Match Preview: Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers - Expert Analysis

Luton host QPR on Friday night in a fixture which could be looked back on as a six-pointer at the end of the season. Neither side has won in the Championship this season and a simple victory would be crucial to kciking these teams into a run of form at this early stage of the season.

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers Standings

Luton Town have had a rough start to the season. The Hatters have scored just one goal in their three Championship games resulting in them losing two and drawing one. After being a Premier League side last season this was not the return to the Championship they were expecting. Luton are now in 23rd place with one point and a goal difference of -4.

QPR haven't done that much better than luton. With two draws and one loss, the Rs are only just one point and three places outside of the relegation zone with 2 points and a goal difference of -2. QPR especially dissapointed in their draw last week, becoming the first side this season to drop points at the hands of Wayne Rooney's Plymouth.

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers head to head

19 Nov 2021 - Queens Park Rangers 2-0 Luton Town

13 Mar 2022 - Luton Town 1-2 Queens Park Rangers

15 Oct 2022 - Luton Town 3-1 Queens Park Rangers

29 Dec 2022 - Queens Park Rangers 0-3 Luton Town

27 Aug 2024 - Queens Park Rangers 1-1 Luton Town

It is completely even over their last five fixtures but Luton have beaten QPR twice since the Rs last win in this fixture.

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers top scorers

Luton Town

1. Tahith Chong - 1 goal
2. Zack Nelson - 1 goal

Queen’s Park Rangers

1. Michael Frey - 2 goals
2. Jimmy Dunne - 1 goal
3. Lucas Andersen - 1 goal

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers Team News

Lyndon Dykes will no longer be an option for QPR after signing for Birmingham City on a three year deal. The Scottish striker scored 1 goal for the hoops in the Championship this season.

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers Predicted Line-ups

Luton Town: Shea; Mengi, McGuinness, Bell; Ogbene, Baptiste, Clark, Doughty; Morris, Chong; Adebayo.

Queen’s Park Rangers: Nardi; Dunne, Cook, Clarke-Salter, Paal; Madsen, Field; Smyth, Dembele, Saito; Frey.

Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers Player to Watch

The player to watch for this match is Karamoko Dembélé. The young winger has been spoken about for years after making his Celtic debut at just 16. Now at QPR, Dembele already has two assists from just 2 Championship appearances.

Where can I watch Luton Town vs Queen’s Park Rangers?

This match is available to watch in the UK on SkySports Football.