Old friends will be reunited when the Super Hoops welcome Southampton to Loftus Road for the R's final pre-season friendly on Saturday 1st August, kick off 3.00pm.
Gaffer Jim Magilton and assistant boss John Gorman both enjoyed fruitful spells with the Saints during their careers and the latter welcomed the news of the friendly date in W12.
"It's a great final fixture for us - against a Club that means so much to both myself and Jim," he told www.qpr.co.uk.
"Southampton are a Club very close to my heart and it hurts me to see where they are now, especially with their current financial problems.
"I'm really happy with the fixtures we've got on English soil and I can't wait to see the R's fans come out in force for our final pre-season fixture."
And the news just gets better and better for R's supporters, who will be able to come and watch the Super Hoops in action at amazing discounted prices.
Tickets are priced at £15 adults, £10 concessions (seniors and 16-21 year-olds) and £5 under-16's (must be accompanied by an adult) - but all Season Ticket holders and Members will be entitled to a £5 discount if they book tickets in advance!
Ten loyalty points will also be awarded for this fixture, so R's fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets as soon as possible.
The fixture will also serve as a dummy-run for the Club, with the recently installed Access Control system being tested for the final time prior to the big kick-off against Blackpool seven days later.
Operations Manager, Steve Pike, told www.qpr.co.uk: "It was of paramount importance that we organised a home friendly prior to the start of the season, as it will provide a valuable trial run ahead of the first league fixture against Blackpool.
"The installation of Access Control over the summer months was a huge step in the right direction for us in terms of enhancing the matchday experience on offer to supporters and I am sure the fans will join us in embracing the new technology we're putting in place here.
"The fans are an integral part of the Football Club and this new venture with Ticketmaster will certainly improve the experience they enjoy on a matchday at Loftus Road."
*Supporters wishing to organise hospitality for this friendly should contact Julie Newman on 020 8740 2588.
2009/10 PRE-SEASON FIXTURES
Aldershot Town v QPR - Saturday 11th July 2009 (3.00pm)
Forest Green Rovers v QPR - Tuesday 21st July 2009 (7.45pm)
Oxford United v QPR - Friday 24th July 2009 (7.45pm)
Wycombe Wanderers v QPR - Tuesday 28th July 2009 (7.45pm)
QPR v Southampton - Saturday 1st August 2009 (3.00pm)
