QPR’s dismal record in the FA Cup continued with a 1-0 defeat at home to MK Dons of League One. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player.
Had little chance for the goal. Aside from a deflected shot which hit the post in the first half, he was hardly troubled before Rangers went behind.
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Comfortable against an inexperienced MK Dons attack.
Another impressive display, the highlight of which was a great tackle and surge forward in the first half. Missed a decent chance in the second, though, when he fired over from inside the box.
Ineffective before being replaced by Pawel Wszolek at half-time.
His overall display was OK, but Scowen has to be given a low mark because his horrendous error led to the goal. Having chased Grant Hall’s misplaced pass and nudged it away from the right-hand touchline in order to keep it in play, he sent Ousseynou Cisse through to score.
His inexperience showed at times, but the youngster worked hard before going off in the second half.
Rangers’ stand-out player, whose poise on the ball provided some respite from his team’s mainly route-one approach. Served up a number of dangerous deliveries into the box towards Smith, who was unable to take advantage.
Steady as always on the left. Produced a cracking challenge to rob Callum Brittain and almost create an opening in the first half.
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Rangers’ matchwinner against Cardiff found the going tough this time, but again he was lively.
Failed to connect with a first-half Freeman cross and generally had a day to forget in front of goal. Remains unconvincing when he starts games.
Played most of the game, having replaced the injured Alex Baptiste early on. He was neat and tidy apart from the one sloppy pass which led to the goal. In a sense he was unlucky, because like the rest of the stadium he couldn’t have envisaged what Scowen did in response.
Had much more of an impact on the right than Cousins did.
Eager to impress after replacing Chair just after the hour mark but was crowded out as the visitors defended in numbers.