Match report
QPR vs Watford — the facts
QPR beat Watford 2–1 (half-time 1–0).
QPR met Watford in the Championship (Regular Season - 40). Kick-off was Friday, 3 April 2026, 14:00 UTC at Loftus Road. Referee: Ruebyn Ricardo.
Team pages: QPR · Watford · Championship
Key moments
- 26' Goal: Rayan Jawad Kolli (assist: Paul Smyth) — 1–0
- 63' Goal: Paul Smyth — 2–0
- 85' Goal: Imrân Louza — 2–1
Starting line-ups
QPR (4-4-2)
Watford (4-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the QPR vs Watford final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the QPR and Watford team pages or the Championship page.