Match report

Nottingham Forest Defeats QPR 1-0 in Championship Clash

QPR
QPR
0–1
FT
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest
Apr 27, 2019

Nottingham Forest edged out QPR in a tightly contested match in the Championship, securing a 1-0 victory. Karim Ansarifard's goal in the 55th minute was the difference, as QPR struggled to break down Forest's defensive resilience. Despite numerous chances, QPR could not find the equalizer, leaving them frustrated on their home turf.

Key Facts

  • • Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 win over QPR in the Championship
  • • Karim Ansarifard scored the winning goal in the 55th minute
  • • João Carvalho provided the assist for Ansarifard's goal
  • • Nottingham Forest had a total of two substitutions, and QPR had three
  • • Richard Yates of Nottingham Forest received a yellow card in the 38th minute
  • • Jack Robinson of Nottingham Forest also received a yellow card in the 90th minute

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lumley (G)
  • 5 G. Cameron (M)
  • 37 T. Leistner (D)
  • 2 D. Furlong (D)
  • 11 J. Scowen (M)
  • 21 M. Luongo (M)
  • 14 R. Manning (M)
  • 20 B. Osayi-Samuel (M)
  • 10 E. Eze (F)
  • 16 T. Hemed (F)
  • 34 L. Walker (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 O. Shodipo
  • 32 N. Wells
  • 17 M. Smith
  • 48 N. Carlyle
  • 23 P. Wszołek
  • 7 L. Freeman
  • 1 M. Ingram

Nottingham Forest

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pantilimon (G)
  • 17 A. Milosevic (D)
  • 18 J. Robinson (D)
  • 13 M. Wagué (D)
  • 25 S. Byram (M)
  • 11 B. Osborn (M)
  • 10 João Carvalho (M)
  • 14 M. Cash (M)
  • 22 R. Yates (M)
  • 37 K. Ansarifard (F)
  • 23 J. Lolley (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Grabban
  • 24 C. Yacob
  • 5 A. Guédioura
  • 9 D. Murphy
  • 8 B. Watson
  • 15 L. Steele
  • 43 A. Appiah

Timeline

  1. Nottingham Forest
    38' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    R. Yates
  2. Nottingham Forest
    55' Nottingham Forest Goal · Normal Goal
    Karim Ansarifard · Assist: João Carvalho
  3. QPR
    59' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Walker · On: O. Shodipo
  4. Nottingham Forest
    64' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Karim Ansarifard · On: L. Grabban
  5. QPR
    75' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Eze · On: Nahki Wells
  6. QPR
    75' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Hemed · On: Matt Smith
  7. Nottingham Forest
    82' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Cash · On: Claudio Yacob
  8. Nottingham Forest
    82' Nottingham Forest subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Carvalho · On: A. Guédioura
  9. Nottingham Forest
    90' Nottingham Forest Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Robinson

Match Stats

Stat QPR Nottingham Forest
Fouls 11 15
Pass Accuracy 73% 65%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 7
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 437 366
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 12 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 321 238
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 10 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came in the 55th minute when Karim Ansarifard scored the decisive goal for Nottingham Forest, giving them a crucial lead in the Championship race.
  • ▸ Nottingham Forest's defensive solidity in the second half prevented QPR from finding the equalizer, ensuring they secured all three points.