Match report
Blackburn Defeats QPR 3-1 in Championship Showdown
QPR
1–3
FT
Blackburn
Feb 14, 2026
Blackburn secured victory over QPR with a convincing 3-1 result, thanks to two goals from M. Jorgensen and one from R. Morishita. Despite a brief resurgence by QPR through K. Saito’s goal in the 35th minute, Blackburn maintained their composure and capitalized on several opportunities.
Key Facts
- • M. Jorgensen scored twice for Blackburn at 21st and 40th minutes.
- • R. Morishita added a third goal for Blackburn in the 50th minute.
- • K. Saito netted QPR’s only goal in the 35th minute assisted by I. Hayden.
- • Both teams saw yellow cards, with Sean McLoughlin and R. Morishita from Blackburn, and I. Hayden and H. Vale from QPR.
Lineups
QPR
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Walsh (G)
- 37 R. Edwards (D)
- 3 J. Dunne (D)
- 5 S. Cook (D)
- 18 R. Norrington-Davies (D)
- 24 N. Madsen (M)
- 15 I. Hayden (M)
- 23 D. Bennie (M)
- 20 H. Vale (M)
- 14 K. Saito (M)
- 22 R. Kone (F)
Substitutes
- 29 B. Hamer
- 2 K. Adamson
- 6 J. Clarke-Salter
- 27 A. S. Mbengue
- 28 Esquerdinha
- 30 T. Smith
- 21 K. Morgan
- 11 P. Smyth
- 26 R. Kolli
Blackburn
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 B. Toth (G)
- 2 R. Alebiosu (D)
- 17 H. Carter (D)
- 15 S. McLoughlin (D)
- 20 E. Cashin (D)
- 24 M. Baradji (M)
- 6 S. Tronstad (M)
- 25 R. Morishita (M)
- 29 M. Jorgensen (M)
- 21 O. Afolayan (M)
- 11 A. Gudjohnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 35 N. Michalski
- 12 L. Miller
- 3 H. Pickering
- 4 Y. Ribeiro
- 26 C. O'Riordan
- 31 K. Montgomery
- 28 A. Forshaw
- 14 D. De Neve
- 23 Y. Ohashi
Timeline
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21' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalM. Jorgensen · Assist: R. Morishita -
35' QPR Goal · Normal GoalK. Saito · Assist: I. Hayden -
36' Blackburn Card · Yellow CardSean McLoughlinFoul
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38' QPR Card · Yellow CardI. HaydenFoul
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40' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalM. Jorgensen · Assist: Sondre Tronstad -
46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Afolayan · On: L. Miller -
50' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalR. Morishita · Assist: Sondre Tronstad -
54' Blackburn subst · Substitution 2Off: Unknown player · On: H. Pickering -
69' QPR subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Bennie · On: Amadou Salif Mbengue -
69' QPR subst · Substitution 2Off: N. Madsen · On: P. Smyth -
69' QPR subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Cook · On: R. Kolli -
74' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Gudjohnsen · On: Y. Ohashi -
78' QPR Card · Yellow CardH. ValeFoul
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79' QPR subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Norrington-Davies · On: Esquerdinha -
79' QPR subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Hayden · On: K. Morgan -
84' Blackburn Card · Yellow CardR. MorishitaArgument
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90'+1 Blackburn Card · Yellow CardE. CashinArgument
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90' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Baradji · On: K. Montgomery -
90' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Morishita · On: A. Forshaw
Match Stats
| Stat | QPR | Blackburn |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 69% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 7 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 497 | 372 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 14 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| xG | 2.03 | 1.48 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 1 |
| Possession | 58% | 42% |
| Goals Prevented | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate Passes | 367 | 255 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackburn's early lead through M. Jorgensen set the tone of the game at 21st minute.
- ▸ QPR’s goal by K. Saito in the 35th minute briefly leveled the match, but Blackburn quickly responded with another goal from M. Jorgensen just minutes later.