Match report

Southampton Defeats QPR 5-0 in Championship Clash

Southampton
Southampton
5–0
FT
QPR
QPR
Feb 24, 2026

Southampton delivered an impressive display to defeat QPR 5-0 in the Championship. Goals by Fikayo Azaz, Keisuke Matsuki (2), Lorenzo Scienza, and James Ward-Prowse's contribution via Jordan Bree ensured a comprehensive win for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team.

Key Facts

  • • Southampton secured their 5-0 victory over QPR in the Championship.
  • • Fikayo Azaz scored first at minute 9 with an assist from Romaine Manning.
  • • Keisuke Matsuki netted two goals, one assisted by Lorenzo Scienza and another unassisted.
  • • Lorenzo Scienza also found the back of the net, assisted by Fikayo Azaz.
  • • James Ward-Prowse's goal came in the 70th minute, scored by Jordan Bree.

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 Daniel Peretz (G)
  • 14 James Bree (D)
  • 6 Taylor Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 5 Jack Stephens (D)
  • 3 Ryan Manning (D)
  • 4 Flynn Downes (M)
  • 20 Caspar Jander (M)
  • 27 Kuryu Matsuki (M)
  • 10 Finn Azaz (M)
  • 13 Leo Scienza (M)
  • 9 Cyle Larin (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Ross Stewart
  • 19 Cameron Archer
  • 25 George Long
  • 15 Nathan Wood
  • 38 Elias Jelert
  • 18 Tom Fellows
  • 48 Cameron Bragg
  • 23 Samuel Edozie
  • 24 Shea Charles

QPR

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Joe Walsh (G)
  • 27 Amadou Salif Mbengue (D)
  • 3 Jimmy Dunne (D)
  • 37 Ronnie Edwards (D)
  • 18 Rhys Norrington-Davies (D)
  • 20 Harvey Vale (M)
  • 15 Isaac Hayden (M)
  • 24 Nicolas Madsen (M)
  • 14 Koki Saito (M)
  • 22 Richard Kone (F)
  • 26 Rayan Kolli (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 Kieran Morgan
  • 23 Daniel Bennie
  • 2 Kealey Adamson
  • 28 Esquerdinha
  • 40 Jonathan Varane
  • 29 Ben Hamer
  • 6 Jake Clarke-Salter
  • 30 Tylon Smith
  • 48 Isak Alemayehu

Timeline

  1. Southampton
    9' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Azaz · Assist: R. Manning
  2. Southampton
    16' Southampton Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jander
  3. QPR
    31' QPR subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Madsen · On: K. Morgan
  4. Southampton
    45'+2 Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Matsuki · Assist: L. Scienza
  5. QPR
    46' QPR subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kolli · On: D. Bennie
  6. Southampton
    50' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Matsuki
  7. Southampton
    59' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Scienza · Assist: F. Azaz
  8. QPR
    60' QPR subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Vale · On: K. Adamson
  9. QPR
    61' QPR subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Norrington-Davies · On: Esquerdinha
  10. QPR
    67' QPR subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Kone · On: J. Varane
  11. Southampton
    68' Southampton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Azaz · On: R. Stewart
  12. Southampton
    68' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Larin · On: C. Archer
  13. Southampton
    70' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Bree
  14. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Scienza · On: S. Edozie
  15. Southampton
    75' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Matsuki · On: T. Fellows
  16. Southampton
    82' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Flynn Downes · On: S. Charles

Match Stats

Stat Southampton QPR
Fouls 6 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 82%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 5
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 532 402
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 8 1
xG 1.44 0.26
Shots off Target 3 1
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 466 330
Shots Inside Box 8 2
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Southampton took an early lead when Fikayo Azaz scored at the ninth minute, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ Keisuke Matsuki’s brace and a goal from Lorenzo Scienza in quick succession during the second half sealed QPR's fate.