Queens Park Rangers hit back to share points at Portsmouth | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers drew 1-1 at Fratton Park. Terry Devlin put Portsmouth ahead in the 45th minute with a left-footed finish after a corner. After the restart, Jimmy Dunne levelled for Queens Park Rangers with a header from a corner (61.). Portsmouth dominated possession at 66.3% and forced nine corners, yet fashioned only two shots on target from eight attempts. Queens Park Rangers drop from seventh to ninth and visit West Bromwich Albion next, while Portsmouth slip from 21st to 22nd and host Charlton Athletic.

Player of the Match: Jimmy Dunne steadied Queens Park Rangers with the equaliser and bossed his box, winning nine aerial duels and making seven clearances.

Stat of the Match: Portsmouth posted 66.3% possession, yet managed only two shots on target, underlining control without penetration.

Three Things We Learned: Queens Park Rangers were economical, turning a set piece into their equaliser and putting all three shots on target from eight attempts. Jimmy Dunne's aerial strength was a platform for the visitors, with nine aerials won and seven clearances. Portsmouth slung in 27 crosses at 22.2% accuracy and controlled the ball, but that volume did not become clear chances.