Match Report
Both sides brought 9 points into this one — Nottingham U23 4th, Queens Park Rangers U23 2nd. Queens Park Rangers U23 had been under-performing their position — 41st on five-round form against 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.17/2.83 for Nottingham U23 and 2.5/2.33 for Queens Park Rangers U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.82.
Queens Park Rangers U23 entered with four losses in a row.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Nottingham U23 have 1 win to Queens Park Rangers U23's 0, with 3 draws, at 4 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 100%.
The Impact Arena, capacity 3,600, hosted the game. Queens Park Rangers U23 led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Nottingham U23: A. Donnelly (16'), Fin Back (63'), J. Larsson (89') · Queens Park Rangers U23: H. Kargbo (26'), Jordy de Wijs (45')
Key stats
Possession: Nottingham U23 50% · Queens Park Rangers U23 50% · On target: 9-6 · Corners: 4-5