Match report

QPR Defeats West Brom 3-1 in Championship Clash

QPR
QPR
3–1
FT
West Brom
West Brom
Dec 6, 2025

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) showcased resilience and skill to defeat West Bromwich Albion (West Brom) 3–1, securing a vital victory in the ongoing Championship campaign. QPR's early goal by J. Varane set the tone for the match, which was followed by two more goals from R. Burrell, ensuring their lead remained unassailable despite West Brom's late consolation effort.

Key Facts

  • • QPR secured a 3–1 victory over West Brom in the Championship.
  • • J. Varane opened the scoring for QPR at the 45th minute with an assist from N. Madsen.
  • • R. Burrell scored twice, one assisted by R. Kone and another unassisted goal at the 87th minute.
  • • West Brom's only goal was scored by A. Heggebo in the 77th minute, assisted by Callum Styles.
  • • Karlan Grant received a yellow card for West Brom during the first half.

Lineups

QPR

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Nardi (G)
  • 27 A. S. Mbengue (D)
  • 3 J. Dunne (D)
  • 6 J. Clarke-Salter (D)
  • 18 R. Norrington-Davies (D)
  • 40 J. Varane (M)
  • 24 N. Madsen (M)
  • 14 K. Saito (M)
  • 22 R. Kone (M)
  • 10 I. Chair (M)
  • 16 R. Burrell (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Walsh
  • 5 S. Cook
  • 4 L. Morrison
  • 15 I. Hayden
  • 21 K. Morgan
  • 11 P. Smyth
  • 7 K. Dembele
  • 17 K. Poku
  • 12 M. Frey

West Brom

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Wildsmith (G)
  • 6 G. Campbell (D)
  • 5 K. Bielik (D)
  • 2 C. Mepham (D)
  • 4 C. Styles (D)
  • 11 M. Johnston (M)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 27 A. Mowatt (M)
  • 10 K. Grant (M)
  • 9 J. Maja (F)
  • 19 A. Heggebo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Griffiths
  • 14 A. Gilchrist
  • 29 C. Taylor
  • 37 O. Bostock
  • 17 O. Diakite
  • 22 S. Iling Junior
  • 21 I. Price
  • 26 T. Bany
  • 12 D. Dike

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    39' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Karlan Grant

    Foul

  2. QPR
    45'+7 QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Chair · On: K. Dembele
  3. QPR
    45' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Varane · Assist: N. Madsen
  4. QPR
    59' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Burrell · Assist: R. Kone
  5. West Brom
    64' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maja · On: I. Price
  6. QPR
    77' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Clarke-Salter · On: S. Cook
  7. QPR
    77' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Saito · On: P. Smyth
  8. West Brom
    77' West Brom Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Heggebo · Assist: Callum Styles
  9. QPR
    87' QPR Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Burrell
  10. QPR
    90'+2 QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Kone · On: M. Frey
  11. West Brom
    90'+3 West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Karlan Grant · On: T. Bany
  12. QPR
    90'+4 QPR Card · Yellow Card
    R. Norrington-Davies

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat QPR West Brom
Fouls 11 5
Pass Accuracy 74% 78%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 13
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 396 449
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 1 4
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 2.00 1.48
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 294 352
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ QPR's early goal by J. Varane set the tone and boosted their confidence, providing a solid foundation to build upon.
  • ▸ R. Burrell's second goal in the 87th minute effectively sealed QPR's victory, maintaining their lead despite West Brom's late effort.