Match report
QPR Defeats Portsmouth 2-0 in FA Cup Thriller
QPR
2–0
FT
Portsmouth
Feb 5, 2019
QPR put in a strong performance to defeat Portsmouth 2-0 in an FA Cup clash, with goals from Nahki Wells and Matt Smith securing the win for the home side. Despite some late substitutions, QPR maintained their lead and secured their place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • QPR defeated Portsmouth 2-0 in the FA Cup
- • Nahki Wells scored in the 70th minute for QPR
- • Matt Smith found the back of the net in the 77th minute
- • Josh Scowen of QPR was shown a yellow card in the 52nd minute
- • Christian Burgess of Portsmouth received a yellow card in the 76th minute
Lineups
QPR
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Lumley (G)
- 33 J. Lynch (D)
- 4 G. Hall (D)
- 3 J. Bidwell (D)
- 2 D. Furlong (D)
- 11 J. Scowen (M)
- 21 M. Luongo (M)
- 20 B. Osayi-Samuel (M)
- 7 L. Freeman (M)
- 32 N. Wells (F)
- 17 M. Smith (F)
Substitutes
- 10 E. Eze
- 14 R. Manning
- 16 T. Hemed
- 1 M. Ingram
- 23 P. Wszołek
- 24 O. Kakay
- 37 T. Leistner
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 15 C. MacGillivray (G)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 6 C. Burgess (D)
- 2 A. Walkes (D)
- 7 T. Naylor (D)
- 10 J. Lowe (M)
- 5 M. Clarke (D)
- 33 B. Close (M)
- 30 A. May (M)
- 18 L. Dennis (F)
- 9 O. Hawkins (F)
Substitutes
- 24 B. Morris
- 26 G. Evans
- 8 B. Pitman
- 20 N. Thompson
- 35 A. Bass
- 38 B. Haunstrup
Timeline
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52' QPR Card · Yellow CardJosh Scowen
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59' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1Off: Adam May · On: B. Morris
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60' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Dennis · On: Gareth Evans
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70' QPR Goal · Normal GoalNahki Wells
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72' QPR subst · Substitution 1Off: Bright Osayi-Samuel · On: E. Eze
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74' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Close · On: B. Pitman
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76' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardChristian Burgess
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77' QPR Goal · Normal GoalMatt Smith · Assist: L. Freeman
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82' QPR subst · Substitution 2Off: Nahki Wells · On: R. Manning
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90' QPR subst · Substitution 3Off: Matt Smith · On: T. Hemed
Match Stats
| Stat | QPR | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 1 | 1 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 0 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 0 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ QPR took the lead through Nahki Wells' goal in the 70th minute, which shifted the momentum in their favor
- ▸ The second goal by Matt Smith in the 77th minute sealed QPR's victory, leaving Portsmouth with little time to mount a comeback