QPR defeated Cardiff City in a superb win on Wednesday, 6x1, in the match for the 26th round. In this competition, Mark Warburton's team came from two defeats, and Neil Harris's team came from a win. Nahki Wells was the main player.
Nahki Wells opened the score with 9 minutes on the clock, through a header inside the box. After 27 minutes, Bright Osayi-Samuel strucked the second goal for QPR, with a right-foot shot, with Nahki Wells making the assist. In the 41st minute, Bright Osayi-Samuel struck for London's team, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty area, assisted by Joe Lumley.
With 48 minutes on the clock, Nahki Wells struck for Mark Warburton's team, through a header inside the box, laid on by Eberechi Eze. After 57 minutes, i struck for QPR, with a left-foot strike inside the box, assisted by Ilias Chair. After 64 minutes, Nahki Wells completed the hat-trick, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. With this goal, Nahki Wells recorded his twelve goal this season. In time added on, Will Vaulks netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot strike from outside the box.
After the result Cardiff City is 12th in the table, 37 points, while QPR occupy 15th place, 35 points. With regard to the next fixture, Mark Warburton's team visit Brentford. Meanwhile, Neil Harris's team will play at home against Swansea City.
| QPR | Cardiff City | |||
| 7 | 5 | Shots | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 3 | Shots on target | 1 | 8 |
3 | Total Tackles | 3 | ||
3 | Tackles Won | 3 | ||
| 7 | 8 | Ball steals | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 58 | Total Passes | 67 | 7 |
| 8 | 47 | Passes Completed | 56 | 7 |
1 | Saves | 1 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 7 |
3 | Fouls Suffered | 3 |
