Championship action on October 14, 2026, sees a struggling QPR host a Derby County side also looking for consistency. QPR's season has been a tough one, reflected in their 35% win rate and a recent slump of one draw and four losses in their last five outings. Their defence has been particularly porous, conceding 73 goals in 46 games, a figure Derby will undoubtedly look to exploit.
Derby, with a slightly healthier 43% win rate, arrive having won two and lost three of their last five, indicating a mixed bag of form. They boast a more robust defensive record, letting in 59 goals, and have scored more than QPR, with 67 goals to their name. Head-to-head encounters have been tightly contested, with Derby holding a slight edge recently, including a 3-2 victory in their last meeting. The bookmakers are anticipating a tight affair, with a 35% chance of a home win and an identical 35% chance of a draw, making this a pivotal game for both teams as they battle for league position. Expect a cautious start but an open second half as both sides push for a much-needed three points.
1. P. Charles, 2. K. Adamson, 3. J. Dunne, 6. J. Clarke-Salter, 12. B. Kemper, 24. N. Madsen, 5. R. Edwards, 18. G. Kamara, 17. K. Poku, 26. R. Kolli, 11. P. Smyth
31. J. Vickers, 23. J. Ward, 6. S. Langas, 28. D. Sanderson, 26. R. Hedges, 20. A. Mowatt, 4. D. Ozoh, 16. M. Fuseini, 8. B. Clark, 11. S. Szmodics, 9. C. Morris
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