Queens Park Rangers are dealing with a significant injury situation as they prepare for a Championship match against Charlton Athletic on Wednesday. Key players Ilias Chair and Richard Kone are doubts after being forced off in the weekend defeat to Middlesbrough. The club's current injury list, which includes Boy Kemper and Karamoko Dembélé, will test the squad's depth for the fixture at The Valley.
Who is unavailable for QPR against Charlton?
The Hoops' medical room is busy ahead of the midweek trip. Both Ilias Chair and Richard Kone will be assessed after picking up knocks in the 1-0 loss to Middlesbrough. Their availability is uncertain for the quick turnaround. Furthermore, the game may come too soon for Boy Kemper, who is recovering from an ankle issue, while Karamoko Dembélé remains sidelined with a knee injury. This leaves manager Marti Cifuentes with several selection headaches.
Supporters can track the latest fitness updates on the club's official injuries page. The absence of these players, particularly creative forces like Chair and Dembélé, could influence the team's approach against a Charlton side also missing several first-team regulars. Nathan Jones' Addicks will be without Collins Sichenje, Kayne Ramsay, and Matty Godden, among others, for the clash.
What is the recent form of both teams?
QPR suffered their first league defeat of the season last Saturday, falling 1-0 at home to Middlesbrough. Prior to that setback, they had made a strong start to the campaign. They began with a draw against Bolton Wanderers before securing consecutive victories over Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City. That run had placed them second in the early standings, a position fans can monitor on the live standings page.
Charlton Athletic, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the season, a weekend defeat at Stoke City. Their own form had been solid before that result. The historical record between these two London clubs suggests a tight contest is likely, with many of their past meetings decided by a single goal.
What is the head-to-head history between QPR and Charlton?
Matches between Queens Park Rangers and Charlton Athletic have traditionally been closely fought. The two sides have met 73 times. Charlton have 25 wins to QPR's 24, with 24 games ending in draws. Nearly half of all their encounters have been settled by a one-goal margin.
The most recent meeting at The Valley ended in a goalless draw back in February of this year. Charlton's last home victory over QPR came much further back, in June 2020, with Darren Pratley scoring the only goal. Given the current injury issues for both squads, another tight, low-scoring affair would not be a surprise on Wednesday evening.
How can fans watch the Charlton vs QPR match?
Live coverage of the Championship fixture is restricted in the UK and Ireland due to the EFL's broadcasting regulations. Supporters can visit the club's website for information on purchasing a live stream pass or a CharltonTV subscription to watch the action. For those abroad, the match may be available through international broadcast partners.
Tickets for the game at The Valley are on general sale. The referee for the 8pm BST kick-off will be Tom Nield, who will be assisted by Bhupinder Singh Gill and Alan Cresswell. QPR will be aiming to get back to winning ways and maintain their positive early-season momentum when they face Charlton Athletic on Wednesday, September 9.
