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Bristol City registered their first Championship win of the season to consign struggling QPR to a fourth straight league defeat.
After Robins keeper Niki Maenpaa had denied Conor Washington the opening goal from close range, Matty Taylor cut in from the right to send a low shot into the bottom corner from a narrow angle four minutes before half-time.
Andreas Weimann was left unmarked at the back post to head in Niclas Eliasson’s left-wing cross five minutes after the break, and Josh Brownhill cut the ball back for Austria forward Weimann to tap in a third in the 90th minute.
Rangers, who lost 7-1 at West Brom on Saturday, have made their worst-ever start to a league season and sit bottom of the Championship table, still waiting to pick up their first league point under new boss Steve McClaren.
The former England boss made four changes to the side which lost at The Hawthorns, and the hosts started brightly as Ebere Eze and Josh Scowen tested Maenpaa.
But Lee Johnson’s City were largely untroubled after taking the lead and, after taking two points from their first three games of the campaign, ended a run of seven Championship matches without a win stretching back to April.
Rangers striker Matt Smith sent a header over the bar after Eze had spurned a glorious chance to pull a goal back with 25 minutes left, seeing his effort blocked on the line by Adam Webster after Washington had rounded Maenpaa and cut the ball back.
Victory at Loftus Road gave the Robins their first win in 16 attempts away from home in all competitions – with their previous success on the road coming at Sheffield United on 8 December last year.
Rangers have now conceded 13 times in the Championship this season, scoring just twice, and were booed off by home fans.
Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3.
Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3.
Attempt missed. Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Eberechi Eze with a headed pass.
Mohamed Eisa (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers).
Substitution, Bristol City. Mohamed Eisa replaces Matty Taylor.
Goal! Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josh Brownhill.
Attempt saved. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Toni Leistner tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.
Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Toni Leistner tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.
Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Luke Freeman.
Attempt blocked. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O’Dowda.
Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Foul by Andreas Weimann (Bristol City).
Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Scowen with a cross.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Idrissa Sylla replaces Angel Rangel.
Substitution, Bristol City. Callum O’Dowda replaces Marley Watkins.
Lloyd Kelly (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Marley Watkins (Bristol City) because of an injury.
Attempt blocked. Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Marlon Pack (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Marlon Pack (Bristol City).
Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Matty Taylor (Bristol City).
Toni Leistner (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Lloyd Kelly (Bristol City).
Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Jack Hunt (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
Attempt blocked. Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Washington.
Attempt missed. Marlon Pack (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andreas Weimann.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Jordan Cousins replaces Massimo Luongo.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Matt Smith replaces Pawel Wszolek.
Jack Hunt (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Foul by Marlon Pack (Bristol City).
Bristol City registered their first Championship win of the season to consign struggling QPR to a fourth straight league defeat.
After Robins keeper Niki Maenpaa had denied Conor Washington the opening goal from close range, Matty Taylor cut in from the right to send a low shot into the bottom corner from a narrow angle four minutes before half-time.
Andreas Weimann was left unmarked at the back post to head in Niclas Eliasson’s left-wing cross five minutes after the break, and Josh Brownhill cut the ball back for Austria forward Weimann to tap in a third in the 90th minute.
Rangers, who lost 7-1 at West Brom on Saturday, have made their worst-ever start to a league season and sit bottom of the Championship table, still waiting to pick up their first league point under new boss Steve McClaren.
The former England boss made four changes to the side which lost at The Hawthorns, and the hosts started brightly as Ebere Eze and Josh Scowen tested Maenpaa.
But Lee Johnson’s City were largely untroubled after taking the lead and, after taking two points from their first three games of the campaign, ended a run of seven Championship matches without a win stretching back to April.
Rangers striker Matt Smith sent a header over the bar after Eze had spurned a glorious chance to pull a goal back with 25 minutes left, seeing his effort blocked on the line by Adam Webster after Washington had rounded Maenpaa and cut the ball back.
Victory at Loftus Road gave the Robins their first win in 16 attempts away from home in all competitions – with their previous success on the road coming at Sheffield United on 8 December last year.
Rangers have now conceded 13 times in the Championship this season, scoring just twice, and were booed off by home fans.
Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3.
Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3.
Attempt missed. Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Eberechi Eze with a headed pass.
Mohamed Eisa (Bristol City) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers).
Substitution, Bristol City. Mohamed Eisa replaces Matty Taylor.
Goal! Queens Park Rangers 0, Bristol City 3. Andreas Weimann (Bristol City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josh Brownhill.
Attempt saved. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Toni Leistner tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.
Offside, Queens Park Rangers. Toni Leistner tries a through ball, but Matt Smith is caught offside.
Corner, Bristol City. Conceded by Luke Freeman.
Attempt blocked. Josh Brownhill (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Callum O’Dowda.
Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Foul by Andreas Weimann (Bristol City).
Jake Bidwell (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Josh Scowen with a cross.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Idrissa Sylla replaces Angel Rangel.
Substitution, Bristol City. Callum O’Dowda replaces Marley Watkins.
Lloyd Kelly (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Marley Watkins (Bristol City) because of an injury.
Attempt blocked. Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Marlon Pack (Bristol City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Marlon Pack (Bristol City).
Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Matty Taylor (Bristol City).
Toni Leistner (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Lloyd Kelly (Bristol City).
Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Jack Hunt (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Matt Smith (Queens Park Rangers).
Attempt blocked. Eberechi Eze (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Conor Washington.
Attempt missed. Marlon Pack (Bristol City) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Andreas Weimann.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Jordan Cousins replaces Massimo Luongo.
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Matt Smith replaces Pawel Wszolek.
Jack Hunt (Bristol City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luke Freeman (Queens Park Rangers).
Foul by Marlon Pack (Bristol City).
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Leeds United fought back to preserve their unbeaten start to the season with an exhilarating draw at Swansea City.
Oli McBurnie finished a fine team move to give the vibrant hosts a deserved lead but Kemar Roofe tapped in to level before half-time.
McBurnie restored Swansea’s lead with a superb arcing header.
But Leeds substitute Patrick Bamford set up former Swan Pablo Hernandez to sweep in a low equaliser, taking his side to the top of the Championship.
The draw also maintains Swansea’s unbeaten record and lifts them to third in the table.
And while their effervescent performance will have encouraged manager Graham Potter, the result will be tinged with the disappointment that the Swans were unable to turn their dominance into victory.
As it was, ending Leeds’ perfect start to the season was a commendable achievement in itself, given the Yorkshire club’s form before this fixture.
Leeds had won all three of their previous matches with a swagger, scoring nine goals and playing with the high-octane intensity which has defined the career of their world-renowned manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Swansea, however, had ground their way to two victories and a draw, an impressive feat under Potter considering his limited resources after a summer of stunted transfer activity which prompted strong criticism of the club’s owners.
The Swans continued to confound their off-field concerns with a strident display here, forcing Leeds into mistakes and keeping possession with quick, crisp passing.
Both those qualities were evident for the opening goal, sparked by Leroy Fer – starting for the first time since an Achilles injury in February.
The Dutch midfielder dispossessed Kalvin Phillips before initiating a flowing move, which included passes from Barrie McKay and Bersant Celina and ended with a prodded finish from McBurnie.
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Phillips, already booked, was then substituted for Lewis Barker after just 27 minutes as Bielsa readjusted his rattled side.
The bold move was effective, as Leeds settled and equalised against the run of play as Jamie Shackleton’s low cross was converted by Roofe from close range.
The Liberty Stadium was momentarily silenced but, once Swansea started the second half with the same adventure with which they had approached the first, the atmosphere crackled once more.
McBurnie, a tall and rangy nuisance of a striker, led the attack brilliantly.
The Scotland international’s endeavour was rewarded when he stretched backwards to meet Martin Olsson’s excellent cross and loop his header over Bailey Peacock-Farrell and into the far corner.
The 22-year-old was close to a hat-trick against the city of his birth but was thwarted by Peacock-Farrell’s fingertip save – and it was to prove crucial.
When the ball later spun loose on the left wing, Leeds substitute Bamford beat Mike van der Hoorn and raced into the penalty area before crossing for Hernandez, who finished smartly but showed little sign of celebration against his former side.
Swansea still had time for a late chance to win but the electric Bersant Celina saw his shot well saved by Peacock-Farrell.
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said:
“We didn’t defend very well and this did not allow us to dominate the game with regularity. In the first half Swansea dominated the game.
“It took us almost 25 minutes to get into the game. After their second goal we had greater stability. After we scored again at 2-2 we dominated the game.
“We have won this game and we have lost it too. It was a nice game to watch. There are some important aspects we have to correct.”
Match ends, Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2.
Second Half ends, Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) because of an injury.
Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jay Fulton (Swansea City).
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
Jack Harrison (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City).
Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
Foul by Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United).
Jay Fulton (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie with a headed pass.
Offside, Leeds United. Gaetano Berardi tries a through ball, but Patrick Bamford is caught offside.
Barry Douglas (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Joel Asoro (Swansea City).
Attempt missed. Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bersant Celina with a cross following a set piece situation.
Foul by Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United).
Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution, Swansea City. Joel Asoro replaces Martin Olsson.
Goal! Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Bamford with a cross.
Foul by Luke Ayling (Leeds United).
Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Connor Roberts.
Foul by Mateusz Klich (Leeds United).
Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution, Swansea City. Tom Carroll replaces Leroy Fer.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Jay Fulton.
Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
Foul by Barry Douglas (Leeds United).
Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Leeds United. Patrick Bamford replaces Kemar Roofe.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Swansea City. Jefferson Montero replaces Barrie McKay.
Delay in match Lewis Baker (Leeds United) because of an injury.
Lewis Baker (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jay Fulton (Swansea City).
Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barrie McKay.
Leeds United fought back to preserve their unbeaten start to the season with an exhilarating draw at Swansea City.
Oli McBurnie finished a fine team move to give the vibrant hosts a deserved lead but Kemar Roofe tapped in to level before half-time.
McBurnie restored Swansea’s lead with a superb arcing header.
But Leeds substitute Patrick Bamford set up former Swan Pablo Hernandez to sweep in a low equaliser, taking his side to the top of the Championship.
The draw also maintains Swansea’s unbeaten record and lifts them to third in the table.
And while their effervescent performance will have encouraged manager Graham Potter, the result will be tinged with the disappointment that the Swans were unable to turn their dominance into victory.
As it was, ending Leeds’ perfect start to the season was a commendable achievement in itself, given the Yorkshire club’s form before this fixture.
Leeds had won all three of their previous matches with a swagger, scoring nine goals and playing with the high-octane intensity which has defined the career of their world-renowned manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Swansea, however, had ground their way to two victories and a draw, an impressive feat under Potter considering his limited resources after a summer of stunted transfer activity which prompted strong criticism of the club’s owners.
The Swans continued to confound their off-field concerns with a strident display here, forcing Leeds into mistakes and keeping possession with quick, crisp passing.
Both those qualities were evident for the opening goal, sparked by Leroy Fer – starting for the first time since an Achilles injury in February.
The Dutch midfielder dispossessed Kalvin Phillips before initiating a flowing move, which included passes from Barrie McKay and Bersant Celina and ended with a prodded finish from McBurnie.
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Phillips, already booked, was then substituted for Lewis Barker after just 27 minutes as Bielsa readjusted his rattled side.
The bold move was effective, as Leeds settled and equalised against the run of play as Jamie Shackleton’s low cross was converted by Roofe from close range.
The Liberty Stadium was momentarily silenced but, once Swansea started the second half with the same adventure with which they had approached the first, the atmosphere crackled once more.
McBurnie, a tall and rangy nuisance of a striker, led the attack brilliantly.
The Scotland international’s endeavour was rewarded when he stretched backwards to meet Martin Olsson’s excellent cross and loop his header over Bailey Peacock-Farrell and into the far corner.
The 22-year-old was close to a hat-trick against the city of his birth but was thwarted by Peacock-Farrell’s fingertip save – and it was to prove crucial.
When the ball later spun loose on the left wing, Leeds substitute Bamford beat Mike van der Hoorn and raced into the penalty area before crossing for Hernandez, who finished smartly but showed little sign of celebration against his former side.
Swansea still had time for a late chance to win but the electric Bersant Celina saw his shot well saved by Peacock-Farrell.
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa said:
“We didn’t defend very well and this did not allow us to dominate the game with regularity. In the first half Swansea dominated the game.
“It took us almost 25 minutes to get into the game. After their second goal we had greater stability. After we scored again at 2-2 we dominated the game.
“We have won this game and we have lost it too. It was a nice game to watch. There are some important aspects we have to correct.”
Match ends, Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2.
Second Half ends, Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) because of an injury.
Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jay Fulton (Swansea City).
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Kyle Naughton.
Jack Harrison (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City).
Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United) is shown the yellow card.
Foul by Samuel Sáiz (Leeds United).
Jay Fulton (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Bersant Celina (Swansea City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie with a headed pass.
Offside, Leeds United. Gaetano Berardi tries a through ball, but Patrick Bamford is caught offside.
Barry Douglas (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Joel Asoro (Swansea City).
Attempt missed. Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Bersant Celina with a cross following a set piece situation.
Foul by Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United).
Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution, Swansea City. Joel Asoro replaces Martin Olsson.
Goal! Swansea City 2, Leeds United 2. Pablo Hernández (Leeds United) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Patrick Bamford with a cross.
Foul by Luke Ayling (Leeds United).
Mike van der Hoorn (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Connor Roberts.
Foul by Mateusz Klich (Leeds United).
Bersant Celina (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution, Swansea City. Tom Carroll replaces Leroy Fer.
Corner, Leeds United. Conceded by Jay Fulton.
Gaetano Berardi (Leeds United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City).
Foul by Barry Douglas (Leeds United).
Connor Roberts (Swansea City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Leeds United. Patrick Bamford replaces Kemar Roofe.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Substitution, Swansea City. Jefferson Montero replaces Barrie McKay.
Delay in match Lewis Baker (Leeds United) because of an injury.
Lewis Baker (Leeds United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Jay Fulton (Swansea City).
Corner, Swansea City. Conceded by Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Swansea City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Barrie McKay.
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