QPR close to safety after win over Preston

QPR has reached 50 points after Lyndon Dykes scored the sole goal against Preston. This has placed them in the 18th position in the division.

QPR achieved victory against Preston at Loftus Road by scoring a goal in the first half, thanks to Lyndon Dykes. This win brings them one step closer to securing their place in the Championship.

The only point of the game occurred when the goalkeeper for Preston, Freddie Woodman, mishandled a pass from the left side and attempted to catch it. However, the ball landed in front of Dykes who was waiting and he managed to hit it into the goal from a short distance away.

Preston successfully prevented the opponents from scoring a second goal. However, they were unsuccessful in turning the game around and scoring themselves.

With this victory, the Hoops have now accumulated 50 points and are currently occupying the 18th spot on the Championship table. They have a six-points lead over Huddersfield, who are sitting just one spot above the relegation zone, with two more matches left to play.

The team from Sheffield called Wednesday is currently in 23rd place and is just behind the Terriers when it comes to goal difference. However, they do have one extra game to play and it's scheduled for this Sunday when they journey to Blackburn.

At the beginning of the game, QPR's Lucas Andersen had a good chance to score but his volley went just past the goal. Soon after, Preston's Liam Millar took a shot but QPR's goalkeeper Asmir Begovic was able to make a save from up close to prevent a goal.

The team playing at their own stadium managed to score first. Dykes demonstrated good reflexes to hit the ball into the net from a tight angle after Woodman's mistake.

This 28-year-old player managed to score his fifth goal in the Championship for this season. It was his first goal since last month in January.

The team playing at their own stadium almost scored their second goal before halftime. Chris Willock tried a curling shot from 20 yards away but was stopped by Woodman.

After the start of the second half, they persisted in their efforts, exerting pressure on their opponents and approaching the goal several times.

Even though Woodman messed up by letting a goal in, he made a really good save by diving low to his left and stopping Ilias Chair from scoring. This happened when there were only 15 minutes left in the game and Chair was heading towards the goal.

Immediately following that, Millar attempted a shot with the outer part of his foot, but Begovic defended it skillfully.

In the last 10 minutes of the game, many people insisted that QPR should receive a penalty. However, the referee, Gavin Ward, did not agree with the claims that Jordan Storey had used his arm to remove a cross.

Though the Rangers are nearing safety, the Preston team can no longer qualify for the play-offs. This is because they are behind Norwich City, who are in sixth place, by nine points. The Lilywhites only have two league games left to play.

During a recent interview with BBC Radio London, the head coach of QPR, Martí Cifuentes, expressed his thoughts and opinions.

We're thrilled to have secured three points, and we played quite well against a decent opponent.

I am extremely pleased with the efforts of all the individuals, and I am particularly delighted with Lyndon Dykes' outstanding performance. His goal was significant and very much appreciated.

"This squad persevered until the end, the final stages were challenging and necessitated our undivided attention, the team executed exceptionally well."

The game is over, with Queens Park Rangers winning 1-0 against Preston North End.

The second portion of the game concludes with Queens Park Rangers winning 1-0 against Preston North End.

The shot from Mads Frökjaer-Jensen of Preston North End was thwarted when it was blocked by an opposing player. Frökjaer-Jensen took aim with his right foot from the middle of the box, but was unable to find the back of the net. Alan Browne provided the assist for the attempt.

Alan Browne (Preston North End) committed a foul.

Isaac Hayden (a player for the Queens Park Rangers) has been awarded a free kick on the right-hand side of the field.

The attempt has been impeded. Liam Millar (from Preston North End) made a shot with his right foot from beyond the box, but it was obstructed.

Milutin Osmajic from Preston North End has been awarded a free kick in the offensive section of the field.

Jake Clarke-Salter (Queens Park Rangers) committed a foul.

The substitution has been made by Queens Park Rangers. Sinclair Armstrong has been brought on to replace Lyndon Dykes.

There has been a substitution made by Queens Park Rangers. Ilias Chair has been replaced by Isaac Hayden.

The wait is over. They are prepared to proceed.

The referee gave Jordan Storey (who played for Preston North End) a yellow card as a warning for his bad behavior on the field.

Lyndon Dykes from Queens Park Rangers has just received a yellow card.

The game between Preston North End has been delayed.

A change has been made for Queens Park Rangers as Kenneth Paal is replaced by Morgan Fox.

The shot was prevented. Duane Holmes (playing for Preston North End) kicked the ball with his right foot from the side of the box but it was prevented from going forward.

Preston North End's corner was unsuccessful as Jimmy Dunne conceded possession to the opposing team.

Preston North End made a substitution, with Duane Holmes coming on for Robert Brady.

The player replacing Will Keane on the Preston North End team is Milutin Osmajic.

Sam Field, who plays for Queens Park Rangers, earns a free kick in the area of the field where his team defends.