West Brom and QPR draw as Bolton claims victory over Cardiff
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
West Brom extended its unbeaten home record to 11 games following a 1-1 draw against QPR at The Hawthorns on Friday. QPR initially took the lead in the 38th minute when an effort from Rumarn Burrell deflected off Chris Mepham for an own goal. Callum Styles equalized for West Brom three minutes later, securing a point for his side. The result prevented QPR from moving to the top of the championship table, which follows West Ham's 6-0 win over Wrexham earlier in the week. In other league action, Bolton recorded a 1-0 victory over Cardiff after a late goal from Gale. These fixtures contribute to the evolving standings in the early portion of the season as teams continue to compete for position at the top of the table.
- •West Brom drew 1-1 with QPR at The Hawthorns.
- •Chris Mepham scored an own goal for QPR in the 38th minute.
- •Callum Styles equalized for West Brom in the 41st minute.
- •Bolton beat Cardiff 1-0 following a late goal from Gale.
- •West Ham holds the top position after defeating Wrexham 6-0.
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"Mepham own goal gave QPR lead in 1-1 draw Bolton beat Cardiff 1-0 after late Gale header Callum Styles earned West Brom a point as they came from behind to draw 1-1 against QPR at The Hawthorns. QPR led through a Chris Mepham own goal in the 38th minute. It meant they failed to regain their position on top of the table after West Ham beat Wrexham 6-0 on Friday. That lead lasted three minutes as Styles equalised to extend the Baggies’ unbeaten home record to 11 games. They had slightly more of the chances but against the run of play Rangers took the lead. Kwame Poku sent Rumarn Burrell racing clear and he turned his man before forcing Max O’Leary into a diving save, only for the rebound to hit Mepham on the head and bounce into the unguarded net. This story will be updated Continue reading...
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