Thursday , 2 July 2026

Queens Park Rangers FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Queens Park Rangers FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Cardiff City FC
Mon 1 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Loftus Road HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 16' Dimitrios Goutas
Paul Smyth 52' 1–1
1–2 74' Perry Ng
Y 58' Mark McGuinness
Y 63' Jamilu Collins
Morgan Fox 85' Y
Y 89' Perry Ng
Y 90' Ebou Adams
Lyndon Dykes 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Queens Park Rangers FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Loftus Road.

Match Details

  • Referee
  • Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
  • Assistant 2 Alex James (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Millwall FC 46 83
4 Southampton FC 46 80
5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80
6 Hull City AFC 46 73
7 Wrexham AFC 46 71
8 Derby County FC 46 69
9 Norwich City FC 46 65
10 Birmingham City FC 46 64
11 Swansea City AFC 46 64
12 Bristol City FC 46 62
13 Sheffield United FC 46 60
14 Preston North End FC 46 60
15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58
16 Watford FC 46 57
17 Stoke City FC 46 55
18 Portsmouth FC 46 55
19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53
20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52
21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51
22 Oxford United FC 46 47
23 Leicester City FC 46 46
24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

7
2
3
Queens Park Rangers FC 12 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cardiff City FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-01 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-08-12 Cardiff City FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-12-26 Cardiff City FC 0–0 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-10-19 Queens Park Rangers FC 3–0 Cardiff City FC 2022-03-05 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Queens Park Rangers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Cardiff City FC H 1–2 L
29 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec Millwall FC A 0–2 L
23 Dec Southampton FC H 0–1 L
16 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–2 L
13 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D
Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–1 W
29 Dec Leicester City FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
23 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W
16 Dec Hull City AFC A 0–3 L
13 Dec Birmingham City FC H 0–1 L

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Queens Park Rangers FC launch into their encounter with Cardiff City FC.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Loftus Road. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 16' Dimitrios Goutas puts Cardiff City FC on the lead.
  • 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yakou Meite made 379 appearances and scored 47 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erol Bulut might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
  • 41' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 46' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Ziyad Larkeche is replaced by Rayan Kolli.
  • 51' The 33-year-old Jak Alnwick has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 52' A stunning finish from Paul Smyth — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 57' Cardiff City FC have won 398 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 58' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mark McGuinness.
  • 59' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 59 minute. Kion Etete leaves to be changed by Josh Bowler.
  • 63' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jamilu Collins.
  • 64' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jamilu Collins on 64 minutes.
  • 67' Another change for Queens Park Rangers FC made on 67 minute. Elijah Dixon-Bonner leaves to be changed by Albert Adomah.
  • 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 74' Assisted by Joe Ralls with the perfectly-timed delivery and Perry Ng makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 74' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Rubin Colwill is withdrawn and Ollie Tanner gets his opportunity.
  • 79' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Queens Park Rangers FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 81' A tactical swap from Queens Park Rangers FC — Morgan Fox on, Jake Clarke-Salter off on 81 minutes.
  • 85' The referee shows Queens Park Rangers FC player a Yellow card on 85.
  • 87' Jonathan Panzo gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Jamilu Collins and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Perry Ng catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' That is a Yellow card for Cardiff City FC. Ebou Adams will be fuming at that decision.
  • Another three points for Cardiff City FC.

Lineups

Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marti Cifuentes

Cardiff City FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erol Bulut

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nahki Wells 3
Joe Ralls 2
Zan Celar 2
Andre Gray 2
Bright Osayi-Samuel 2
Kenneth Paal 2
Lyndon Dykes 2
Dominic Ball 1

Head to Head

2024-01-01 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC 2023-08-12 Cardiff City FC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-12-26 Cardiff City FC 0–0 Queens Park Rangers FC 2022-10-19 Queens Park Rangers FC 3–0 Cardiff City FC 2022-03-05 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC

Queens Park Rangers FC Form

2024-01-01 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2023-12-29 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Queens Park Rangers FC D 2023-12-26 Millwall FC 2–0 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2023-12-23 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–1 Southampton FC L 2023-12-16 Sheffield Wednesday FC 2–1 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2023-12-13 Queens Park Rangers FC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D

Cardiff City FC Form

2024-01-01 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC W 2023-12-29 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Leicester City FC L 2023-12-26 Cardiff City FC 2–2 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2023-12-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC W 2023-12-16 Hull City AFC 3–0 Cardiff City FC L 2023-12-13 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Birmingham City FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.24 Queens Park Rangers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Queens Park Rangers FC or Cardiff City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Queens Park Rangers FC36% Draw30% Cardiff City FC34%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Queens Park Rangers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
64%
Queens Park Rangers FC or Cardiff City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Queens Park Rangers FC26% Draw50% Cardiff City FC24%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Queens Park Rangers FC

Handicap Queens Park Rangers FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.