Match report

QPR Defeats Nottingham Forest 2-0 in Championship Clash

QPR
QPR
2–0
FT
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Apr 29, 2017

QPR held strong to defeat Nottingham Forest 2-0 in their Championship match, with goals from C. Washington and Joel Lynch. Despite a flurry of yellow cards, QPR managed to secure all three points. Nottingham Forest struggled to mount a comeback and exit the game with no points to show for their efforts.

Key Facts

  • • QPR's C. Washington scored the opening goal in the 49th minute, assisted by M. Luongo.
  • • Joel Lynch added the second goal in the 60th minute, assisted by R. Manning.
  • • Nottingham Forest received three yellow cards, with B. Osborn, D. Vaughan, and Jamie Ward each receiving a booking.
  • • QPR also had two yellow cards, with N. Onuoha and R. Manning being cautioned.
  • • Nottingham Forest made three substitutions in quick succession at the 61st and 62nd minutes.

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Smithies
  • 5 N. Onuoha (D)
  • 24 J. Perch (D)
  • 6 J. Lynch (D)
  • 3 J. Bidwell (D)
  • 15 P. Wszołek (M)
  • 21 M. Luongo (M)
  • 41 R. Manning (M)
  • 2 L. Freeman (M)
  • 17 M. Smith (F)
  • 9 C. Washington (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Mackie
  • 16 M. Doughty
  • 23 Y. N'Gbakoto
  • 13 M. Ingram
  • 28 K. LuaLua
  • 29 D. Furlong
  • 40 Idrissa Sylla

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 43 J. Smith (G)
  • 4 M. Mancienne (D)
  • 2 E. Lichaj (D)
  • 3 Dani Pinillos (D)
  • 42 J. Worrall (D)
  • 8 C. Cohen (M)
  • 24 D. Vaughan (M)
  • 18 M. Carayol (M)
  • 11 B. Osborn (M)
  • 9 B. Assombalonga (F)
  • 45 B. Brereton (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Ward
  • 5 M. Mills
  • 41 M. Cash
  • 15 A. Tshibola
  • 26 D. Evtimov
  • 39 A. Vellios
  • 28 T. Lam

Timeline

  1. QPR
    4' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    N. Onuoha
  2. QPR
    49' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Washington · Assist: M. Luongo
  3. QPR
    58' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    R. Manning
  4. QPR
    60' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    Joel Lynch · Assist: R. Manning
  5. Nottingham Forest
    61' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: Jamie Ward
  6. Nottingham Forest
    62' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dani Pinillos · On: M. Mills
  7. Nottingham Forest
    62' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Carayol · On: M. Cash
  8. QPR
    66' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Washington · On: J. Mackie
  9. Nottingham Forest
    72' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    B. Osborn
  10. Nottingham Forest
    76' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    D. Vaughan
  11. Nottingham Forest
    80' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    Jamie Ward
  12. QPR
    82' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Freeman · On: M. Doughty
  13. QPR
    82' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Matt Smith · On: Y. N'Gbakoto

Match Stats

Stat QPR Nottingham Forest
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 70% 84%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 14
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 288 540
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 6 8
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 203 451
Shots Inside Box 7 9
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 6 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Washington's goal in the 49th minute set the tone for QPR's victory, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Joel Lynch's second goal in the 60th minute effectively sealed the win for QPR, demoralizing Nottingham Forest.