Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Oxford United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes' post-match review of Queens Park Rangers 0-0 Oxford United in the Championship on Wednesday, 01 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, it was a goalless draw at Loftus Road, and while it might not set the world alight, it's a solid point for both sides. QPR, coming off a string of positive results with four wins and a draw in their last five, would have fancied their chances at home. But Oxford United, despite a mixed bag of recent form, showed resilience to hold out for a draw. Not the most thrilling of matches, but a point's a point, and it keeps QPR's unbeaten run going, while Oxford will be pleased to stop the rot after a loss in their last outing.

The result might raise a few eyebrows given QPR's recent form, but credit where it's due, Oxford dug in and made it tough for the home side. No standout performances to shout about, but both teams will take positives from this. QPR extend their unbeaten run to five games, which is no mean feat in this league, while Oxford end a run of two games without a win. A fair result in the end, and both teams can look forward to their next challenges.

Looking at the stats, QPR had the lion's share of possession with 57% to Oxford's 43%, which you'd expect from a home side with their recent form. They also dominated the corners, bagging nine to Oxford's solitary one, showing they were the more threatening side. However, the three yellow cards for QPR compared to Oxford's one suggests they were perhaps a bit too eager at times. Despite the possession and corners, the lack of goals tells its own story – sometimes, it's just not your day in front of goal.

The successful dribbles percentage was higher for QPR at 44% compared to Oxford's 33%, indicating they tried to play more on the front foot. Yet, with five substitutions each, neither manager could find the magic formula to break the deadlock. The stats suggest QPR were the better side, but football's not always about the numbers, is it? Sometimes, it's about grit and determination, and Oxford showed plenty of that.

Unfortunately, there were no standout key moments from QPR's side to report on. It was one of those games where the big chances just didn't come, and the substitutions made by Marti Cifuentes didn't quite have the desired impact. Despite having more of the ball and creating more set-piece opportunities, QPR couldn't find that killer moment to secure all three points.

On the Oxford side, there were also no specific key moments to highlight. The team managed to keep a clean sheet away from home, which is always a positive. The five substitutions made by Des Buckingham didn't lead to a breakthrough, but they helped maintain the defensive solidity needed to secure a point. It was a game of few clear chances, but Oxford will be happy with the result.

QPR lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Paul Nardi in goal and a back four of Jimmy Dunne, Steve Cook, Amadou Salif Mbengue, and Rhys Norrington-Davies. The midfield was anchored by Isaac Hayden and Sam Field, with Harvey Vale, Richard Kone, and Karamoko Dembélé supporting striker Michael Frey. No real surprises in the lineup, but the five substitutions made by Marti Cifuentes suggest he was looking for a spark that never quite came.

Despite the lack of goals, the team showed good effort, and the formation allowed them to control possession and create chances. However, the final product was missing, and no individual performances stood out enough to change the game's outcome. QPR will need to find that cutting edge in front of goal if they want to keep climbing the table.

Oxford United opted for a 4-4-2 formation, with Jamie Cumming between the sticks and a backline of Brodie Spencer, Michal Helik, Sam Long, and Jack Currie. The midfield was made up of Przemyslaw Placheta, Brian De Keersmaecker, Cameron Brannagan, and Filip Krastev, with Nik Prelec and Will Lankshear up top. The lineup was solid, and the five substitutions made by Des Buckingham helped maintain their shape and defensive discipline.

No standout performances from the starting XI, Tom McCarthy quoted "The team as a whole showed great resilience to secure a point away from home. The formation allowed them to stay compact and frustrate QPR, which was crucial in earning a draw. Oxford will take confidence from this result as they look to climb the table."

Jamie Cumming is Ladbrokes' Man of the Match, and it's easy to see why. With one save, zero goals conceded, one clearance, and one punch, he played a crucial role in keeping a clean sheet away from home. His performance was the backbone of Oxford's defensive effort, and he deserves the recognition for his solid display between the sticks.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Oxford United (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Wrexham (A)

• Win: 3-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Sheffield United (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Bristol City (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Leicester City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Coventry City (H)

Sitting in 8th place with 12 points, QPR will be looking to build on their unbeaten run when they face Bristol City, who are just one spot and one point above them, on October 04, 2025 at 15:00. This result might encourage them to be more clinical in front of goal, as they'll need to be at their best to take points off a strong Bristol City side.

With 6 points and sitting in 21st place, Oxford United will be hoping to use this result as a springboard when they take on Watford, who are in 15th with 9 points, on October 04, 2025 at 15:00. The draw against QPR could boost their confidence, and they'll need to show the same defensive resilience to get a result against a Watford side looking to climb the table.

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