Welcome to Loftus Road for an afternoon of under-23s action!
It feels like an eternity since we've seen QPR play, so what better way to spend a Monday than by keeping up to date with the high-flying Hoops.
This afternoon's opposition are Coventry City who sit top of Professional Development League Two South, but a victory for Paul Hall's side will see them jump into first place.
We're likely to see a number of first team stars in action this afternoon, as injured and fringe players look to play their way back to fitness in time for Saturday's trip to Sunderland in the Championship.
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Into the closing stages
Coventry go close as they hit an effort just over the crossbar.
I think this is closer than the Hoops would have wanted at this stage...
Coventry pressure
A Coventry balled played in behind Kakay is swung in and bounces off Caulker before hitting the post.
The following corner results in Tom Davies dragging it wide.
A flurry of chances for QPR
QPR go close twice as Olomide Shodipo’s cross just evades Oteh in the box, before Chay Tilt’s effort goes wide.
The second half is underway
We’re back underway at Loftus Road.
Grant Hall and Charlie Fox are replaced by Giles Phillips and Zenon Stylianides.
Tony Fernandes
Tony Fernandes has been in the stands watching the first half too.
It’s great to see him taking an interest in the youth set-up as well as the first team.
GOAL! QPR 1 Coventry 0 (Shodipo)
A ball in from Osman Kakay is missed by the keeper, and Olomide Shodipo slides it home from close range.
Great play by the skipper
A great bit of play by Aramide Oteh tees up Chay Tilt who bends an effort wide.
Ollie update
Ian Holloway didn’t last long in the stand.
He’s now pitch-side alongside Paul Hall barking out the orders!
Sean Goss
Sean Goss holds onto the ball too long. He picks it up in midfield and moves forward with ease before opting for the shot instead of the pass at the crucial moment.
Chance QPR
Daniel Rowe capitalises on some lapse defender and sets up Oteh who bends an effort just wide.
Pace down the right
QPR starting to penetrate down the right with Kakay and Chay Tilt looking dangerous.
Possession play
Grant Hall keen to get the ball down and play it, ensuring he’s always available as an option for Timothy Dieng in the QPR goal.
Ollie's in the house
Ian Holloway has arrived, clearly keen to have a look at the progress of the young team.
Olamide Shodipo
It’ll be interesting to see what kind of shape Shodipo is in, as it’s the first time we’ve seen him since last season.
Formation
The Hoops lining up with a 4-2-3-1 system, with Aramide Oteh supported by Daniel Rowe.
Early signs for Grant Hall
Grant Hall called into action early, he acts coolly to slide the ball to safety. He looks in decent shape.
A strong spine
An experienced defensive duo of Steven Caulker and Grant Hall is bound to mean a tough test for Coventry today.
Also with Goss and Borysiuk in midfield the spine of the team looks exceptionally strong.
QPR team news
Grant Hall starts as QPR under-23s prepare for Coventry City clash #QPR https://t.co/KQydOmpaAD
— QPR News (@QPR_GetWest) October 9, 2017
Good afternoon!
Hello from Loftus Road!
Live updates on the way from QPR under-23’s game with Coventry City coming up.
Team news on the way, but it looks like Grant Hall is set to make his long-awaited return from injury-hurrah!
