Match Info
- Queens Park Rangers v Watford
- Sky Bet Championship
- Loftus Road
- Saturday March 11, 3pm KO
- Yellow home kit
Officials
- Referee: James Linington
- Assistants: Matthew Jones and Andrew Aylott
- Fourth Official: Craig Hicks
Designated Away Pubs
With nearly 3,000 Watford supporters set to attend this weekend’s match, two local pubs have been designated for Hornets fans:
- Belushis, 13-15 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 8PH (Opens at 11am on a Saturday).
- Sindercombe Social, 2 Goldhawk Road, London, W12 8QD (Opens at 12noon on a Saturday).
Opposition
Parting ways with Head Coach Neil Critchley last month and appointing long-standing Wycombe Wanderers boss and former Rs midfielder Gareth Ainsworth, Queens Park Rangers have suffered a turn in fortunes since their August victory over the Hornets, and have lost their last five games.
Looking to end a winless run of nine at Loftus Road, Ainsworth’s side currently sit 20th, seven points clear of the relegation zone.
Key Stats
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Queens Park Rangers are looking to complete a league double over Watford for the first time since the 1986/87 top-flight campaign, following a 3-2 win in the reverse fixture.
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Both Watford and QPR have scored in each of their last four league meetings - only in February 1929 (seven games), May 1963 (five games) and December 2007 (five games) have there been longer such runs in this fixture in the Football League.
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The Rs are winless in their last nine league games at Loftus Road, losing each of their last three and conceding 19 goals during that run (2.1 per game).
For a full statistical breakdown, check out Stats Buzz: Queens Park Rangers In Numbers.
Team News
João Ferreira and Jeremy Ngakia will travel with the Watford squad but left-back Hassane Kamara, who continues to progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury, will miss out. Click HERE for more.
Forward Sinclair Armstrong may be in line for a return to action for the hosts, but the injury list contains Chris Willock, Ethan Laird, Ilias Chair, Jake Clarke-Salter, Tyler Roberts and Leon Balogun.
What Are They Saying?
Chris Wilder, Watford Head Coach:
“If we can get out of the traps quickly on Saturday that’ll be great. I believe we’re taking about 3,000 supporters, and they’ll be expecting a performance just as much as I will.”
Gareth Ainsworth, Queens Park Rangers Head Coach:
“Watford is always a tough test. Chris Wilder is in charge now, and we have to be adaptable.
“I’ve had many battles with Chris over the years. He’s a fantastic manager who has proved it in the Premier League.
“I’m sure it will be another battle on Saturday.”
Head-to-Head
Overall:
Won: 33
Drawn: 31
Lost: 52
Last Six:
August 2022: Watford 2-3 QPR (Championship)
February 2021: Watford 1-2 QPR (Championship)
November 2020: QPR 1-1 Watford (Championship)
February 2019: QPR 0-1 Watford (FA Cup)
April 2014: QPR 2-1 Watford (Championship)
December 2013: Watford 0-0 QPR (Championship)
Golden Flashback
The Hornets advanced to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 2018/19, as Étienne Capoue fired home the winner in first-half stoppage time.
Follow Live!
Domestic and overseas supporters can access live coverage of Queens Park Rangers v Watford, via the Hornets’ Hive Live streaming service with Jon Marks and Tommy Mooney.
Click HERE for more information on how to follow the enticing clash.
