QPR prepares for challenge at Blackburn's large Ewood Park pitch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
QPR head coach Julien Stephan noted the difficulties his team will face on the large pitch at Ewood Park during their upcoming match against Blackburn on Saturday. He mentioned that the size of the field presents unique challenges for both defense and attack compared to their previous games at smaller venues. QPR has secured a victory at Portsmouth and a draw at home against Bolton this season. Stephan also emphasized the need to manage player fitness as the team prepares for a busy schedule with six matches in three weeks.
- •Julien Stephan highlights the difficulties posed by Blackburn's pitch size.
- •QPR has one win and one draw in their last two Championship matches.
- •Stephan plans to manage player rotation due to a packed schedule.
- •QPR's next match is against Blackburn on Saturday at Ewood Park.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — QPR face challenge on 'huge' Blackburn pitch
"Julien Stephan believes the large pitch at Ewood Park will provide a challenge for his QPR side against Blackburn on Saturday.
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