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[Steve Russell]

My report from last season....

QPR FC Women (1) – Norwich City Women (2)

FA Women’s National League Division One (South East)

Team: Francis-Pownall, Curr, Searle, Hill, Blodgett, Lewin, Petit, Hennessy, Stanley, Akerman, McCrea.
Attendance: 1,917

As the Loftus Road crowd continued to build, the ball was played through to Renai McCrea.
The R’s wing-back then got into a good position, but she shot wide of the target.

At the other end, a ball squared from the right narrowly evaded a team mate at full-stretch in the
six-yard box.

Then, following a corner, Georgie Lewin’s header flashed just wide of the upright.

Rangers took a deserved lead in the 15th minute when Grace Stanley notched up her eighth goal of the season, after
being set-up by Renai McCrea.

In the 35th minute, Mya Francis-Pownall was dramatically shown a red card. The R’s keeper had advanced from her area
to clear the ball, but in an attempt to do so, she fouled Ellie Smith. Defender Jo Blodgett then donned the keeper’s jersey.

Now playing in a 4-4-1 formation, the Rangers team still maintained their shape.

Jo Blodgett was soon called into action when she put Rachel Lawrence’s dangerous cross/shot behind.
However, the Canaries equalised from the resulting corner after Megan Todd’s header found the back of the net.

The R’s stand-in keeper then did well when she managed to hang on to a low drive.

Four added minutes were indicated and during this period Jo Blodgett superbly knocked Alice Parker’s strike onto
the crossbar. Half-time: 1-1.

Into the second-half and the home side continued to battle for possession. An Ellie Searle effort went just wide of
the target.

Steve Quashie made two changes on 57 minutes, which saw the introduction of Grace Shephard and Jess Harris at the
expense of Alice Curr and Katie Akerman respectively.

Within a minute or so of coming on, Jess Harris shot just wide of the post.

The visitors took the lead in the 64th minute. Following a ball in from the right, Ellie Smith toe-poked it into the net
from the edge of the six-yard box.

A few minutes later, Emilia Nygaard-Parsons replaced Kasha Petit.

On 74 minutes, the chant of ‘Q-P-R’, Q-P-R’ gathered momentum around the South Africa Road Stand.

The Canaries were pushed onto the back-foot during the closing stages. Sarah Quantrill managed to grab hold of a
Rangers strike on goal.

On 82 minutes, Izzy Owen came on for Renai McCrea and the final substitution was made shortly after, when
Grace Stanley made-way for Frankie Webster.

Into the seven added minutes, and with Rangers still looking for an equaliser, Jo Blodgett headed up-field to take a
free kick from a widish position, 30-yards or so out.

Sarah Quantrill was booked for time-wasting, but for all their spirited endeavour, Rangers couldn’t find that second goal.

The league leaders therefore extended their unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions.

And next up for the R’s was a midweek home game against Actonians at the Powerday Stadium.

[Steve Russell]

Pleased to see that this one will be a family day & that we can get
hold of a programme. Find it odd though that the Box Office & Club Shop
will be closed??

ON SUNDAY, QPR FC Women host Norwich City Women in W12.
Be sure to read the information below to make the most of your trip to MATRADE Loftus Road.

It is important that all supporters attending the match aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare and have
their tickets ready as they approach the turnstiles.

Cancer screening stall
For Sunday’s fixture, there will be a stall outside the stadium promoting cancer screening opportunities that women
have within their lifetime, as well as raising awareness with regards to the HPV vaccine for younger girls.

Head to the ground early to take a look.

Rainbow Laces campaign
This weekend’s fixture will mark the beginning of the Rainbow Laces campaign in support of equality and diversity.
This is also to encourage LGBT+ acceptance among children and young people involved in community and education
initiatives such as Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks, and within academies.

Matchday activities
Inside the stadium there will be face-painting and a number of other activities for fans to get involved in, including
at half-time.

Our mascot Spark will also be at the fixture on Sunday to take photos with supporters and cheer on the team!

Travel information
There are continued works being carried out on the A40 Westway until May 2025, this is due to critical safety works.

Please plan your journey accordingly. Find more information HERE.

Matchday programme
There will be matchday programmes being sold inside the stadium, priced at just £2 and including a match preview
and QPR FC Women’s team photo!

Be sure to get your programme signed by the players this weekend.

Saltdean offer
Those with a ticket for this Sunday’s game will get discounted admission at our Women's FA Cup fixture versus
Saltdean United at the SkyEx Community Stadium next weekend.

Members of staff will be handing out leaflets after the game.

QPR Superstore & Box Office
The Stadium Superstore and Box Office will be closed on Sunday.

Digital ticketing
Match ticket holders should add their ticket to their Apple/Android wallet or display the QR code within the PDF
attached on the ticket email which can be scanned on a mobile device or printed off.

Supporters cannot access their tickets via the QPR App.

If you are yet to receive an email with your digital season ticket or match ticket, please check your junk/spam folder.

With automated turnstiles in operation, supporters should ensure they have their tickets ready to scan as they approach
the entrance. As a result, it is important fans arrive early to ensure timely entry into the stadium. Under-14s must be
accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over when attending MATRADE Loftus Road.


Reporting anti-social behaviour
There is no place for anti-social behaviour at MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium. If you see it, please report it. Here's how
you can get in touch:

Email: You can also report anything you see to the team via email at operations@qpr.co.uk.

Call: You can call 07557 435 421 to report anything you see or hear. Please note, you can remain anonymous if you wish.

Reminder to fans
When attending MATRADE Loftus Road to support the team, please remember to behave responsibly and adhere to
the following points:

Do not throw any objects
Do not use offensive language or behave in an inappropriate manner
Do not encroach on to the playing surface
Do not enter the stadium with any flare, firework or similar device
Any supporter found guilty of any of the above may face a lifetime ban from the stadium.

QPR have signed up to the EFL’s flares and pyrotechnics charter meaning anyone found with a flare or pyrotechnic
device within the stadium will be subject to a three-year ban. They may also be subject to criminal prosecution.

Supporters are asked to assist the club in identifying anyone behaving in an unacceptable manner by emailing
operations@qpr.co.uk or by calling 07557 435 421. All correspondence will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Thank you.

Leaving the stadium
Supporters are asked to be respectful and considerate to our neighbours when arriving and leaving the stadium.

We remind supporters to use main roads and avoid cut-throughs on residential properties when travelling to MATRADE
Loftus Road. Supporters' cooperation is always greatly appreciated.

Supporters should note they will not be able to cut through the estate opposite Wood Lane Station with the gate
now shut on matchdays.

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It is important that all supporters attending the match aim to arrive with plenty of time to spare and have
their tickets ready as they approach the turnstiles.

Be aware, there will be delays for fans coming up by rail into Paddington; there are engineering works on the line
and reduced or diverted services. Put me off, coming from Reading.