QPR scores late equaliser to draw with Preston in Championship clash

Queens Park Rangers came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Preston North End at Loftus Road on September 19, 2026. Johnny Kenny scored both goals for Preston, giving them a strong lead after just 26 minutes. However, Kwame Poku and Paul Smyth scored for QPR, with Smyth equalising in the 90th minute despite QPR playing with 10 men after Dennis Cirkin was sent off early in the match. The draw leaves Preston at the bottom of the Championship, following the sacking of their head coach Paul Heckingbottom earlier in the week. QPR remains in a challenging position, showing resilience to fight back in this match.