Overview
- David Strelec and Morgan Whittaker scored before half-time, Tommy Conway added a second-half penalty, and Nicolas Madsen replied from the spot for QPR.
- Conway ended a 16‑game goal drought by converting from 12 yards after Callum Brittain drew the foul.
- Whittaker continued his prolific run with a sixth goal in six appearances, finishing a move launched by goalkeeper Sol Brynn’s long kick.
- Hellberg praised a dominant first half for its quality and control, with Hayden Hackney supplying a defence‑splitting assist and Boro dictating the tempo.
- QPR arrived on a strong run of four wins in five, and head coach Julien Stephan called Middlesbrough the best team his side have faced this season.