What Happened
Southampton will host QPR at St Mary’s on Tuesday evening, with both teams aiming to enhance their chances of securing a play-off spot in the Championship. Southampton currently sits in 11th place, four points behind Wrexham, who occupy the sixth position. QPR is slightly behind in 13th place but shares the same points tally as Southampton, making this match crucial for both sides.
Why It Matters
A defeat for either team could significantly hinder their aspirations for promotion. Southampton recently drew against Charlton Athletic, which resulted in them losing ground in the play-off race. Meanwhile, QPR has struggled with inconsistency, having only won two of their last seven matches, although both victories were against promotion contenders. The last encounter between these teams ended in a 2-1 victory for Southampton, with goals from Jay Robinson and Leo Scienza.
What’s Next
As the Championship play-off race intensifies, both teams will be looking to capitalize on this match. Southampton aims to extend their unbeaten league run to seven games, while QPR seeks to regain momentum after a mixed bag of results. Team news indicates that Southampton may have some uncertainties regarding player fitness, particularly with James Bree and Leo Scienza, who is expected to play despite being substituted in the last match.
