Match facts
Queens Park Rangers 4 - 1 Derby County (full time)
- Competition: English Football League - Championship
- Date: 14 Oct 2026
- Goals: Alfie Lloyd 18', Nicolas Madsen 22' (pen), Harvey Vale 45', Paul Smyth 68', Lars-Jørgen Salvesen 90+10'
- Yellow cards: David Ozoh 24', John Eustace 28', Sammie Szmodics 44', Henrik Meister 56', Harvey Vale 57', Glen Kamara 60'
- Venue: MATRADE Loftus Road, London
- Referee: Matthew Corlett
Queens Park Rangers triumphed 4-1 over Derby County in the Championship at MATRADE Loftus Road on Wednesday - 14 October 2026. The home side led 3-0 at half-time and extended their lead with a late goal from Derby County who were unable to respond.
Alfie Lloyd opened the scoring in the 18th minute giving Queens Park Rangers the lead. A penalty converted by Nicolas Madsen in the 22nd minute doubled the advantage. Harvey Vale added a third goal in the 45th minute sealing the first-half victory for the hosts.
Queens Park Rangers continued their dominance in the second half with Paul Smyth scoring in the 68th minute. Derby County pulled a goal back in stoppage time through Lars-Jørgen Salvesen but the result remained unchanged. The home side's attacking prowess was evident throughout with four goals and a high number of shots on target.
Derby County faced a difficult afternoon receiving five yellow cards during the match. David Ozoh John Eustace Sammie Szmodics Henrik Meister and Ryan Nyambe all saw yellow cards with the latter receiving a second booking in the 57th minute. The visitors made several substitutions including Ryan Nyambe and Lars-Jørgen Salvesen but could not turn the tide.
Queens Park Rangers controlled the midfield with Nicolas Madsen Boy Kemper and Paul Smyth all playing key roles. The hosts recorded 7 shots on target compared to Derby County's 6. The match statistics showed a balanced contest in terms of possession and passes but the home side's clinical finishing proved decisive.
Queens Park Rangers' performance was highlighted by Nicolas Madsen who was named player of the match. The hosts' attacking trio of Madsen Kemper and Smyth created numerous opportunities while Derby County struggled to find an effective response. The result extended Queens Park Rangers' lead in the Championship race.
Match statistics
Top stats
| Queens Park Rangers | Â | Derby County |
|---|---|---|
| 48% | Ball possession | 52% |
| 9 | Total shots | 15 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 3 | Big chances | 2 |
| 1 | Big chances missed | 1 |
| 362 (82%) | Accurate passes | 366 (79%) |
| 1 | Corners | 3 |
| 10 | Fouls committed | 10 |
Shots
| Queens Park Rangers | Â | Derby County |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Total shots | 15 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 7 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 0 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 0 | Hit woodwork | 0 |
| 6 | Shots inside box | 12 |
| 3 | Shots outside box | 3 |
Passes
| Queens Park Rangers | Â | Derby County |
|---|---|---|
| 439 | Passes | 464 |
| 362 (82%) | Accurate passes | 366 (79%) |
| 194 | Own half | 198 |
| 168 | Opposition half | 168 |
| 20 (38%) | Accurate long balls | 31 (46%) |
| 1 (8%) | Accurate crosses | 10 (42%) |
| 16 | Throws | 34 |
| 0 | Offsides | 2 |
Defence
| Queens Park Rangers | Â | Derby County |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tackles | 14 |
| 11 | Interceptions | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 0 |
| 42 | Clearances | 17 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 3 |
Line-ups
Queens Park Rangers (4-2-3-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pierce Charles |
| 2 | Kealey Adamson |
| 3 | Jimmy Dunne (captain) |
| 5 | Ronnie Edwards |
| 12 | Boy Kemper |
| 24 | Nicolas Madsen |
| 18 | Glen Kamara |
| 11 | Paul Smyth |
| 20 | Harvey Vale |
| 15 | Alfie Lloyd |
| 26 | Rayan Kolli |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Kwame Poku | 62' |
| 40 | Jonathan Varane | 62' |
| 22 | Richard Kone | 62' |
| 27 | Amadou Salif Mbengue | 72' |
| 33 | Leon Scarlett | 77' |
| 13 | Calum Ward | Â |
| 4 | Liam Morrison | Â |
| 6 | Jake Clarke-Salter | Â |
| 23 | Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta | Â |
Coach: Julien Stéphan
Derby County (4-2-3-1)
| # | Player |
|---|---|
| 31 | Josh Vickers |
| 23 | Joe Ward |
| 6 | Sondre Klingen Langås |
| 28 | Dion Sanderson |
| 26 | Ryan Hedges |
| 4 | David Ozoh |
| 20 | Alex Mowatt |
| 16 | Mohammed Fuseini |
| 8 | Bobby Clark |
| 11 | Sammie Szmodics |
| 9 | Carlton Morris (captain) |
Substitutes
| # | Player | On |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Ryan Nyambe | 12' |
| 27 | Lewis Travis | 46' |
| 19 | Henrik Meister | 46' |
| 15 | Lars-Jørgen Salvesen | 63' |
| 13 | Filip Bilbija | 70' |
| 12 | Richard O'Donnell | Â |
| 29 | Oscar Fraulo | Â |
| 33 | Corey Blackett-Taylor | Â |
| 10 | Rhian Brewster | Â |
Coach: John Eustace
Top players
Queens Park Rangers
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Madsen | DM |
| Boy Kemper | LB |
| Paul Smyth | RW |
Derby County
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Lars-Jørgen Salvesen |  |
| Joe Ward | RB |
| Ryan Nyambe | Â |
Head to head
Queens Park Rangers 8W, 5D, Derby County 10W
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2026 | Queens Park Rangers | 2 - 3 | Derby County | Championship |
| 25 Oct 2025 | Derby County | 1 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 14 Feb 2025 | Queens Park Rangers | 4 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 05 Oct 2024 | Derby County | 2 - 0 | Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 18 Apr 2022 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 - 0 | Derby County | Championship |
| 29 Nov 2021 | Derby County | 1 - 2 | Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 23 Jan 2021 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
| 04 Nov 2020 | Derby County | 0 - 1 | Queens Park Rangers | Championship |
| 25 Feb 2020 | Queens Park Rangers | 2 - 1 | Derby County | Championship |
