Queens Park Rangers climb as defences dominate at The Valley

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·6 February 2026

Queens Park Rangers climb as defences dominate at The Valley

Match in Five Sentences: Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers drew 0-0 at The Valley. The first opening arrived in the seventh minute when Kayne Ramsay headed over from a set piece. Joe Walsh was the busier keeper, denying Conor Coady (32.) and then Lyndon Dykes (57.) as Charlton pressed. Queens Park Rangers controlled large spells with 57.1% possession and 18 attempts, but lacked a clinical edge. Queens Park Rangers rise to 10th and host Blackburn next, while Charlton Athletic welcome Stoke on Wednesday.

Player of the Match: Joe Walsh produced five saves, shutting out efforts from Conor Coady and Lyndon Dykes and calming the box with clean handling.

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Stat of the Match: Steve Cook registered 22 clearances, a commanding display that kept danger away from Joe Walsh.

Three Things We Learned: Charlton Athletic tested Joe Walsh with five shots on target but could not find a finish. The hosts delivered 24 crosses and won seven corners, yet Queens Park Rangers' centre-backs cleared most deliveries. Nicolas Madsen created five key passes as the visitors held 57.1% possession, underlining midfield control.