1. Fortuna Wiener Neustädter SC 1–3 Queens Park Rangers
International Club Friendly | July 17, 2026 | Kick-off: 00:30

Queens Park Rangers began their pre‑season tour with a comfortable 3–1 victory over Austrian second‑division side 1. Fortuna Wiener Neustädter SC. Playing in front of a small but vocal crowd at the Wiener Neustadt Arena, the Championship outfit showed superior fitness and quality.

Match Overview

QPR dominated from the start. They pressed high and created several early chances. The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when striker Lyndon Dykes latched onto a through ball and finished calmly. Wiener Neustädter responded well and equalised just before the half‑hour mark, as forward Marco Perchtold headed in from a free‑kick.

The second half was one‑sided. QPR regained the lead in the 53rd minute through a powerful strike from midfielder Ilias Chair. The visitors then put the game beyond doubt in the 71st minute when substitute Chris Willock slotted home after a defensive error.

Key Moments

• 16' – Dykes opens the scoring for QPR with a composed finish.
• 29' – Perchtold equalises for Wiener Neustädter with a well‑directed header.
• 53' – Chair restores QPR’s lead with a low drive from 20 yards.
• 71' – Willock capitalises on a mix‑up in the home defence to make it 3–1.
• 85' – QPR goalkeeper Seny Dieng saves a penalty to preserve the two‑goal margin.

Tactical Story

QPR set up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, with Chair playing in the number‑10 role behind Dykes. The width was provided by full‑backs, while the double pivot of Sam Field and Andre Dozzell controlled possession. Wiener Neustädter, playing a 5‑3‑2, tried to sit deep and counter, but QPR’s speed in transition was too much.

Standout Performers

• Ilias Chair (QPR) – Scored one, created several chances, and dictated play.
• Lyndon Dykes (QPR) – Led the line effectively and got a deserved goal.
• Marco Perchtold (Wiener Neustädter) – The home side’s best player, scoring with a fine header.

Friendly Significance

For QPR, this was the first of three friendlies during their Austrian training camp. Manager Marti Cifuentes will be encouraged by the attacking fluidity but will want to address the defensive lapse that led to the equaliser. Wiener Neustädter, preparing for a new season in the Austrian 2. Liga, gained valuable fitness and experience against a higher‑level opponent.