Queens Park Rangers vs Stoke City - liveStoke City head to the capital looking to make it back-to-back away wins this week against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. Alex Neil oversaw his first win as Potters manager in midweek by beating Hull City 3-0 on Humberside. A Lewis Baker brace sandwiched another Ben Wilmot goal to ensure an emphatic win which moved them up to 13th in the Championship table and just three points adrift of this afternoon's opponents. QPR have enjoyed a strong start to the season and only sit outside of the play-off places on goal difference after winning three of their last four matches.
Andre Dozzell comes off and Lyndon Dykes has come on. (46mins)15:49Matt LeeHalf timeReferee M Donohue blows his whistle to signal the end of the first half. A positive display from the visitors so far, but possibly the only frustration is they have yet to hit the target. Looking quite comfortable on the ball and in defence too. Sets up an interesting second half. 15:47Matt LeeONE minute added onJust the one minute to add on at the end of the first half15:47Matt LeeShot saved! It's taken 43 minutes and 35 seconds, but we've at last had a shot on target - although it comes via the hosts.
Remains 0-0. (54mins)16:06Matt LeeChance for QPRAnother chance for the hosts. A deep corner isn't dealt with and it falls to Paal on the edge of the six-yard box but a big block from Bursik denies them an opener. 16:05Matt LeeChance for QPRDykes is immediately involved in the action as he drives away and has a low shot put behind for a corner by Bursik's out-stretched arm. (48mins)16:03KEY EVENTSecond half underwayOff we go for the second set of 45 minutes. A change at the break for the hosts.
(88mins)16:36Matt LeePair of changes for QPRON: Albert Adomah and Tim IroegbunamOFF: Tyler Roberts and Stefan Johansen(78mins)16:32Matt LeeChange for StokeON: Josh LaurentOFF: Jordan Thompson(75mins)16:30Matt LeeMinute's applause for the QueenAll four stands at Loftus Road join together on the 70th minute in applause in recognition of the late Queen Elizabeth II, who served as monarch for 70 years. Spontaneous rendition of God Save the King breaks out from the visiting Stoke City supporters to my right. (71mins)16:24Matt LeeChanges for StokeON: Nick Powell and Tyrese CampbellOFF: Liam Delap and Dwight Gayle(67mins)16:18Matt LeeQPR clicking up the gearsIt's been pretty much all QPR since the start of the second half.
The away side are yet to have a single attempt on goal in comparison to the hosts' three efforts - all on-target - and Stoke really are under the cosh at the moment. The odd fortunate bounce or deflection, as well as Bursik's saves, are keeping the score at 0-0. (60mins)16:12Matt LeeBig save from BursikWhat a perfomrance Bursik is having this afternoon for the away side. Another huge chance for the hosts but the Stoke City throws himself in-front of a Roberts headed effort to keep the scores level.
Under Michael Beale recently relegated Watford, as well as Hull, were beaten during that run, with a 1-0 defeat to Swansea in South Wales the only aberration. We will bring you all the latest Stoke City news, action and reaction throughout the evening. We would also like to hear from you, so please send us your views via our Stoke City Facebook and Twitter accounts or join the Stoke news and gossip group. You can now also comment right here. 18:07Matt LeeAlex Neil addresses 'clear as daylight' penalty decisionPotters boss Alex Neil has been critical of the officials' inability to award his side a penalty late on.
QPR hold onto possession well after some clever footwork from Laird on the right flank. Eventually it's played out to R's skipper Johansen whose shot is palmed away by Bursik. 15:43Matt LeeShot off targetCity have possession on the edge of the QPR penalty box, but this time Gayle drags an effort wide of the near post.
The Stoke City boss said it was "cleas as daylight" and that he couldn't understand how a spot-kick was not awarded. Read the full story here17:32KEY EVENTPlayer ratingsPerhaps a frustrating result for Stoke City in the end, but given the pressure they came under during the second half it is probably a fair end result. Read my player ratings as Joe Bursik starred for the Potters in a draw at QPRClick here for the player ratings16:57Matt LeeFULL TIMEA controversial call at the end to deny the visitors a penalty, but a point is taken by Stoke City away at QPR. 16:49Matt LeeCLOSE! A huge chance right at the end for Campbell but his half-volley bounces just wide.
Home supporters growing frustrated at their side's lack of possession (45% as it stands). They've had five shots, all blocked. (40mins)15:41Matt LeeOff the crossbar! City have a freekick a few yards outside the penalty area after Smallbone is brought down by Sam Field. Gayle strikes from the dead-ball situation but it clips the crossbar and bounces out for a goal-kick. Remains 0-0(38mins)15:31Matt LeeStoke penalty appeal waved awaySmallbone and Delap link up well just outside the penalty, playing a quick one-two for the latter to drive into the penalty area. He knocks it past his marker before eventually tumbling to the ground.