Queens Park Rangers' unrecognisable, laboured return to Fratton Park ended in a 3-1 defeat to Portsmouth FC. The Hoops started superbly, taking a 15-minute lead through Terry Devlin's stunning 30-yard strike. However, QPR responded with three goals in the last 12 minutes of the first half, all through poor defensive moments, with Ilias Chair (two) and Koki Saito registering.
What happened?
Pompey's Championship season began with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to QPR. John Mousinho's men started superbly, taking a 15-minute lead through Terry Devlin's stunning 30-yard strike. However, QPR responded with three goals in the last 12 minutes of the first half, all through poor defensive moments, with Ilias Chair (two) and Koki Saito registering.
Why it matters for Queens Park Rangers
The defeat to Portsmouth FC is a setback for QPR, who will be looking to bounce back in their next match. The Hoops have a tough schedule ahead of them, with several big-name teams to face in the coming weeks.
What comes next?
Queens Park Rangers will be looking to regroup and refocus ahead of their next match. The team will be hoping to bounce back from this defeat and get back on track in the Championship.
Currently sidelined: Justin Obikwu, Karamoko Dembélé, Tariq Lamptey.
