Preston North End FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Preston North End FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at Deepdale.
- Preston North End FC 15 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 15 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Apr | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 12 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Preston North End FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Apr | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Apr | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Mar | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Mar | Luton Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Preston North End FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #24 | Position | #8 |
| 8 | Points | 24 |
| 15 | Played | 15 |
| 2 / 2 / 11 | W / D / L | 6 / 6 / 3 |
| 13 | Scored | 24 |
| 30 | Conceded | 18 |
| -17 | GD | +6 |
| 0.53 | PPG | 1.60 |
| 13% | Win % | 40% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
7%
Clean Sheets
Preston North End FC this season
Preston North End FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Preston North End FC are 24th (8 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Preston North End FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/6
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/4
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
3/4
31-45
6/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
5/3
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Preston North End FC
| Callum Lang | 4 G |
| Jordan Thompson | 1 G |
| Jusef Erabi | 1 G |
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Richard Kone | 5 G | 1 A |
| Paul Smyth | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 G | |
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Preston North End FC and Queens Park Rangers FC get this one started.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Preston North End FC in their trying to find a way past Queens Park Rangers FC's compact .
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Preston North End FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' The 26-year-old Sam McCallum has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Queens Park Rangers FC looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Paul Smyth scoring 1 goals.
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' Against the run of play, Jimmy Dunne has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 45' Sean Maguire is replacing Emil Riis Jakobsen for the Preston North End FC side.
- 50' Preston North End FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 51' A stunning finish from Cameron Archer — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 56' Queens Park Rangers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' A tactical swap from Queens Park Rangers FC — George Thomas on, Luke Amos off on 57 minutes.
- 62' Emil Riis Jakobsen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 7 goals to his name this season.
- 67' Preston North End FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
- 68' The Queens Park Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Lyndon Dykes departs to be replaced by Charlie Austin.
- 69' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Ilias Chair is replaced by Andre Gray.
- 70' Fresh legs for Preston North End FC! Josh Murphy comes on to replace Greg Cunningham.
- 75' Patrick Bauer is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Preston North End FC tonight.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 85' It’s a booking for Queens Park Rangers FC player. Sam Field gets a Yellow card.
- 90' The crowd applauds Cameron Archer as he leaves the pitch. Mikey O'Neill steps in for Preston North End FC.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Preston North End FC take all three points.
Lineups
Preston North End FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
3
Greg Cunningham ↓ Josh Murphy 70'
- 16
- 11
- 8
- 4
- 5
- 12
- 2
- 13
-
21
Cameron Archer ↓ Mikey O'Neill 90'
- 19
Bench
-
45
Josh Murphy ↑ 70'
-
24
Sean Maguire ↑ 45'
- 15
- 25
- 31
- 41
-
39
Mikey O'Neill ↑ 90'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
-
8
Luke Amos ↓ George Thomas 57'
- 7
- 17
-
10
Ilias Chair ↓ Andre Gray 69'
- 22
- 16
- 28
-
9
Lyndon Dykes ↓ Charlie Austin 68'
- 38
Bench
-
19
Andre Gray ↑ 69'
-
11
Charlie Austin ↑ 68'
- 2
- 37
-
14
George Thomas ↑ 57'
- 12
- 29
Coach
Mark Warburton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lyndon Dykes | 3 |
| Eberechi Eze | 3 |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 |
| Johnny Kenny | 2 |
| Daniel Johnson | 2 |
| Thomas Cannon | 2 |
| Paul Smyth | 2 |
| Alan Browne | 2 |
Head to Head
Preston North End FC Form
2022-04-09
Preston North End FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2022-04-05
Preston North End FC
1–0
Blackpool FC
W
2022-04-02
Derby County FC
1–0
Preston North End FC
L
2022-03-16
Luton Town FC
4–0
Preston North End FC
L
2022-03-12
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Preston North End FC
D
2022-03-05
Preston North End FC
2–1
AFC Bournemouth
W
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2022-04-09
Preston North End FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2022-04-05
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2022-04-02
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–2
Fulham FC
L
2022-03-20
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
Peterborough United FC
L
2022-03-16
Nottingham Forest FC
3–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2022-03-13
Luton Town FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.22
Preston North End FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Preston North End FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 74% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Preston North End FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Preston North End FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
63%
Preston North End FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Preston North End FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
8.1%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Preston North End FC
| Handicap | Preston North End FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 16% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 21% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Preston North End FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

