Match report

Middlesbrough Defeats QPR 4-0 in Championship Clash

QPR
QPR
0–4
FT
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Mar 8, 2026

Middlesbrough stunned QPR with a dominant 4-0 victory in their Championship encounter, securing a crucial three points in their pursuit of a higher league position. Goals from Strelec, Browne, Hackney, and Conway ensured that Middlesbrough left the matchday with a commanding win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: QPR 0-4 Middlesbrough
  • • Goals: D. Strelec (20'), A. Browne (68'), H. Hackney (72'), T. Conway (pen, 88')
  • • Assists: M. Whittaker (20'), T. Conway (72')
  • • Substitutions: QPR made 5 subs, Middlesbrough made 5 subs
  • • Notable Players: D. Strelec, A. Browne, H. Hackney, T. Conway

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Walsh (G)
  • 27 A. S. Mbengue (D)
  • 3 J. Dunne (D)
  • 37 R. Edwards (D)
  • 18 R. Norrington-Davies (D)
  • 20 H. Vale (M)
  • 40 J. Varane (M)
  • 15 I. Hayden (M)
  • 14 K. Saito (M)
  • 21 K. Morgan (F)
  • 22 R. Kone (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 B. Hamer
  • 23 D. Bennie
  • 2 K. Adamson
  • 28 Esquerdinha
  • 26 R. Kolli
  • 5 S. Cook
  • 6 J. Clarke-Salter
  • 11 P. Smyth
  • 30 T. Smith

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 2 C. Brittain (D)
  • 12 L. Ayling (D)
  • 6 D. Fry (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 18 A. Morris (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 16 A. Browne (M)
  • 8 R. McGree (M)
  • 13 D. Strelec (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 J. Wildsmith
  • 25 G. Edmundson
  • 45 J. Sarmiento
  • 9 T. Conway
  • 29 A. Malanda
  • 27 S. Hansen
  • 14 A. Gilbert
  • 20 M. K. Sene
  • 23 L. Castledine

Timeline

  1. Middlesbrough
    20' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Strelec · Assist: M. Whittaker
  2. Middlesbrough
    31' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Fry · On: A. Malanda
  3. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Whittaker · On: J. Sarmiento
  4. Middlesbrough
    66' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Strelec · On: T. Conway
  5. Middlesbrough
    68' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Browne
  6. QPR
    71' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Morgan · On: P. Smyth
  7. Middlesbrough
    72' Middlesbrough Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Hackney · Assist: T. Conway
  8. QPR
    80' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Varane · On: D. Bennie
  9. QPR
    80' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Saito · On: J. Clarke-Salter
  10. Middlesbrough
    83' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: H. Hackney · On: A. Gilbert
  11. Middlesbrough
    83' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. McGree · On: L. Castledine
  12. QPR
    85' QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Norrington-Davies · On: Esquerdinha
  13. QPR
    85' QPR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Amadou Salif Mbengue · On: T. Smith
  14. Middlesbrough
    88' Middlesbrough Goal · Penalty
    T. Conway

Match Stats

Stat QPR Middlesbrough
Fouls 9 3
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 16
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 309 707
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 0.69 3.80
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 31% 69%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 227 619
Shots Inside Box 8 14
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Strelec's early goal at 20' set the tone for Middlesbrough's victory, giving them a strong lead to build upon.
  • ▸ T. Conway's penalty conversion at 88' sealed the win for Middlesbrough, solidifying their dominance over QPR.