Queens Park Rangers 3-1 West Bromwich Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Queens Park Rangers 3-1 West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Queens Park Rangers secured a 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Loftus Road. The hosts took the lead just before the break when Jonathan Varane scored in the 45+4 minute, assisted by Nicolas Madsen, giving QPR a boost after a mixed run that included a recent loss to Norwich but wins against Blackburn and Hull. West Brom, coming off a win against Swansea but a defeat to Coventry, struggled to respond early on despite holding more possession.

In the second half, R. Burrell extended QPR’s lead in the 59th minute with an assist from Richard Kone, before Aune Heggebø pulled one back for the visitors in the 76th minute, assisted by Callum Styles. QPR made key substitutions around the 77th minute, with Paul Patrick Smyth replacing Koki Saito and Steve Cook coming on for Jake Clarke-Salter, helping to steady the ship. Burrell then sealed the win with his second goal in the 87th minute, capping a performance that built on their recent home form including a draw with Sheffield United.

West Brom edged possession with 53% compared to QPR’s 47%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but failed to convert that into clear dominance, as QPR looked sharper on the counter with 50 successful dribbles against 39. The hosts also led in corners 4-3, pointing to more set-piece threats, while both sides picked up one yellow card each, with no reds disrupting the flow. QPR used all five substitutions, including Karamoko Dembélé on for Ilias Chair just after half-time and later changes like Paul Patrick Smyth for Koki Saito at 77 minutes, which helped maintain energy, whereas West Brom only made two subs, such as Isaac Jude Price replacing Josh Maja at 64 minutes.

Assists favoured QPR with two against one, underlining their efficiency in creating goals, and the lack of penalties or injury-time goals beyond the listed strikes kept the match straightforward without late drama.

The game turned on Jonathan Varane’s goal in the 45+4 minute, assisted by Nicolas Madsen, which gave QPR a crucial lead going into the break. R. Burrell then doubled the advantage in the 59th minute with Richard Kone’s assist, before Aune Heggebø’s 76th-minute strike, set up by Callum Styles, briefly revived West Brom’s hopes. Burrell’s second in the 87th minute proved decisive, while yellow cards to Karlan Grant in the 39th minute for West Brom and Rhys Norrington-Davies in the 90+4 minute for QPR added tension without altering the outcome.

Key substitutions included Karamoko Dembélé replacing Ilias Chair at 45+7 minutes for QPR, and later at 77 minutes Paul Patrick Smyth came on for Koki Saito with Steve Cook replacing Jake Clarke-Salter, helping the hosts manage the closing stages effectively.

Queens Park Rangers lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Jonathan Varane anchoring the midfield alongside Nicolas Madsen, who provided a key assist, while R. Burrell led the line effectively up front. Richard Kone supported in attack, linking well for one of the goals, and defensive changes like Steve Cook replacing Jake Clarke-Salter at 77 minutes bolstered the backline. Wing options included Koki Saito, who made way for Paul Patrick Smyth late on, adding width and energy.

West Bromwich Albion deployed a 4-4-2 setup, with Aune Heggebø partnering upfront and scoring their only goal, assisted by Callum Styles from midfield. Karlan Grant featured on the flank but picked up a yellow card in the 39th minute and was later replaced by Tammer Bany at 90+3 minutes. Isaac Jude Price came on for Josh Maja at 64 minutes, aiming to inject pace into the attack.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match went to R. Burrell for his brace, netting in the 59th and 87th minutes to secure the win for Queens Park Rangers. While he didn’t record any assists, big chances created, or key passes, his clinical finishing stood out in a game where QPR needed efficiency to overcome West Brom’s possession edge.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Norwich City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Coventry City (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Oxford United (H)

Queens Park Rangers have just claimed a 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion, moving them to 10th on 28 points after a run that includes victories against Blackburn and Hull but a loss to Norwich. They next face Birmingham City on 2025-12-09 at 20:00, with the opponents sitting 8th also on 28 points, making this a tight mid-table clash where QPR could climb closer to the play-off spots with another positive result.

West Bromwich Albion have just suffered a 1-3 defeat to Queens Park Rangers, leaving them 16th on 25 points following a mixed spell with a win over Swansea but losses to Coventry and now this. Their next fixture is against Southampton on 2025-12-09 at 19:45, with the hosts in 11th on 27 points, offering a chance for West Brom to steady their position and avoid slipping further down the table.

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