West Bromwich Albion return to The Hawthorns aiming to strengthen their grip on the Championship summit when they host Queens Park Rangers. Carlos Corberán's side sit two points clear at the top of the table with 13 points from their opening six matches, a position they will be determined to protect against a QPR team currently occupying fourth spot.
Recent form and team news
The Baggies come into the fixture on the back of consecutive 1-0 wins, a hard-fought victory at Derby County last weekend following a home success against Watford. Andreas Heggebo's 16th-minute strike, assisted by Jimmy-Jay Morgan, secured the points at Pride Park, continuing a solid defensive record that has seen them concede just six goals this term. The club's official data confirms Mikey Johnston and Nolan Galves remain sidelined for this encounter, with the same starting eleven that defeated Derby likely to be considered. That lineup featured Max O'Leary in goal behind a back four of B. Pereira, Nat Phillips, G. Campbell, and C. Styles.
The opposition challenge
Queens Park Rangers present a significant test, arriving off a goalless draw at Charlton Athletic. Their recent form shows resilience, with wins over Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers in their last five outings. Manager Marti Cifuentes is expected to set his team up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Paul Charles in goal and a defence marshalled by the experienced Tariq Lamptey. The midfield battle, particularly between West Brom's Jayson Molumby and Ousmane Diakite against QPR's Glen Kamara and Nohan Madsen, could be decisive. Fans can review the full squad lists on our squad page.
Looking ahead
With the international break looming after this match, securing three points is vital for momentum. A victory would not only maintain their lead but also create a buffer over their closest rivals. The fixture is scheduled for a 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday at The Hawthorns. Supporters can check the latest standings and view the upcoming fixtures as the season progresses. West Brom's last meeting with QPR ended in a 2-0 home win during the 2024/25 campaign.
