Queens Park Rangers can tighten the title race by extending their unbeaten streak against Preston while staying within striking distance of leaders West Ham United. The Hoops are two points behind the Hammers ahead of Saturday's 15:00 BST kick-off at Loftus Road.
QPR have lost just once in their last six league games, a run that includes three consecutive draws. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 stalemate with Preston on September 19, where late goals from Kwame Poku and Paul Smyth salvaged a point after Johnny Kenny's brace for the visitors. You can review the team's recent form and upcoming fixtures.
Historical edge for QPR
The West London side hold a strong historical advantage in this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last six Championship meetings with Preston. That sequence includes four wins and two draws, with both league games last season finishing 1-1. Preston have lost four of their last seven trips to Loftus Road and are winless in their last three visits.
Preston arrive in a difficult period, having lost six of their first seven league games this season. Manager Paul Heckingbottom was dismissed prior to this match, leaving the Lancashire club in a precarious position. Historically, Preston have never lost as many as seven of their first eight league matches in a campaign.
Both teams are among the division's lowest performers by expected goals this season, with Preston at -4.2 and QPR at -2.7. The Hoops will be without several key players including Ilias Chair, Karamoko Dembélé and Tariq Lamptey. Their next challenge is a trip to league leaders West Ham on October 9.
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