Derby snatch late win at Queens Park Rangers | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Queens Park Rangers lost 3-2 to Derby County. In the 13th minute, Harvey Vale put the hosts ahead with a low finish from the centre of the box. Oscar Fraulo levelled (25.), Richard Kone restored the lead (55.), Sondre Langås headed in from Joe Ward's cross (76.) and Jaydon Banel swept a late winner (88.). The hosts mustered 23 attempts and 55.4% possession, but the Rams absorbed the pressure. Derby host Sheffield United next, while Queens Park Rangers visit Ipswich Town.

Player of the Match: Jaydon Banel came off the bench to decide it for Derby, scoring the late winner and adding two successful dribbles from 19 touches.

Stat of the Match: Queens Park Rangers registered 12 shots on target, yet could not force a result.

Three Things We Learned: Harvey Vale was influential for the hosts with a goal, an assist and six shots, including three on target. Derby managed only three efforts on target but converted them all, underlining ruthless finishing. Set pieces mattered for the visitors, with Joe Ward's delivery creating the equaliser and Matthew Clarke providing the headed pass for the winner.