QPR v Burton player ratings

QPR’s encouraging run came to an end at Loftus Road. Here’s how we rated each Rangers player in the 2-1 defeat against Burton.

Alex Smithies: 7

Had little chance for either Burton goal. Kept Rangers in the game with a second-half save to deny Lloyd Dyer.

Darnell Furlong: 7

Had another decent game and his right-sided partnership with Pawel Wszolek again showed plenty of promise. Had a late chance when he headed over from Kazenga LuaLua’s cross.

Nedum Onuoha: 6

Strong in the challenge and looked to bring the ball forward when possible.

Joel Lynch: 6

Sloppy at times in the first half. Overall he was solid enough. Caused some problems for Burton when he was sent up front late on. 

Jake Bidwell: 6

Neat and tidy while trying to get forward on the left. Delivered a couple of decent balls into the box.

Grant Hall: 6

Substituted after a subdued first half in which he picked up an Achilles injury.

Michael Doughty: 6

His conditioning has improved, making him appear less one-paced than he has previously. Composed on the ball but will face bigger tests against sides that move the ball around faster than Burton.

Massimo Luongo: 6

Not at his best but still managed to create openings. Involved in the build up to QPR’s goal and later created another chance for Conor Washington.

Pawel Wszolek: 6

Worked hard on the right once again, but this time without any real success.

Kazenga LuaLua: 6

Lively in spells on his full debut and delivered a couple of useful crosses in the second half.

Idrissa Sylla: 5

Not what Ian Holloway is looking for. His movement and link-up play were simply not good enough and at times his frustration showed despite him being warned by the Rangers boss to curb his emotions. Not a lot went his way, but he displayed an alarming willingness to quickly give up. And when the occasional chance did come his way, he lacked composure.

Conor Washington: 7

Bright after coming on and showed great persistence for his goal.