News about Chris Willock

THE ADAM SHERGOLD STADIUM KING POWER STADIUM: What seemed to be a blip for Leicester City is now something more serious. This was the third straight defeat for the Championship winners, and what seemed to be a procession back to the Premier League now seems more tense. When Leeds United dropped a few points at lunchtime, Enzo Maresca's side failed to capitalize, and now it's Ipswich Town breathing down their necks, only three points behind. Queens Park Rangers defeated Huddersfield 1-0 thanks to Ilias Chair and Sinclair Armstrong's goals, but the game is still tight, with only two goals to prevent the loss. Following humiliating losses to Middlesbrough and Leeds, Leicester is determined to return to form following a midweek FA Cup victory over Bournemouth.

TARA ANSON-WALSH: With sixth placed Hull's recent form, as well as their first back-to-back victories since April, this seemed to be the right time for the West London team to face a tough-hitter like the Tigers. The match got off with a mixture of nerves and cautious optimism for QPR supporters. However, the Loftus Road faithful grew in number – nearly 17,000 of them – and they lauded their team's efforts.

DEEPDALE, ADAM SHERGOLD: Queens Park Rangers' fortunes may have been a bit bleak for them. Two victories in less than 72 hours under the guidance of their teenage Spanish coach Marti Cifuentes have ignited expectations that a relegation battle isn't inevitable. Despite fighting 10-man Stoke on Tuesday, they deservedly defeated Preston North End in sub-zero weather to jump three points above Huddersfield in 21st position. Paul Smyth's breakthrough goal in the second half was certainly not the prettiest, but QPR are in no position to be picky about aesthetics after seemingly endless strife. In the closing stages, Chris Willock made sure of a close finish.

When fans recall the time they had to put a 6-2 lead over Partizan Belgrade to lose a UEFA Cup tie in 1984, Queens Park Rangers fans still wince. They remember sweeping the Serbs away at Highbury, where Loftus Road's plastic pitch fell foul of EUFA guidelines and then fell apart in Belgrade. Capitulation is an art form that has been used by the soldiers. Nevertheless, what has been going on this season has been a total disaster. In October, QPR was at the top of the Championship table, but with five games remaining, they could be in danger of being pushed through the relegation trapdoor.

After a 2-1 victory over Wigan at Loftus Road on Monday, QPR remained top of the Sky Bet Championship table, caping off a flawless week for the west London club. Rangers' Sam Field put them ahead, but Leon Balogun quickly restored the lead after Nathan Broadhead's equalizer. Rangers' victory was their fifth match in a row, and came 48 hours after boss Mick Beale shocked fans by refusing to lead Wolves.

With a spectacular winning goal at Bramall Lane, Chris Willock shocked early promotion pacesetter Sheffield United. The striker scored his sixth goal in just nine appearances to lift QPR's reputation as a premier league player and hand in the Blades' first loss of the season. After being held in Birmingham on Saturday, Paul Heckingbottom's side has been rattled back on its feet after launching all the early running and winning their first four home games in fine fashion.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP: Patrick Roberts (pictured) scored a quick-fire double as Tony Mowbray claimed his first away victory as Sunderland's boss. Both the former Manchester City winger's goals came in 39 and 41 minutes, and they were based on individual acts of brilliance. He danced past two Reading defenders before slotting into the far corner with his left foot. Rotherham beat Blackpool 3-0 to get off to a good start in the Championship. Meanwhile, Coventry are winless this season, but they did a good job to come back from behind to draw 2-2 at Luton.

Traumatic does not do justice to Oli McBurnie's struggles over the past two years, but a new season has brought the striker's life back to him. The Scotland international, who arrived from Swansea three summers ago, has only scored two goals in as many seasons. With a superb first-half header last night, he scored his second in as many games. Paul Heckingbottom's men leapt ahead of Reading into first place, with defender Anel Ahemdzic leading a spectacular second-half double to sandwich an Iliman Ndiaye's clinical attack.