There’s all to play for at the bottom of England’s second tier as QPR and Preston go head to head at Loftus Road. Read how you can watch the QPR vs Preston game in the UK today through live streams and match commentary.
Queens Park Rangers and Preston are separated by just a point in the Championship standings so three points either way could have significant impact as we approach Christmas.
What TV Channel is the game on?
The match will have live commentary on both Preston and QPR official sites, and live updates on Sky Sports News.
What time does QPR Preston kick off?
Queens Park Rangers and Preston North End will clash in the Championship on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM GMT.
Preston came agonizingly close to beating Leeds United at home last weekend, only to concede a 93rd-minute equalizer which left fans in dispair.
It was a performance that showcased Preston’s growing confidence which they;ll be hoping to take into their match in West London.
QPR are also in decent form, and have have gone six games unbeaten, with three wins and three draws since their 2-0 defeat at Elland Road in early November.
Preston approach this match with a fully available squad but will manage players like Stefan Thordarson, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Andrew Hughes, and Liam Lindsay carefully as the fixture list clutters up during the Christmas period.
On-loan Leeds forward Sam Greenwood returns to the lineup after being ineligible against his parent club. QPR, however, face more selection challenges.
Rayan Kolli is doubtful after coming off against Bristol City due to illness, while long-term absentees Jake Clark-Salter, Jack Colback, Zan Celar, and Kader Dembele remain unavailable.
Both teams have displayed a penchant for low scoring matches, with fans starved of goal mouth action in recent weeks.
Nine of QPR’s last 11 Championship games and Preston’s last six all producing under 2.5 goals.
Both sides share an identical goal difference, having scored 21 and conceded 27 this season.
Draws have been a common theme, with Preston drawing 11 of their 21 league games and QPR drawing 10, joining West Brom as the three teams with at least 10 draws this term.
Preston recently secured their first away win of the season against Cardiff and should be in good confidence coming into this one.
QPR’s improved form has been dampened by frequent draws, and their injury list may give the visitors a slight advantage.
North End’s 1-1 draw with Leeds last weekend will have given Preston fans some hope coming into this one and their unbeaten run of six games should give those making the away trip reason to be optimistic.