Queens Park Rangers aim to extend their three-match unbeaten run when they host Preston North End at Loftus Road on Saturday. Their last outing was a 1-1 draw away to West Bromwich Albion, a result that followed a goalless draw at Charlton and a home defeat to Middlesbrough.
That recent form of two wins, two draws and one loss from the last five has provided a platform. The team will be looking to build on it against a Preston side struggling for consistency. The visitors have lost four of their last five Championship fixtures, including a 1-0 home defeat to Lincoln City last weekend.
Marti Cifuentes's side will be without several key players for the fixture. The current injuries list includes Ilias Chair, Jimmy Dunne and Paul Smyth, who started the last match against West Brom. Their absence presents a challenge for the manager as he finalises his selection.
Preston also have injury concerns, with midfielders Ali McCann and Brad Potts both sidelined with muscle problems. Their last starting lineup featured Daniel Iversen in goal and a front two of Callum Lang and Jayden Kenny.
A win for QPR could see them climb the standings, adding importance to this weekend's encounter. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on our fixtures page. The match kicks off at 3pm local time on Saturday, 19 September.
