewart - Preston North End
69′Shot blocked. Ilias Chair - Queens Park Rangers - shot with right foot from outside the box is blocked.
68′Ryan Ledson - Preston North End - receive yellow card for a foul.
68′Fouled by Ryan Ledson - Preston North End
68′Chris Willock - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick in attack.
68′Substitution - Queens Park Rangers. Paul Smyth for Lucas Andersen.
67′Substitution - Preston North End. Mads Frökjaer-Jensen for Ben Woodburn.
67′Substitution - Preston North End. Layton Stewart for Emil Riis.
66′Shot blocked. Robert Brady - Preston North End - header inside of six yard box - left side is blocked. Assist - Alan Browne with a cross.
65′Fouled by Jimmy Dunne - Queens Park Rangers
65′Emil Riis - Preston North End - won a free kick on the left wing.
64′Corner - Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Andrew Hughes.
62′New attacking attempt. Ilias Chair - Queens Park Rangers - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved in the right corner. Assist - Jimmy Dunne with a cross.
59′Shot blocked. Jimmy Dunne - Queens Park Rangers - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is blocked.
59′New attacking attempt. Jake Clarke-Salter - Queens Park Rangers - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal.
59′Corner kick awarded to Queens Park Rangers. This was due to a defensive action by Will Keane.
58′Robert Brady of Preston North End has been handed a yellow card for committing a foul.
58′Robert Brady from Preston North End has committed a foul.
58′Chris Willock of Queens Park Rangers has earned a free kick on the right flank.
55′Opportunity squandered. Steve Cook of Queens Park Rangers took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide to the left.Penalty
55′Attempt thwarted. Queens Park Rangers' Lyndon Dykes takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it's stopped. The assist was provided by Steve Cook.
54′Corner kick awarded to Queens Park Rangers, forced by Liam Lindsay.
53′Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers successfully earned a defensive free kick.
53′Andrew Hughes from Preston North End commits a foul.
52′Attempt thwarted. Queens Park Rangers' Chris Willock's left-footed strike from beyond the box is intercepted. The assist was provided by Lucas Andersen.
51′Jake Clarke-Salter of Queens Park Rangers has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
51′Ben Woodburn from Preston North End is penalized for committing a foul.
51′Lucas Andersen - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick on the right wing.
51′Will Keane from Preston North End has committed a foul.
49′Opportunity squandered. Kenneth Paal of Queens Park Rangers takes a shot with his left foot from within the six-yard box on the left side, but it sails high and wide to the left. The assist came from a cross by Chris Willock.
49′Jack Colback of Queens Park Rangers successfully earned a defensive free kick.
49′Alan Browne of Preston North End has committed a foul.
45′The second half commences with Queens Park Rangers leading 1-0 against Preston North End.
45+2′The initial half has concluded - Queens Park Rangers are leading with a score of 1, while Preston North End is yet to score.
45′Will Keane of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
45′Jimmy Dunne from Queens Park Rangers commits a foul.
44′Offside call - Preston North End. Liam Lindsay has been flagged offside.
43′Ryan Ledson of Preston North End has earned an offensive free kick.
43′Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers commits a foul.
43′Emil Riis's shot is deflected. The Preston North End player attempted a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area but it was intercepted. The pass leading up to the shot was provided by Liam Millar.Penalty
43′Attempt thwarted. Liam Millar of Preston North End tries a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's blocked. The assist came from Robert Brady.
42′Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, forced by Jack Colback's defense.
40′Liam Millar of Preston North End has committed a foul.
40′Chris Willock of Queens Park Rangers has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
38′Missed chance. Lyndon Dykes - Queens Park Rangers - shot with right foot from outside the box missed to the left. Assist - Ilias Chair.
36′Jack Colback of Queens Park Rangers has been handed a yellow card.
36′Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers has committed a foul.
36′Alan Browne of Preston North End has successfully earned a defensive free kick.
34′Opportunity squandered. Jake Clarke-Salter of Queens Park Rangers took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area following a corner, but failed to hit the target.Penalty
34′Corner kick awarded to Queens Park Rangers, forced by Andrew Hughes.
31′Jack Colback of Queens Park Rangers has successfully earned an attacking free kick.
31′New attacking attempt. Jimmy Dunne - Queens Park Rangers - shot with the head from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assist - Sam Field.
30′Another offensive effort is underway. Chris Willock of Queens Park Rangers takes a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but the ball is saved in the right corner. The assist was provided by Ilias Chair.Penalty
29′Corner kick awarded to Preston North End, forced by Sam Field.
28′Steve Cook - Queens Park Rangers - won a free kick in defence.
28′Will Keane from Preston North End has committed a foul.
27′Offside - Called against Queens Park Rangers. Jimmy Dunne has been flagged for offside.
23′Robert Brady from Preston North End has committed a foul.
23′Chris Willock of Queens Park Rangers has successfully secured a defensive free kick.
22′Jack Colback commits a foul against Queens Park Rangers.
22′Ben Woodburn of Preston North End has secured a free kick on the left flank.
20′Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Preston North End 0. Lyndon Dykes - Queens Park Rangers - shot with right foot from the right side of the six yard box to the centre of the goal.
19′Sam Field of Queens Park Rangers has earned a free kick on the right flank.
19′Ryan Ledson from Preston North End has committed a foul.
17′Opportunity squandered. Ilias Chair of Queens Park Rangers takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it sails over the bar. The assist came from Lucas Andersen following a corner kick.Penalty
17′Corner kick awarded to Queens Park Rangers, forced by Robert Brady's defensive action.
15′Offside call - Queens Park Rangers. Lyndon Dykes has been flagged offside.
15′Offside called - Preston North End. Emil Riis has been flagged offside.
13′New attacking attempt. Liam Millar - Preston North End - shot with left foot from the centre of the box is saved by goalkeeper in the centre of the goal. Assist - Ben Woodburn.
13′Jordan Storey of Preston North End has secured a free kick in the offensive zone.
13′Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers commits a foul.
11′Opportunity squandered. Lyndon Dykes of Queens Park Rangers takes a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but it sails over the bar. The assist was by Ilias Chair.
10′Attempt thwarted. Alan Browne of Preston North End's right-footed shot from outside the box is stopped.
8′Missed chance. Lucas Andersen - Queens Park Rangers - shot with right foot from the centre of the box is close, but missed to the left.
8′Attempt thwarted. Ilias Chair of Queens Park Rangers takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it's stopped. The assist came from Jack Colback.
6′Ben Woodburn from Preston North End commits a foul.
6′Lucas Andersen from Queens Park Rangers successfully secured a defensive free kick.
4′Robert Brady - Preston North End - won a free kick on the left wing.
4′Fouled by Jimmy Dunne - Queens Park Rangers
3′Attempt thwarted. Robert Brady of Preston North End's right-footed shot from outside the box is stopped.
The initial half commences..

Match statistics

QPRPNE

Possession and passing

47%Possession53%

71%Pass accuracy70%

371Passes412

263Successful Passes288

78Ball Safe86

12Key Passes5

2 more

4Substitutions4

21Throw-ins23

Attack

1Goals0

17Shots Total10

7Shots On Target2

5Corners3

47Dangerous Attacks55

5Accurate Crosses1

13 more

82Attacks123

9Dribble Attempts13

70Duels Won59

12Goal Attempts2

2Offsides2

0Penalties0

4Shots Blocked8

13Shots inside the box7

7Shots Off Target0

4Shots outside the box3

100%Successful dribbles100%

4Successful Dribbles6

16Total Crosses17

Defence and discipline

2Saves5

24Tackles21

7Interceptions6

9Fouls16

2Yellow cards4

0Red cards0

1 more

2Goal Kicks0

Other

27Successful Headers23

24Successful Interceptions19

47Headers52

7Challenges5

0Yellowred Cards0

0Injuries1

The halves are each period's own numbers — not a split of the full-time figures.

The referee

G. WardPer-match averages this season · 25 matches · career: 294

	Avg	Home	Away	Career
Yellow cards	3.80	1.76	2.04	3.43
Red cards	0.04	0.00	0.04	0.09
Second yellows	0.04	0.00	0.04	0.06
Penalties	0.08	0.04	0.04	0.20

Home / away: what the home and the away side received on average. Career: the average over every match officiated.

Expected goals (xG)

Queens Park RangersxGPreston North End

1.950.71

Expected Goals on Target (xGoT)

1.610.30

Expected Goals Non Penalty Goals (npxG)

1.950.71

Expected Goals Open Play (xGOP)

0.910.42

Expected Goals Set Play (xGSP)

1.030.29

Expected Goals Corners (xGC)

0.930.14

Expected Goals Free Kicks (xGFK)

0.070.00

Expected Points (xPTS)

2.210.59

Starting XI

Preston North EndFormation: 3-4-1-2 · €24M6/11

Ryan Lowe

Queens Park RangersFormation: 4-2-3-1 · €2.5M5/11

Martí Cifuentes Corvillo

The ↓ and minute under a player mean they were substituted off then.

Transfer fees

Queens Park Rangers€2.5Mstarting XI · 5/11€11Mwith bench · 10/20

Preston North End€24Mstarting XI · 6/11€33Mwith bench · 11/20

Preston North End's starting XI cost €22M more.

The amount under a player is their last known transfer fee and its year (provider data) — not a market value.

Queens Park Rangers — bench

Paul SmythAttacker · €160K (2017)7.0 14

Isaac HaydenMidfielder · €2.9M (2016)15

Morgan FoxDefender · €820K (2017)7.0 16

Joe HodgeMidfielder19

Elijah Dixon-BonnerMidfielder20

Reggie CannonDefender · €2.5M (2020)21

Ziyad LarkecheDefender30

Sinclair ArmstrongAttacker · €1.8M (2026)32

Joe WalshGoalkeeper

Preston North End — bench

G. CunninghamDefender · €4M (2018)9

Ched EvansAttacker · €150K (2019)10

Mads Frøkjaer-JensenMidfielder · €1.3M (2026)7.3 17

Layton StewartAttacker6.4 21

David CornellGoalkeeper25

Duane HolmesMidfielder · €780K (2018)6.7 26

Jack WhatmoughDefender28

Milutin OsmajicAttacker · €2.5M (2026)6.4 35

Noah MaweneMidfielder

Player statistics

Queens Park Rangers starters then subs, by rating

Jimmy Dunne#3 · Defender · 90′8.5

In this match

Attack

Goals: 0
Assists: 0
Shots: 2
Shots on target: 2
Expected goals (xG): 0.27
xGoT: 0.12

Passing

Passes (accurate/total): 27/42
Pass accuracy: 64%
Key passes: 1
Crosses (accurate/total): 1/1
Long balls (won/total): 4/9

Possession & duels

Touches: 0
Duels (won/total): 14/22
Aerials won: 6
Dispossessed: 1

Defence

Tackles: 7
Clearances: 6
Blocked shots: 1

Discipline

Fouls: 3
Fouls drawn: 1
Offsides: 1

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Queens Park Rangers	1.9052.38%	1.8853.19%
Draw	3.5028.57%	3.5028.57%
Preston North End	4.2023.81%	4.1024.39%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Queens Park Rangers or Draw	–	1.2281.97%
Queens Park Rangers or Preston North End	–	1.2878.13%
Draw or Preston North End	1.8354.56%	1.8952.91%
QPR or Preston	1.2877.82%	–
QPR or Draw	1.2281.83%	–

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
2+ goals	–	1.3872.46%
0–1 goals	–	3.0033.33%
3+ goals	2.2045.45%	2.2843.86%
0–2 goals	1.6660.02%	1.6460.98%
4+ goals	–	4.5022.22%
0–3 goals	–	1.2182.64%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Queens Park Rangers	2.6038.46%	2.5539.22%
Draw	2.0548.78%	2.0848.08%
Preston North End	4.7521.05%	4.5022.22%

Outcome	bet365
X → X	4.7521.05%
X → PNE	8.5011.76%
PNE → X	15.006.67%
PNE → PNE	7.0014.29%
Preston - QPR	26.003.85%
Draw - QPR	4.7521.05%
QPR - Preston	41.002.44%
QPR - Draw	15.006.67%
QPR - QPR	3.1032.26%

Outcome	bet365
12 - 14	4.0025%
6 - 8	3.5028.57%
9 - 11	2.6038.46%
Under 6	11.009.09%
Over 14	8.0012.5%

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
3+ cards	–	1.2977.52%
0–2 cards	–	3.1032.26%
4+ cards	1.8055.56%	1.8155.25%
0–3 cards	1.9052.38%	1.8753.48%
5+ cards	–	2.8035.71%
0–4 cards	–	1.3574.07%

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Swansea City	8	17
2	West Ham United	8	15
3	Middlesbrough	8	15
4	Wolverhampton Wanderers	7	14
5	West Bromwich Albion	8	14
6	Queens Park Rangers	8	13
7	Stoke City	8	13
8	Bristol City	8	13
9	Charlton Athletic	8	12
10	Birmingham City	8	11
11	Millwall	8	11
12	Lincoln City	8	11
13	Southampton	8	10
14	Wrexham	8	10
15	Bolton Wanderers	8	10
16	Blackburn Rovers	8	9
17	Norwich City	8	9
18	Sheffield United	8	9
19	Portsmouth	7	8
20	Watford	8	8
21	Cardiff City	8	7
22	Derby County	8	5
23	Preston North End	8	4
24	Burnley	8	4

Outcome	bet365	Unibet
Yes	2.0050%	2.0748.31%
No	1.7257.9%	1.7158.48%