Match report

Derby Stuns QPR 3-2 in Championship Clash

QPR
QPR
2–3
FT
Derby
Derby
Apr 25, 2026

Derby pulled off a dramatic comeback, defeating QPR 3-2 in a thrilling Championship fixture at Loftus Road. QPR took an early lead through H. Vale, but Derby responded swiftly through O. Fraulo and held on despite R. Kone's late equalizer for QPR. S. Langas and J. Banel scored the winning goals for Derby in the second half, securing a crucial three points for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: QPR 2 - Derby 3
  • • Goals: QPR - H. Vale (13'), R. Kone (55')
  • • Goals: Derby - O. Fraulo (25'), S. Langas (76'), J. Banel (88')
  • • Yellow Cards: Derby - S. Szmodics (54'), S. Langas (63'), B. Brereton Diaz (81')
  • • Yellow Cards: QPR - R. Burrell (70')

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Nardi (G)
  • 27 A. S. Mbengue (D)
  • 37 R. Edwards (D)
  • 6 J. Clarke-Salter (D)
  • 18 R. Norrington-Davies (D)
  • 23 D. Bennie (M)
  • 21 K. Morgan (M)
  • 40 J. Varane (M)
  • 11 P. Smyth (M)
  • 20 H. Vale (F)
  • 22 R. Kone (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 B. Hamer
  • 10 I. Chair
  • 14 K. Saito
  • 2 K. Adamson
  • 28 Esquerdinha
  • 26 R. Kolli
  • 24 N. Madsen
  • 16 R. Burrell
  • 48 I. Alemayehu Mulugeta

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 22 M. Johnston (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 29 O. Fraulo (M)
  • 23 J. Ward (M)
  • 19 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 9 C. Morris (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 J. Vickers
  • 4 D. Batth
  • 34 J. Banel
  • 37 O. Eames
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 18 D. Ozoh
  • 54 C. Allen
  • 44 I. Gordon

Timeline

  1. QPR
    13' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Vale · Assist: D. Bennie
  2. Derby
    25' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Fraulo · Assist: M. Johnston
  3. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Amadou Salif Mbengue · On: K. Adamson
  4. Derby
    54' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    S. Szmodics

    Foul

  5. QPR
    55' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Kone · Assist: H. Vale
  6. Derby
    61' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Johnston · On: J. Banel
  7. Derby
    61' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Sanderson · On: Craig Forsyth
  8. Derby
    61' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Fraulo · On: D. Ozoh
  9. QPR
    62' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Morgan · On: N. Madsen
  10. QPR
    62' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Bennie · On: R. Burrell
  11. Derby
    63' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    S. Langas

    Foul

  12. QPR
    68' QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Kone · On: I. Chair
  13. QPR
    70' QPR Card · Yellow Card
    R. Burrell

    Foul

  14. Derby
    75' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Travis · On: L. Salvesen
  15. Derby
    76' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Langas · Assist: J. Ward
  16. QPR
    79' QPR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Smyth · On: K. Saito
  17. Derby
    81' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brereton Diaz

    Foul

  18. Derby
    88' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Banel · Assist: M. Clarke
  19. Derby
    90'+1 Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: D. Batth

Match Stats

Stat QPR Derby
Fouls 12 8
Pass Accuracy 79% 71%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 12
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 366 297
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 12 3
xG 2.17 0.87
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 288 211
Shots Inside Box 12 10
Saves 0 10
Shots Outside Box 11 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby equalized the game with O. Fraulo's goal at 25 minutes, breaking QPR's early lead and setting the stage for a tense match.
  • ▸ S. Langas's goal in the 76th minute was a turning point, giving Derby the lead for the first time in the match and shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ J. Banel's goal in the 88th minute sealed Derby's victory, ensuring they maintained their lead and securing the three points.