Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Blackburn Rovers continue their competitive rivalry in the English Football League Championship. The two clubs have a history dating back to 1995, with Blackburn historically dominating the head-to-head encounters. Their most recent clash on February 4, 2025, saw QPR secure a rare victory against their rivals with a 2-1 win at Loftus Road..
Historical head-to-head record
Blackburn Rovers have maintained a significant advantage in this fixture throughout the years. Of the 26 matches played since 1995, Blackburn have won 16 while QPR have managed just 4 victories. The remaining 6 matches ended in draws.
The goal-scoring statistics further highlight Blackburn’s dominance. Rovers have netted 41 goals against QPR, averaging 1.6 goals per game. In contrast, QPR have scored 21 goals, averaging a modest 0.8 goals per match.
This historical imbalance has made QPR’s recent victory all the more significant for their supporters.
Recent form between the sides
The recent history between these clubs has been somewhat more balanced, though still favoring Blackburn. In their last five encounters prior to the February 2025 match, QPR struggled considerably, failing to secure a single win against Rovers.
During this period, QPR managed just one draw while suffering four defeats. Their offensive output remained limited, scoring an average of 1 goal per match while conceding 1.8 goals.
Blackburn’s performance in the same timeframe showed more variation with two wins, one draw, and two losses against QPR. Their attacking prowess was evident, averaging 1.8 goals per match while demonstrating defensive solidity by conceding just 0.6 goals per game.
Current standings and significance
| Team | Championship Position (May 2025) |
|——|———————————-|
| Blackburn Rovers | 7th |
| Queens Park Rangers | 15th |
As of May 2025, Blackburn Rovers sit in 7th position in the Championship table, still within reach of the promotion playoff positions, Their higher standing reflects their generally stronger performances throughout the season.
QPR occupy 15th place, comfortably mid-table but without realistic promotion aspirations this season. This position represents a relatively stable campaign for the London club after previous seasons of relegation concerns.
The gap in league positions adds context to their rivalry, with Blackburn typically operating as the stronger side in recent years.
The February 2025 encounter
The most recent claosh between these sides took place on February 4, 2025, at QPR’s home ground, Loftus Road Stadium in London. In what could be considered an upset based on historical performance and current league standings, QPR emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.
This result bucked the trend of Blackburn’s dominance in the fixture and provided QPR supporters with a memorable victory against their northern rivals. The win was particularly significant given QPR’s struggles against Blackburn in recent seasons.
For Blackburn, the defeat represented a missed opportunity to strengthen their playeoff credentials and continue their strong record against QPR.