QPR travel to Germany for two fixtures in two days as they begin the home straight in their preparations for the start of the Sky Bet Championship season.
Today's opponents are Lokomotive Leipzig, who are sure to provide a tough test for the Hoops in what is currently their penultimate pre-season fixture.
It's expected that Ian Holloway will look to give all 26 members of his travelling squad a significant amount of playing time over the two games, allowing each player to stake his claim for a place in Ollie's first team plans.
However these plans may have changed following yesterday's postponed fixture against Union Berlin
After reforming in 2003, Lokomotive Leipzig have worked their way up from the eleventh tier of German football to the fourth in just 14 years, and will no doubt provide a stern challenge for Ollie's men.
Reporter Phil Spencer will be on hand to provide live updates from the clash in Leipzig, which kicks off at 1pm BST.
How key is experience?
It was an ideal match to give the youngsters a chance, and to be honest, they didn’t do a lot wrong.
However what they are missing is match experience, something which is crucial if the team are going to be able to pick up points in the Championship.
Potential is great, but the team needs the calm and intelligence to be able to handle opponents who are a lot more wily that Lokomotive Leipzig.
How was you rate today's display?
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Massimo Luongo
The introduction of Massimo Luongo was a huge plus for QPR. His experience in a more advanced role opened up loads more opportunities for his team-mates.
Full time: Lokomotive Leipzig 3 QPR 2
The Hoops lose in Germany, but can be encouraged by their display in the second half.
Can the Hoops find a late equaliser?
QPR have grown into this second half, can they get a third to give their fans something to shout about?
What a finish!
Pawel Wszolek smashes the ball into the top corner! Excellent work by Luke Freeman to tee him up. 3-2 now!
Disallowed!
Reece Grego-Cox has a goal ruled out for offside! He’s been caught three or four times today.
Another change...
Osman Kakay replaces Giles Phillips. The young American has looked strong when I’ve seen him so far this pre-season.
Six subs!
The hosts make six changes as they look to hold onto their 3-1 lead. QPR looking a bigger threat so far in this half.
GOAL!
Lokomotive Leipzig 3 QPR 1
Ryan Manning scores an excellent effort from 20 yard on the turn. Could QPR find a way back into this?
GOAL!
Lokomotive Leipzig 3 QPR 0
Maik Salewski scores with a header to give the hosts a comfortable lead.
Second half underway!
The second 45 minutes is underway. Massimo Luongo replaces Sean Goss at half-time.
Can Ollie’s men find a way back into the game?
Lokomotive Leipzig 2 QPR 0 - Player Ratings
Would you agree with these first half player ratings?
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A disappointing first half...
Approaching half-time. QPR won’t be pleased with this first half, and you’d imagine Ollie will them as much at the break.
Two chances in quick succession
Freeman hits the crossbar from a corner, before an excellent Sean Goss cross just evades Reece Grego-Cox
Defensively frail
The Hoops look nervous defensively at times. Understandable given the average age but something they will need to address if they are to press on in the league.
CHANCE!
Reece Grego-Cox should really do a lot better. Eight yards out and he send his half volley over the bar.
GOAL!
Lokomotive Leipzig 2 QPR 0
The hosts make it 2-0, and deservedly so. A well-placed effort from 25 yards sneaks past Ingram. QPR looking very much second best so far.
Leipzig growing into the game...
The home side growing into this game. QPR punting the ball forward aimlessly at times with Leipzig start to piece together some nice passages of play.
Goal!
Lokomotive Leipzig 1 QPR 0
Ryan Patrick Malone gives Lokomotive Leipzig an early lead. He sweeps home from close range. But was he offside?
A penalty shout?
Pawel Wszolek forces his way to the byline and is brought down. Was it a penalty? It would have been harsh if so.
Freeman looking lively
Luke Freeman looking bright on the left flank. It’ll be a huge plus if Ollie can get him fully fit before the start of the new season.
Here come the teams!
The teams are out on the pitch. The Hoops will play in their away kit featuring red and navy blue hoops.
The teams are about to emerge...
Just a few minutes to kick-off here as the teams line up in the tunnel. The young Hoops will be determined to put in a positive display as the new season draws closer...
A quick word to praise the travelling fans...
It’s worth noting the excellent conduct of the QPR fans who traveled to Germany this weekend for the two fixtures against Union Berlin and Lokomotive Leipzig.
Although out of everybody’s control, the postponement of yesterday’s game was a big disappointment for those who have paid large sums to follow their team, but the way they responded to the disappointment, by all accounts, has been magnificent.
It takes real commitment to follow the club both home and away, and particularly around Europe, and here’s hoping the the team can put in a positive display for those in attendance this afternoon.
