World News – GB – QPR 0-1 Boro LIVE: Akpom’s first goal

Boro came from behind to clinch a deserved point at his home in Bournemouth last week and is now looking to build on that with a win at the Kiyan Prince Foundation stadium

Neil Warnock returned to Rockliffe yesterday after his period of isolation but has not traveled with the team to the capital, so Kevin Blackwell and Ronnie Jepson will lead the team again, as they have made against the Cherries

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The hosts got off to a winning start at home with a 2-0 success to Nottingham Forest, but lost to Coventry City last time around

It’s more like that on set pieces Boro brilliantly defended four successive QPR turns from the start Then scored in their first

What a start for Akpom Great corner of McNair Akpom towards the front post throws a header through the goal and in the far corner Boro leads!

McNair’s free-kick at the back post, Hall’s header is in the side net and not far, but he was flagged offside anyway

QPR looking for very bright first doors Chair and Osayi-Samuel have a lot of rhythm between them and are very direct Always 0-0

Bettinelli again very vocal « Oi, ref » he shouts, protesting against a tackle on Saville – who was in the opposite half! Moments later, called to action to refuse the chair to his post before 0-0

Early touches for Akpom, picks up the ball just inside half of QPR and soars forward before spotting Spence on the right Boro’s form as it has been – three center-backs : Dijksteel, Hall, McNair

QPR had the kick-off, so Boro’s hand could have been forced out regardless.We understand that both players were ready to discuss the matter before the game

Players are back for their final instructions now, but here are some action shots from the warm-ups

Both groups of players are just going through their routines here and will be returning to the tunnel soon

Mark Warburton was thrilled with his side in the opening day’s victory over Nottingham Forest, but the Hoops kicked each other last week in Coventry, conceding a few sloppy goals

Scoring goals hasn’t been a problem for them it’s keeping them away No team conceded more home goals last season than QPR Boro will be there to exploit today

And we know Boro’s away form was impressive at the end of last season It kept them

Such an untimely setback for Fletcher but an immediate chance for Akpom He said this week in his presser he was keen after Champions League games Britt will be out for a repeat of his performance here last season, QPR couldn’t handle it that day

Classic manager welcoming ex-player to his Mark Warburton program note line: « We wish Grant good luck – after today, of course »

I have to assume that Fletcher, not in the squad at all, has not recovered from the injury he suffered against Bournemouth last weekend

As for Chuba Akpom, however, a huge opportunity for him to come to the side and make a quick positive impression on Boro fans No doubt he will dream of a goal and the three points today

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There shouldn’t be any worries about his fitness either, as the forward was involved in the Champions League qualifiers before joining Boro.

He’s here, ready for his first appearance at Boro today. Can he have a perfect start?

In comes Chuba Akpom for his Boro debut No Fletcher in the squad It’s the only change in the squad

Much controversy with QPR last weekend, however, as they and Coventry became the first team not to do so in a televised game

It sparked controversy, but to defend the actions, QPR football director Les Ferdinand said in a club statement that now is the time for actions rather than token gestures

Teesside Live understands that a decision will be made before the match by players on both sides collectively on whether to take a knee

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