The R's are back in Championship action tonight, when Ipswich Town head to Loftus Road.

Roy Keane's charges currently occupy 21st place in the second tier, lying just one position and one point above the dreaded relegation drop zone.

After a busy time in the transfer market last month, Keane will be looking for an instant return from his January loanees.

Daryl Murphy made a quick-fire statement of his intent by scoring inside 23 seconds of his debut on Saturday, but the Tractor Boys were unable to hang on to all three points, as David Wheather struck late on to hand Middlesbrough a share of the spoils.

Rangers, meanwhile, will be aiming to bounce back from back-to-back 1-0 defeats, at the hands of Scunthorpe United and Peterborough United.

Team News

Mick Harford will be forced to shuffle his pack for the visit of the Tractor Boys to Loftus Road.

Mikele Leigertwood and Peter Ramage are both suspended, whilst Tamas Priskin in ineligible to play against Town under the terms of his loan deal.

Martin Rowlands and Gavin Mahon remain sidelined, but R's fan favourite Lee Cook is again expected to start following a prolonged period on the sidelines.

Daryl Murphy and David Healy are both likely to start for Town after impressing on their debuts against Boro' on Saturday.

The Sunderland pair combined for the Tractors Boys' early goal and are yet again expected to link up in attack for Keane's men.

Former Rangers defender Damien Delaney will also feature, but Luciano Civelli remains out.

Classic Encounter

QPR 2, Ipswich Town 1

Coca Cola Championship - August 9th 2005

Rangers withstood an improved second half performance from Ipswich Town to record their first win of the season.

Sam Parkin's 54th minute goal changed the atmosphere at Loftus Road after Rangers had utterly dominated the first 45 minutes to lead 2-0.

The Super Hoops - whose goals arrived courtesy of Kevin Gallen and Martin Rowlands - weren't exactly hanging on, but the second half was a far more nervous affair and the home side were understandably relieved when the final whistle blew.

Match odds with Bet365

QPR win - 11/8

Draw - 9/4

Ipswich win - 2/1

Match Coverage

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