Queens Park Rangers vs Peterborough United. Carabao Cup First Round.
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Monday 13 August 2018 12:42, UK
Boss Steve McClaren will be seeking to avoid a third straight loss when QPR host Peterborough in the Carabao Cup.
Paul Smyth was replaced at half-time of Saturday's 2-1 loss to Sheffield United by Bright Osayi-Samuel, who could come in to start. Defender Darnell Furlong remains unavailable and no date has been set for his recovery from a long-term knee injury.
Defender Grant Hall is nearing his return following a seven-month absence with a knee problem.
After two wins in two League One games, Peterborough will be eyeing an upset against Rangers. Mark O'Hara scored twice in Saturday's 4-1 win at Rochdale, when new signing Ivan Toney made his debut off the substitutes' bench.
Toney, signed from Newcastle, could make his first start at Loftus Road. Boss Steve Evans has been impressed by Siriki Dembele, who has taken the place of wantaway winger Marcus Maddison, and does not plan to make many changes.
QPR have never lost at home to Peterborough in all competitions, winning six and drawing six.
Peterborough are unbeaten in their last four matches against QPR, although three have been draws (W1).
QPR will face Peterborough in the League Cup for the first time since 1990, when the then top-flight club progressed over two legs by an aggregate score of 4-2.
Peterborough have progressed in nine of their last 12 first round League Cup ties but were eliminated at this stage last season to Barnet.
Former Peterborough striker Conor Washington scored 33 goals in 93 appearances for the Posh in all competitions before joining QPR in January 2016. He has netted just 14 goals in 92 games for the Hoops.
