QPR and Preston played to a 2-2 draw at Loftus Road in a Championship fixture. The match took place on September 19, 2026, with a 14:00 UTC kick-off.

Preston opened the scoring early in the first half. Johnny Kenny found the net for the visitors in the first minute of play.

The home side faced a further setback when Dennis Cirkin received a red card after 15 minutes. This left QPR to play the majority of the match with ten men.

Leon Scarlett was shown a yellow card for QPR in the 22nd minute. Two minutes later, Preston's Andrew Hughes also received a yellow card.

Preston extended their lead midway through the first half. Johnny Kenny scored his second goal of the match in the 26th minute, putting Preston up 2-0.

Second Half Events

The second half saw further disciplinary action. Koki Saito of QPR was issued a yellow card in the 55th minute. Julien Stéphan, also from QPR, received a yellow card in the 65th minute.

QPR began their comeback in the 66th minute. Kwame Poku scored a goal for the home side, narrowing Preston's lead to 2-1.

Late Drama Unfolds

As the game neared its conclusion, Harry Clarke of Preston received a yellow card in the 90th minute. This was the final booking of the match for the visiting team.

QPR completed their comeback in the final moments of the game. Paul Smyth scored a goal in the 90th minute, bringing the score level at 2-2.

The match concluded with both teams sharing the points. The final score reflected a hard-fought contest at Loftus Road.