Half-time: QPR 0 Preston 0

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QPR striker Charlie Austin
Charlie Austin and the recalled Sandro had QPR’s best efforts on goal in a first half they largely dominated.

Sandro fired over after creating space for himself with a cheeky piece of skill to get away from Daniel Johnson.

And Austin shot wide of the near post after exchanging passes with Junior Hoilett, who was given a starting place by Neil Warnock – one of a number of changes made by the interim boss.

Former Rangers manager Warnock, back in charge following this week’s sacking of Chris Ramsey, also restored Leroy Fer to the side and moved Karl Henry to right-back in place of the suspended James Perch.

Preston threatened in the final minutes of the half and Joe Garner volleyed over after sneaking behind Henry to meet Paul Gallagher’s cross.

QPR: Green, Henry, Onuoha, Hall, Konchesky; Faurlin, Sandro, Phillips, Fer, Hoilett; Austin.
Subs: Smithies, Chery, Emmanuel-Thomas, Luongo, Angella, Tozser, Polter.
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