Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Charlie Austin marks QPR return with goal as Mark Warburton’s Championship strugglers end 10-game winless streak at Luton

Charlie Austin marked his second debut for QPR with a goal as Mark Warburton’s struggling side earned a first victory in 11 games after a hard-fought 2-0 win at Luton on Tuesday night.

Austin, who has scored 49 times in 90 appearances for the Rs, nodded home from close range after Ilias Chair’s corner had been headed on at the near post by skipper Geoff Cameron.

Austin provided the cutting edge in attack that QPR have been desperately lacking

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Austin provided the cutting edge in attack that QPR have been desperately lacking

The hosts created chances of their own, but Rangers produced a resolute defensive display at Kenilworth Road.

It appears Austin’s arrival has given the club’s goal-shy attack a major boost, with his second-half replacement Macauley Bonne finding the net with a smart finish as full-time approached.

More to follow…



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