QPR edge past Hull in five-goal thriller

Queens Park Rangers secured a 3-2 victory over Hull City at Loftus Road, with a goal from Burrell proving decisive. The match was a back-and-forth affair that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.

The result moves QPR to 14th in the Championship table, while Hull remain in 21st position, just above the relegation zone. Both sides showed attacking intent, but defensive lapses cost the visitors.

Match action: Goals flow at both ends

Hull took the lead inside the first 15 minutes through a well-worked move, but QPR responded quickly with an equaliser. The home side then pushed ahead before half-time with a clinical finish.

Burrell's goal, which proved to be the winner, came in the 67th minute after a defensive mix-up from Hull. The Tigers pulled one back late on, but QPR held firm to claim all three points.

Tactical context: End-to-end contest

QPR manager Marti Cifuentes set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, pressing high and looking to exploit Hull's vulnerability on the counter-attack. The approach paid off as QPR created several clear chances.

Hull, under new boss Slaven Bilić, attempted to play out from the back but were caught out repeatedly. Their midfield struggled to contain QPR's runners, leading to disorganisation at the back.

Statistical overview

  • QPR had 52% possession and 8 shots on target.
  • Hull registered 5 shots on target but lacked a cutting edge in the final third.
  • Burrell's goal was his fourth of the season in all competitions.

The victory ends a run of two defeats for QPR, while Hull have now lost three of their last four league matches.

Relegation battle implications

Hull remain just two points above the bottom three, with a tough run of fixtures ahead. Their leaky defence has conceded 11 goals in the last five games, raising alarm bells for Bilić.

QPR, on the other hand, have now moved eight points clear of the drop zone. Saturday's win provides breathing room, but consistency remains an issue.

What's next for both sides

Hull travel to Millwall next weekend in a must-win match. Failure to pick up points could see them slip into the relegation places.

QPR face a trip to Stoke City, aiming to build on this result and climb further up the table. Cifuentes will hope his side's offensive output continues.

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