Oxford, England – Queens Park Rangers (QPR) deliver crucial 3-1 victory against Oxford United at Kassam Stadium on April 9, 2025, pushing seven points clear of the relegation zone. The match saw Ronnie Edwards score a header from a corner kick within the first ten minutes, setting the tone for the away team’s performance.
Before halftime, QPR doubled their lead when Sam Field‘s close-range effort deflected off Oxford’s Ole Romeny into the net. This second goal reassured QPR supporters, who had seen their team struggle for form recently.
In the second half, Oxford’s substitute Stanley Mills found the net, heading in just moments after he was introduced, giving the home team hope. However, QPR countered late in the match, with Kader Dembele assisting Yang Min-hyeok, who clinched the match for QPR with a goal at the end of stoppage time.
QPR manager Gary Rowett praised his team’s performance, stating, “The players showed resilience and character. We needed this win, and they delivered.” The victory marks QPR’s first win in eight matches, increasing their tally to 49 points in the Championship.
Despite the defeat, Oxford remains three points above the relegation zone, struggling as they face a tight schedule with only five matches left to play. Manager Martí Cifuentes expressed disappointment, saying, “We couldn’t manage the game as we wanted, and lapses like those cost us dearly. We need to refocus for the next matches.”
The match illustrated both teams’ urgent need to improve, especially Oxford, who now face pressure as they battle against relegation. With their recent form, the stakes are higher than ever as the Championship season nears its conclusion.
