QPR vs Bolton
QPR and Bolton settle for stalemate
A goalless draw keeps both sides waiting for breakthrough moments.
Neither QPR nor Bolton could find the net in a tight Championship encounter that ended 0-0. The match defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a Bolton win, leaving both teams to share the spoils without a goal to separate them.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with a tantalising clash between QPR and Bolton. Both sides are eager to make a strong start, with fresh faces and fresh ambitions shaping their squads for the campaign ahead.
Key facts
- 1.QPR finished 15th in the Championship last season with 58 points from 46 games.
- 2.Bolton are newly promoted and have strengthened their squad with key signings.
- 3.QPR have added B. Kemper, C. Ward, and P. Charles ahead of the new season.
- 4.Bolton's arrivals include Luca Stephenson, Gaizka Larrazabal, and D. Watson.
- 5.The predicted final score is Bolton 2, QPR 1.
- 6.The away win outcome has the highest probability at 37.5%.
- 7.The most likely full-time scoreline is 1-2 in favour of Bolton.
- 8.This is the first competitive fixture of the new season for both teams.
The context
QPR remain in the Championship after finishing 15th last season with 58 points from 46 games. Bolton, newly promoted, enter this competition with a point to prove and a squad bolstered by recent signings including Luca Stephenson and Gaizka Larrazabal.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — QPR
Away — Bolton
Analysis
While QPR have the advantage of experience at this level and have added players like B. Kemper and C. Ward to their ranks, Bolton's arrivals and fresh energy could tip the scales. The predicted 2-1 scoreline in favour of Bolton suggests a tightly contested match where the visitors' attacking edge might just outshine the hosts.
Prediction
Expect Bolton to clinch a narrow 2-1 victory over QPR. The away side's recent reinforcements and hunger to establish themselves in this league could prove decisive in this opener.
The verdict
This season opener promises a competitive encounter with Bolton edging out QPR by the slimmest of margins. Fans should brace for an entertaining start to the campaign as both teams look to build momentum.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Gale
Yellow Card
Famewo
Match Statistics
QPR
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1P. CharlesG
- 2K. AdamsonD
- 3J. DunneD
- 5R. EdwardsM
- 6J. Clarke-SalterD
- 10I. ChairM
- 14K. SaitoM
- 17K. PokuM
- 20H. ValeM
- 22R. KoneF
- 27A. MbengueD
Substitutes
- 11P. SmythF
- 13C. WardG
- 15A. LloydF
- 16R. BurrellF
- 19D. CirkinD
- 23I. AlemayehuM
- 24N. MadsenM
- 40J. VaraneM
- 48T. LampteyD
Bolton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1J. BonhamG
- 3C. Forino-JosephD
- 5L. BruntD
- 8J. SheehanM
- 10S. DalbyF
- 11T. GaleM
- 14A. FamewoD
- 21E. ErhahonM
- 22Gaizka LarrazabalM
- 25M. ConwayD
- 45J. McAteeM
Substitutes
- 6B. DaviesD
- 7K. DongF
- 12D. WatsonM
- 16S. Iling-JuniorF
- 18E. ToalD
- 23D. HarringtonG
- 29C. ChristieD
- 39R. HardieF
- 54Tobias RitchieM
QPR
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce Charles | G | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kealey Adamson | D | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ilias Chair | M | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kwame Poku | M | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Ronnie Edwards | M | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jimmy Dunne(C) | D | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Koki Saito | M | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harvey Vale | M | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Richard Kone | F | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Amadou Salif Mbengue | D | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jake Clarke-Salter | D | 19 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Tariq Lamptey | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nicolas Madsen | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rumarn Burrell | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Paul Smyth | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alfie Lloyd | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Varane | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dennis Cirkin | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Calum Ward | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Isak Alemayehu Mulugeta | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Bolton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Bonham | G | 19 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Akin Famewo | D | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Brunt | D | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chris Forino | D | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| John McAtee | M | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gaizka Larrazabal | M | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Ethan Erhahon | M | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sam Dalby | F | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Conway | D | 19 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Thierry Gale | M | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Josh Sheehan(C) | M | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Ben Davies | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cyrus Christie | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Watson | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyliane Dong | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tobias Ritchie | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ryan Hardie | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eoin Toal | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| David Harrington | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Iling Junior | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |