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MATCH PREVIEW
QPR have the opportunity to bounce back from Saturday’s late disappointment against Nottingham Forest, when Blackburn Rovers visit Loftus Road in the Sky Bet Championship tonight.
Seemingly in control at the weekend thanks to Charlie Austin’s fifth goal of the season, all Rangers’ hard-work was undone late on, after Rob Green saw red for denying a goalscoring opportunity, and Forest took full advantage of their numerical gain, scoring two goals in seven minutes to run out unlikely winners.
But the beauty of the Championship means there’s always another fixture just around the corner, and Chris Ramsey’s side will be looking to build on what has – for the large part – been a promising start to the campaign so far.
Rovers, meanwhile, head to W12 still searching for their first victory of the season.
Gary Bowyer’s side have drawn three and lost three of their six Championship fixtures to date, a run of form that sees them sit in 23rd place heading into tonight’s clash in west London.
With Green serving a one match suspension owing to his red card on Saturday lunchtime, Alex Smithies will deputise in goal for his first league start since his move from Huddersfield Town.
Gabriele Angella is likely to be passed fit despite being forced off with a cut head on Saturday, whilst Ale Faurlin – who missed out at the weekend as a precaution – is pushing for a return.
Yun Suk-Young, Jamie Mackie and Leroy Fer could all feature.
Rovers have no new injury worries following their defeat at Fulham on Sunday. Indeed, the same squad that made the journey to the capital at the weekend are expected to travel once more.
Rovers will be without Jason Lowe (foot) and Chris Brown (knee), but whilst Chris Taylor is well on his way to a return following his groin operation, he won't be ready.
Blackburn Rovers – Likely line-up (4-4-2): Steele; Duffy, Hanley, Henley, Spurr; Evans, Marshall, Conway, Guthrie; Delfouneso, Rhodes
QPR Possible Starting Xl
MATCH ODDS
QPR win: 10/11
Draw: 11/4
Blackburn Rovers win: 10/3
LAST TIME OUT
Blackburn Rovers 2, QPR 0 – Championship – Tuesday 8th April 2014
Scorer: Blackburn – Gestede, Spurr
HEAD TO HEAD
(in all competitions)
QPR wins: 14
Draws: 9
Blackburn Rovers wins: 19
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: D Deadman
Assistant Referees: N Hair & C Fitch
Fourth Official: I Williamson
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MATCH ODDS
QPR win: 10/11
Draw: 11/4
Blackburn Rovers win: 10/3
LAST TIME OUT
Blackburn Rovers 2, QPR 0 – Championship – Tuesday 8th April 2014
Scorer: Blackburn – Gestede, Spurr
HEAD TO HEAD
(in all competitions)
QPR wins: 14
Draws: 9
Blackburn Rovers wins: 19
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee: D Deadman
Assistant Referees: N Hair & C Fitch
Fourth Official: I Williamson
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