West Bromwich Albion FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, Championship 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — Championship at The Hawthorns.
- West Bromwich Albion FC 12 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 12 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ruebyn Ricardo (England)
- Assistant 1 Shaun Hudson
- Assistant 2 Darren Williams (England)
5 games this season
🟨 5.8/game
⚽ 19.4 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough FC | 12 | 25 |
| 2 | Swansea City AFC | 12 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham United FC | 12 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 12 | 21 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 12 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton FC | 12 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham City FC | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 12 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke City FC | 12 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 12 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 12 | 18 |
| 12 | Portsmouth FC | 12 | 18 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 12 | 16 |
| 14 | Millwall FC | 12 | 15 |
| 15 | Bristol City FC | 12 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln City FC | 12 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff City FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 12 | 14 |
| 20 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 12 | 14 |
| 21 | Norwich City FC | 12 | 12 |
| 22 | Watford FC | 12 | 11 |
| 23 | Burnley FC | 12 | 8 |
| 24 | Derby County FC | 12 | 7 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
2025-12-29
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
2025-12-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
2025-03-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
2024-08-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Sep | Watford FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Aug | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Aug | Burnley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Sep | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Sep | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| West Bromwich Albion FC | Queens Park Rangers FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #8 |
| 21 | Points | 20 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 6 / 3 / 3 | W / D / L | 5 / 5 / 2 |
| 16 | Scored | 20 |
| 13 | Conceded | 12 |
| +3 | GD | +8 |
| 1.75 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 50% | Win % | 42% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC are 5th (21 pts). Queens Park Rangers FC are 8th (20 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Queens Park Rangers FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/3
31-45
6/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
West Bromwich Albion FC
| Isaac Price | 4 G | 2 A |
| Aune Heggebo | 4 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Morgan | 3 G | 3 A |
| Callum Styles | 2 G |
Queens Park Rangers FC
| Paul Smyth | 3 G | 1 A |
| Richard Kone | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jimmy Dunne | 3 G | |
| Ilias Chair | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rumarn Burrell | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for West Bromwich Albion FC to score. At the same time, Queens Park Rangers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Paul Smyth suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' West Bromwich Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Queens Park Rangers FC is showing some good football. However, Queens Park Rangers FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering West Bromwich Albion FC that had 387 games and scored 496 goals.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both West Bromwich Albion FC and Queens Park Rangers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' It is a substitution in Queens Park Rangers FC team. Paul Smyth is replaced by Leon Scarlett on 35 minute.
- 38' What composure from Chris Mepham! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 41' Callum Styles is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 46' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Nicolas Madsen is replaced by Glen Kamara.
- 51' Poor challenge from Glen Kamara. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 56' Jayson Molumby is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for West Bromwich Albion FC tonight.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julien Stéphan might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' It’s a booking for Queens Park Rangers FC player. Jonathan Varane gets a card.
- 64' Controversy at the stadium! Jake Clarke-Salter argues furiously but the card stands.
- 68' Fresh legs for West Bromwich Albion FC! Kareem Tunde comes on to replace Toby Collyer.
- 71' Time for substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC. Dennis Cirkin is replaced by Kealey Adamson.
- 74' A change in the West Bromwich Albion FC ranks — Felix Myhre exits the field as Jimmy Morgan enters on 74.
- 75' Another substitution for West Bromwich Albion FC to replace Rabby Nzingoula by Ousmane Diakite on 75 minute.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Rumarn Burrell. He receives a card.
- 81' Queens Park Rangers FC ring the changes. Kwame Poku has done his job and it is now time for Koki Saito to step up.
- 82' Alfie Lloyd is ready to make an impact after coming on for Leon Scarlett at the 82 minute mark.
- 87' Harvey Vale needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ousmane Diakite.
- 90' The whistle greets Nathaniel Phillips as he departs to be replaced by George Campbell.
- The points are shared — West Bromwich Albion FC 1-1 Queens Park Rangers FC. Honours even.
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
4-3-2-1Starting XI
- 22
- 2
- 4
- 8
-
19
Aune Heggebo ↓ Barney Stewart 74'
- 3
- 21
- 1
-
7
Felix Myhre ↓ Jimmy Morgan 74'
- 20
-
15
Toby Collyer ↓ Kareem Tunde 68'
Bench
- 13
-
6
George Campbell ↑ 90'
-
17
Ousmane Diakite ↑ 75'
- 29
-
11
Jimmy Morgan ↑ 74'
-
26
Kareem Tunde ↑ 68'
-
9
Barney Stewart ↑ 74'
- 35
- 31
Coach
James Morrison
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
11
Paul Smyth ↓ Leon Scarlett 35'
- 6
- 16
-
24
Nicolas Madsen ↓ Glen Kamara 46'
-
17
Kwame Poku ↓ Koki Saito 81'
- 5
- 40
-
19
Dennis Cirkin ↓ Kealey Adamson 71'
- 27
- 20
- 1
Bench
-
18
Glen Kamara ↑ 46'
-
14
Koki Saito ↑ 81'
- 15
- 4
- 25
- 23
-
2
Kealey Adamson ↑ 71'
- 13
-
33
Leon Scarlett ↑ 35'
Coach
Julien Stéphan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Grady Diangana | 3 |
| Josh Maja | 3 |
| Jay Rodriguez | 2 |
| Brandon Thomas-Asante | 2 |
| Semi Ajayi | 2 |
| Matt Phillips | 2 |
| Jay Rodriguez | 2 |
| Sam Field | 2 |
Head to Head
2026-09-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
2025-12-29
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
2025-12-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
2025-03-08
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
2024-08-10
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2026-09-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2026-09-09
Derby County FC
0–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2026-09-05
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Watford FC
W
2026-09-02
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Charlton Athletic FC
D
2026-08-29
Middlesbrough FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2026-08-23
West Bromwich Albion FC
3–1
Burnley FC
W
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2026-09-12
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2026-09-09
Charlton Athletic FC
0–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2026-09-05
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2026-09-02
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2026-08-29
Blackburn Rovers FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
2026-08-22
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.17
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
West Bromwich Albion FC or Queens Park Rangers FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
60%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.6%
1 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.6%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC
| Handicap | West Bromwich Albion FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

