Barnsley v QPR – Match Preview

Barnsley have failed to score in each of their last four league encounters with QPR.

QPR have won their last five against the Tykes in league competition, they`ve never won six in a row against them.

QPR have scored eight goals in the 90th minute this season; more than any other Championship side. In contrast, Barnsley have yet to register in the 90th minute this term.

Should Charlie Austin score this weekend it will be his 100th goal in professional football.

The Tykes have lost their last three Championship fixtures, conceding six goals in the process.

Barnsley have scored a league-low four headed goals this campaign.

Barnsley Team News:

Danny Rose was recalled from his loan spell, while Jordan Clark and Rhys Oates, plus McCauley Shillito and Brad Abbott could be in contention to play.

Possible line up:

Player to watch: –

QPR Team News:

Benoit Assou-Ekotto is out injured, while Coll Donaldson will make his R`s debut.

Possible line up:

Player to watch: –

Match Facts & Stats

LAST FIVE

Barnsley: LWLLL
QPR: LWLWD

HEAD 2 HEAD

Barnsley: 14
QPR: 25
Draw: 10

LAST TIME OUT

Championship – 05/10/13
Loftus Road

QPR 2 (Austin x2)
Barnsley 0

Team: Green, Simpson, Dunne, Hill, Assou-Ekotto, Barton, Carroll, Kranjcar (Chevanton), Faurlin (Hoilett), O`Neill (Henry), Austin.

Attendance: 16,202

Ref Watch:

Referee: Kevin Wright
Assistants: Tony Peart & Richard Wigglesworth
Fourth Official: Gary Hilton

Kevin Wright is the match official for tomorrow`s clash against the Tykes. This season, Wright has issued 63 yellow cards and 6 red card in 22 games.

Match Prediction:

1-2 Away win. Austin brace.

Next Fixture

Who: Play-Off Semi-Final First Leg
Where: Away
When: 09/05/14