Queens Park Rangers 4-2 Sheffield Wednesday

Idrissa Sylla (centre) rounded off a remarkable opening 15 minutes in which QPR scored three times

A three-goal burst in eight minutes helped QPR to victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Loftus Road.

Goals from Paul Smyth, Jake Bidwell and Idrissa Sylla in the opening 15 minutes put the game beyond Wednesday.

Sylla scored QPR's fourth from the penalty spot before the visitors threatened to make a dramatic comeback.

A smart finish from Fernando Forestieri and an Atdhe Nuhiu header reduced the deficit to two but Wednesday dropped to 17th in the Championship table.

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The hosts took the lead after eight minutes, Smyth finishing smartly after a Joe Wildsmith punch landed straight at his feet.

The R's doubled their lead two minutes later when Jake Bidwell followed up to sweep home after his initial effort was spilled by Wildsmith.

Sylla added QPR's third, heading home Darnell Furlong's cross at the back post, and scored from the penalty spot after Bright Osavi-Samuel was fouled by Tom Lees.

Jos Luhukay's side threatened a dramatic comeback when Forestieri finished neatly from the left and Nuhiu headed in Liam Palmer's cross.

QPR stay in 15th in the table, 16 points clear of the relegation zone.

The night began with an emotional tribute to Ray Wilkins, who died last week at the age of 61.

Wilkins established himself as a fan favourite at Loftus Road, having made 215 appearances in two spells.

QPR manager Ian Holloway:

"We flew out of the blocks. It was a sensational start. Then when we had to defend in the second half.

"I'm delighted for Idrissa Sylla. It's great that he's back fit and amongst the goals.

"It's been a tough few days, but tonight we bounced back from Saturday and for the first half, we really put on a show."

Sheffield Wednesday boss Jos Luhukay:

"In the first 15 minutes we were not in the game, we did not defend well and they began with aggression. It cost us the game.

"The 75 minutes that followed was more positive and we tried everything to get back into the game.

"The team didn't give up, they kept fighting, got the first and second goal and had chances for more."

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Line-ups

QPR

• 1Smithies
• 2Furlong
• 20Baptiste
• 18Robinson
• 3Bidwell
• 8Cousins
• 11ScowenBooked at 40minsSubstituted forManningat 67'minutes
• 7Freeman
• 34Osayi-SamuelSubstituted forWszolekat 77'minutes
• 40SyllaSubstituted forSmithat 68'minutes
• 37Smyth

Substitutes

• 9Washington
• 13Ingram
• 14Manning
• 17Smith
• 22Wszolek
• 29Kakay
• 30Eze

Sheff Wed

• 28Wildsmith
• 16Palmer
• 15Lees
• 36PudilBooked at 86mins
• 39Thorniley
• 32Pelupessy
• 20Reach
• 3Jones
• 18Lucas JoãoSubstituted forMatiasat 64'minutes
• 17NuhiuSubstituted forRhodesat 83'minutes
• 45ForestieriSubstituted forBoydat 80'minutes

Substitutes

• 7Rhodes
• 8Butterfield
• 19Matias
• 21Boyd
• 24Baker
• 25Dawson
• 35Nielsen

Referee:

Oliver Langford

Attendance:

12,521

Match Stats

Home TeamQPRAway TeamSheff Wed

Possession

Home44%

Away56%

Shots

Home16

Away13

Shots on Target

Home8

Away6

Corners

Home7

Away4

Fouls

Home13

Away18

Live Text

Posted at

Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 4, Sheffield Wednesday 2.

Full Time

Posted at 90'+6'

Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 4, Sheffield Wednesday 2.

Posted at 90'+5'

Foul by Joey Pelupessy (Sheffield Wednesday).

Posted at 90'+5'

Pawel Wszolek (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Posted at 90'+4'

Attempt saved. Joey Pelupessy (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by George Boyd.

Posted at 90'+3'

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Marco Matias tries a through ball, but Liam Palmer is caught offside.

Posted at 90'+1'

Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Ryan Manning tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.

Posted at 90'

Attempt blocked. Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marco Matias.

Posted at 89'

Jordan Rhodes (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Posted at 89'

Foul by Jack Robinson (Queens Park Rangers).

Posted at 89'

Attempt blocked. Joey Pelupessy (Sheffield Wednesday) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Posted at 88'

Attempt missed. Darnell Furlong (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luke Freeman with a cross following a corner.

Posted at 87'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Tom Lees.

Booking

Posted at 86'

Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday) is shown the yellow card.

Posted at 86'

Foul by Daniel Pudil (Sheffield Wednesday).

Posted at 86'

Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Posted at 84'

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. George Boyd tries a through ball, but Jordan Rhodes is caught offside.

Substitution

Posted at 83'

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Jordan Rhodes replaces Atdhe Nuhiu.

Posted at 83'

Attempt missed. Jordan Cousins (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

Posted at 81'

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Substitution

Posted at 80'

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. George Boyd replaces Fernando Forestieri.

Posted at 80'

Delay in match Alex Smithies (Queens Park Rangers) because of an injury.

Posted at 80'

Offside, Sheffield Wednesday. Joey Pelupessy tries a through ball, but Atdhe Nuhiu is caught offside.

Substitution

Posted at 77'

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Pawel Wszolek replaces Bright Samuel.

Posted at 76'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Jordan Thorniley.

Posted at 75'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Atdhe Nuhiu.

Posted at 75'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Tom Lees.

Posted at 75'

Attempt blocked. Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Paul Smyth.

Posted at 73'

Attempt missed. Bright Samuel (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Alex Baptiste with a headed pass.

Posted at 71'

Attempt missed. Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.

Posted at 70'

Foul by Jordan Thorniley (Sheffield Wednesday).

Posted at 70'

Ryan Manning (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Goal!

Posted at 69'

Goal! Queens Park Rangers 4, Sheffield Wednesday 2. Atdhe Nuhiu (Sheffield Wednesday) header from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Liam Palmer with a cross.

Substitution

Posted at 68'

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Matt Smith replaces Idrissa Sylla.

Posted at 68'

Attempt blocked. Adam Reach (Sheffield Wednesday) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marco Matias.

Substitution

Posted at 67'

Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Ryan Manning replaces Josh Scowen.

Posted at 67'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Tom Lees.

Posted at 64'

Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Tom Lees.

Substitution

Posted at 64'

Substitution, Sheffield Wednesday. Marco Matias replaces Lucas João.

Posted at 63'

Jordan Thorniley (Sheffield Wednesday) wins a free kick on the left wing.

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