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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Southampton is set for 24.02.2026 at 20:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Queens Park Rangers, currently sitting 13 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Southampton, positioned 10, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 24.02.2026
- Kickoff: 20:00
- Favorite: Queens Park Rangers
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 05.11.2025, finishing Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Southampton.
Queens Park Rangers Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Queens Park Rangers squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Queens Park Rangers lineup today or Queens Park Rangers starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Queens Park Rangers home performances:
Date Event Score 14.02.2026 Queens Park Rangers vs Blackburn Rovers 1 - 3 06.02.2026 Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 31.01.2026 Queens Park Rangers vs Coventry City 2 - 1
Southampton Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Southampton have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 10
- Recent head-to-head record: Queens Park Rangers 1-2 Southampton
- Wins this season over Queens Park Rangers: 3
Recent away match stats for Southampton:
Date Event Score 14.02.2026 Southampton vs Leicester City 1 - 1 10.02.2026 Leicester City vs Southampton 3 - 4 07.02.2026 Southampton vs Watford 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 21.02.2026, odds point to Queens Park Rangers as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Queens Park Rangers and Southampton lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
