QPR prepares for Carabao Cup clash against Millwall this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 6:38 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Queens Park Rangers (QPR) head coach Julian Stephan is treating the upcoming match against Millwall in the Carabao Cup as a critical competitive fixture, akin to a league game. This season’s campaign will begin with this cup match rather than the traditional opening Championship game on August 15. Stephan insists that the intensity of competitive play will provide valuable insights into the team's readiness for the season, emphasizing the importance of winning to continue in the cup. The match is scheduled for this Saturday.
- •QPR plays Millwall in the Carabao Cup this Saturday.
- •Julian Stephan emphasizes the match's competitive nature.
- •The season traditionally starts with a league game on August 15.
- •Winning against Millwall allows QPR to progress in the cup.
- •Stephan seeks valuable insights from the cup match.
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — 'Cup clash will give more insight than friendly'
"QPR boss Julian Stephan insists he is not preparing for the season opener in the Carabao Cup against Millwall any differently than if it were a league game.
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