Queens Park Rangers Seize Late Gifts as Foxes’ Relegation Fears Grow

Queens Park Rangers won 3-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The victory ended their four-match losing run.

Match summary

Leicester took the lead through Jordan James in the 14th minute. QPR responded before and after the break.

Harvey Vale levelled for the visitors. He later delivered a cross that Ben Nelson turned into his own net.

Ronnie Edwards sealed the win with a 58th-minute goal. QPR capitalised on chances late in the match.

Managers’ reactions

Julien Stephan praised his players for their character and collective focus. He highlighted their mental strength under pressure.

Gary Rowett, a former Millwall boss, criticised his side for gifting three goals. He said QPR made life too easy for themselves.

Standings and next steps

Queens Park Rangers seized late gifts, deepening the Foxes’ relegation fears. QPR now sit eleven points clear of the bottom three.

Leicester are two points above the drop zone. QPR travel to Loftus Road to face Portsmouth on Saturday at 3pm.