Southampton v Queens Park Rangers: EFL Championship preview

Southampton host Queens Park Rangers in the EFL Championship on matchday 13, with kick-off at 15:00 on 31 October 2026.

Level on points

Only two places separate the sides in the table, and nothing at all on points. Southampton are 6th with 20 points from 12 matches, having recorded 7 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. They have scored 24 goals and conceded 12.

Queens Park Rangers are 8th, also on 20 points from 12 matches, with 5 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats. They have scored 20 goals and, like their hosts, conceded 12.

Recent form

Southampton arrive after a 3-2 away win at West Ham United. Before that they drew 0-0 at home to Bolton Wanderers, and before that they won 1-0 away at Norwich City. Earlier still came a 1-0 home win over Portsmouth and, before that, a 2-1 away defeat to Wrexham. That makes 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches.

Queens Park Rangers come into the match on the back of a 5-0 home win over Swansea City. Before that they lost 3-0 away at Birmingham City, and before that they beat Derby County 4-1 at home. Earlier, they drew 1-1 away at West Ham United and, before that, 2-2 at home to Preston North End: 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat from 5.

Previous meetings

Southampton have won the last 2 meetings between the clubs. On 24 February 2026 they beat Queens Park Rangers 5-0 at home, and on 5 November 2025 Southampton won 2-1 away at Queens Park Rangers.

Players to watch

Cyle Larin is Southampton’s top scorer in the EFL Championship this season with 7 goals. For Queens Park Rangers, Jimmy Dunne leads the way with 3 league goals.