Burnley Seeks Championship Title in Clash with QPR

LOFTUS ROAD, UK — Burnley will aim to take the top spot in the Championship when they face Queens Park Rangers (QPR) on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. The match is set to kick off at 12:30 PM local time.

Burnley, who secured their return to the Premier League for next season, is locked in a title race with Leeds United. Both clubs are tied at 94 points, with Leeds currently ahead on goal difference. Burnley is striving for their third consecutive Championship title, a feat no team has accomplished before.

QPR, meanwhile, finished 18th last season but have improved to 15th place this year, gathering 53 points from 44 matches with 13 wins, 14 draws, and 17 losses. Despite their mid-table position, they must be cautious as they are only three points ahead of 19th-placed Oxford United.

Entering this match, QPR is looking to bounce back after a 2-1 defeat to Swansea City, marking their first loss since March. The home team has only managed to secure six wins at Loftus Road this season, which has been a challenging venue for them.

In their previous encounter, QPR held Burnley to a goalless draw at Turf Moor earlier this season. However, in their last match at Loftus Road in December 2022, QPR suffered a 3-0 defeat to the Clarets.

Burnley’s campaign has been impressive, with 26 wins, 16 draws, and just two losses, alongside an exceptional defensive record, having conceded only 15 goals this season, while scoring 61. The Clarets are favorites to win this clash, as they seek to capitalize on Leeds United’s absence this weekend.

Injuries are a concern for QPR, with key players unable to compete. Head coach Cifuentes may shuffle the lineup to accommodate recent injuries, while Burnley, who have a healthy squad, will likely field their strongest team.

As the match approaches, QPR hopes to create a difficult challenge for Burnley while the Clarets aim to secure three points and maintain their title ambitions.