Loftus Road derby win can be catalyst for playoff charge

QPR manager Jimmy Floyd HasselbainkCredit: Ker Robertson

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Only five miles separate QPR from Brentford and there may not be much between them in tonight’s west London derby at Loftus Road.

Bookmakers are understandably struggling to find a favourite with the sides locked together on 19 points in a tight middle section of the Sky Bet Championship.There is arguably more scope in the Brentford ranks and a win in Shepherd’s Bush would have them eyeing a charge for the top six.

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Mark LangdonRacing Post Sport

Published on 27 October 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:14, 27 October 2016

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