Queens Park Rangers climbed to second place in the Championship after a 2-1 victory over Cardiff City at Loftus Road, powered by a Rumarn Burrell double. The win on Tuesday extended their unbeaten start to the season to four matches, though they face the challenge without the injured Boy Kemper and Karamoko Dembélé.
How did QPR secure the win against Cardiff?
The breakthrough came in the 36th minute when Rumarn Burrell finished from close range following a corner. The striker then doubled the lead eight minutes after the restart, firing into the top corner from a Ronnie Edwards through-ball on a swift counter-attack. Perry Ng pulled a goal back for Cardiff in the 74th minute, but the hosts managed the game effectively to see out the result.
Nathan Trott was required to make a key save to deny Alfie Lloyd shortly after QPR's second goal, a moment that helped preserve the lead. The home side created numerous chances, registering 20 attempts across the 90 minutes. The result pushed Cardiff down to 19th place, leaving them still searching for their first win of the campaign. You can see how this result affects the league picture on our standings page.
What is the latest ticket news for the Charlton fixture?
Charlton Athletic have released ticket details for their upcoming Championship clash with Queens Park Rangers. The match at The Valley is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9th, with a kick-off time of 8pm BST. The club states that adult tickets start from £30, with prices for under-12s set at just £10.
The League One champions, currently top of the Championship after winning their opening three games, are offering several family bundle deals. These include a package of two adults and two under-12s for £50. The club is also promoting its Valley Express travel service from across Kent and Sussex for £18 per journey. For supporters planning to attend, full details on accessible ticketing and student discounts are available through the Charlton ticket office.
Who are the key players currently unavailable?
While the team is in a strong run of form, the squad is dealing with significant absences. As of September 4th, two important attacking players remain sidelined. Boy Kemper and Karamoko Dembélé are both currently out of action, which places extra responsibility on the fit forwards to maintain the team's momentum.
Their absence will be a factor in the coming weeks, starting with the next home fixture against Middlesbrough. Manager Nathan Jones will need to manage his resources carefully, especially with a midweek trip to Charlton following shortly after. Fans can monitor the recovery timelines for all players on our dedicated injuries section. The full schedule for this busy period is available on the club's fixtures list.
Queens Park Rangers host Middlesbrough at Loftus Road this Saturday in their next Championship assignment.
