Roy Hodgson maintained his unbeaten record as Bristol City manager with a goalless draw against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road. The result extended Bristol City’s positive run since Hodgson took interim charge, having won their first two matches following a challenging period in which the team secured only one victory in nine games.

The match marked Rangers’ fifth consecutive unbeaten fixture, during which they welcomed back Rumarn Burrell after a layoff of more than three months. Burrell entered the game as a substitute in the second half alongside Daniel Bennie, replacing Seny Kone and Rayan Kolli as Queens Park Rangers sought to add attacking impetus.

Bristol City showed more attacking intent in the opening period. Scott Twine came closest to opening the scoring but was unable to properly connect with a half-volley. Rangers goalkeeper Joe Walsh was forced to make several key saves, including stopping attempts from Mark Sykes and Emil Riis, and reacting swiftly to block another effort from Twine before conceding a corner. Later in the half, Smyth failed to find the target after good wing play by Kolli.

The encounter highlighted a more defensively resilient Bristol City side under Hodgson’s management. The interim head coach has strengthened the team’s organization and stability after inheriting a squad struggling for results earlier in the season. Meanwhile, QPR’s tactical changes in the second half aimed to capitalize on their home advantage, but neither team was able to break the deadlock.

The match concluded without goals, preserving the unbeaten runs of both clubs and reflecting a contest marked by solid defensive performances rather than offensive breakthroughs.