The 2024-25 English Carabao Cup third-round clash between Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace was an eagerly awaited contest, featuring a Premier League side up against a Championship team hungry for an upset. Held at Loftus Road, the match promised to be a tough battle as QPR looked to make a statement, while Crystal Palace aimed to continue their impressive form under their new management. Both teams brought their A-game, with Crystal Palace eventually emerging victorious in a tightly contested 2-1 win.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head
Historically, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace have shared a long rivalry, with encounters filled with drama and excitement. Crystal Palace came into this match as the stronger side, having consistently performed well in the Premier League, while Queens Park Rangers, from the Championship, sought to punch above their weight. In recent seasons, the clubs have met sporadically, with Crystal Palace usually coming out on top, but QPR has shown they can compete on their day.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Lineups and Substitutes
Here are the Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace lineups today (Sep 17, 2024)
Queens Park Rangers (4-2-3-1 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Joe Walsh
- Defenders: Harrison Ashby, Steve Cook, Jonathan Varane, Kenneth Paal
- Midfielders: Sam Field, Nicolas Madsen, Koki Saito, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Paul Smyth
- Forward: Zan Celar
Substitutes:
- Karamoko Dembélé, Alfie Lloyd, Hevertton Santos, Jimmy Dunne, Lucas Andersen, Paul Nardi, Daniel Bennie, Michael Frey, Kieran Morgan
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1 Formation):
- Goalkeeper: Dean Henderson
- Defenders: Chris Richards, Marc Guéhi, Maxence Lacroix
- Midfielders: Daniel Muñoz, Jefferson Lerma, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell
- Attacking Midfielders: Eberechi Eze, Eddie Nketiah
- Forward: Jean-Philippe Mateta
Substitutes:
- Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp, Ismaïla Sarr, Matt Turner, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Wharton, Franco Umeh-Chibueze
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace First Half Summary
Crystal Palace came out strong, dominating possession and looking dangerous on the attack. In the 16th minute, Eddie Nketiah gave Crystal Palace the lead with a composed finish following a brilliant assist from Eberechi Eze. Queens Park Rangers, while solid in defense, struggled to create clear-cut chances. However, they managed to press forward occasionally, winning corners and testing Crystal Palace’s backline. The half ended with Crystal Palace leading 1-0, but QPR showed signs they could fight back.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Second Half Summary
Queens Park Rangers came into the second half with renewed energy, and their persistence paid off in the 53rd minute when Sam Field found the back of the net after a well-placed corner. His left-footed shot leveled the score at 1-1.
However, Crystal Palace quickly regained control of the match. In the 64th minute, Eberechi Eze scored a stunning goal from outside the box, assisted by Daichi Kamada, putting Palace back in the lead. Despite QPR’s efforts to push for an equalizer, Crystal Palace held firm, managing to withstand late pressure to secure a 2-1 victory.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Full-Time Summary
The match ended 2-1 in favor of Crystal Palace. While Queens Park Rangers fought valiantly, Crystal Palace’s Premier League quality ultimately made the difference. Eberechi Eze, with his goal and assist, was pivotal to Palace’s win, while QPR’s Sam Field was one of the standout performers for the home side.
Match Stats (Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace)
| Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Stats | Queens Park Rangers | Crystal Palace |
| Possession | 43.3% | 56.7% |
| Shots on Goal | 2 | 4 |
| Shot Attempts | 6 | 8 |
| Fouls | 14 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 2 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Timeline
- 16′ – Goal: Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) opened the scoring with a neat finish after a set-piece delivery by Eberechi Eze.
- 29′ – Yellow Card: Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) was booked for a bad foul.
- 45’+2′ – Half-Time: Queens Park Rangers 0-1 Crystal Palace.
- 53′ – Goal: Sam Field (Queens Park Rangers) leveled the match with a well-taken shot following a corner.
- 55′ – Yellow Card: Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) was shown a yellow card.
- 64′ – Goal: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) scored from outside the box to make it 2-1.
- 75′ – Yellow Card: Paul Smyth (Queens Park Rangers) received a yellow for a bad foul.
- 90’+1′ – Yellow Card: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace) was booked for time-wasting.
- 90’+7′ – Full-Time: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Crystal Palace.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Key Events
- Fouls: Both teams were physical, with QPR committing 14 fouls and Crystal Palace 12. Sam Field (QPR) and Eddie Nketiah (Palace) were central to many challenges, resulting in yellow cards.
- Impact on the Points Table: Crystal Palace’s victory sees them progressing to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, keeping their cup run alive. Queens Park Rangers, though knocked out, can take pride in pushing a Premier League side to the brink.
Queens Park Rangers vs Crystal Palace Man of the Match
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
Eze’s contribution was crucial to Crystal Palace’s win. He assisted Eddie Nketiah’s opener and scored the winning goal with a long-range strike. His vision, passing, and goal-scoring ability made him the standout performer on the night.
In a thrilling Carabao Cup third-round match, Crystal Palace secured a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers. Despite a spirited performance from QPR, Crystal Palace’s Premier League experience and the brilliance of Eberechi Eze proved decisive. Queens Park Rangers showed heart and determination, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Eagles from flying into the next round of the competition.
