# Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers Championship match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middlesbrough-and-queens-park-rangers-championship-match
> Updated: 2026-09-04T21:12:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Middlesbrough secured a victory against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, ending QPR’s unbeaten start to the Championship season. Will Lankshear scored his seventh goal in seven matches to lead the win.

QPR’s performance was impacted by injuries to key players, including Ilias Chair, who left the pitch after 15 minutes, and striker Richard Kone. Despite a high-tempo second half and a close attempt by Harvey Vale that hit the post, QPR could not equalize.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Middlesbrough defeat QPR to end their unbeaten start

Middlesbrough defeated Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road, ending QPR's unbeaten Championship start behind a Will Lankshear goal and amid injuries to Ilias Chair and Richard Kone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middlesbrough-defeat-qpr-to-end-their-unbeaten-start

### 2026-08-20: Blackburn Rovers eye QPR transfer and prepare for Middlesbrough clash

Blackburn Rovers prepare to face Middlesbrough in the Championship following a draw with Wolves, while eyeing QPR forward Rayan Kolli as a potential transfer target.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blackburn-rovers-eye-qpr-transfer-and-prepare-for-middlesbrough-clash

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