‘Exceptional’, ‘Classy’ - Bristol City player ratings after comfortable QPR win
How the Bristol City players fared in the player ratings after a 2-0 win over QPR
Bristol City recorded their highest league finish under Nigel Pearson after winning 2-0 against QPR on the final day.
Goals from Mark Sykes and Sam Bell in either half gave the Robins the victory at Loftus Road in front of a sold-out away end. It was a result that secured a 14th-placed finish, their highest since 2020.
Here’s how Bristol City’s players fared against QPR:
Max O’Leary - 7
O’Leary didn’t face much from QPR but when called upon did what was required of him.
Cameron Pring - 8
An exceptional first-half performance from Pring. He made two brilliant goal saving blocks and also got the assist for Sykes goal.
Kal Naismith (subbed off, 64) - 7
Defended resolutely and coped well with the threat of Chris Martin.
Zak Vyner - 8
Harshly booked for a foul in the first-half. He did well when defending his goal with some good blocks.
George Tanner - 7
It was the other full-back Pring that got the plaudits but Tanner didn’t do too badly either.
Matty James (subbed off, 84) - 7
Another sound performance from James. His performances aren’t flashy but he did the job.
Joe Williams (subbed off, 63) - 8
Brilliant pass to find Bell for the second goal. Shook off an early injury worry and commanded the midfield.
Sam Bell - 7
Got his goal after being found in the right place at the right time. He didn’t have many opportunities but took his chance.
Alex Scott - 7
Involved in the build-up to Sykes’ goal. He put in a classy display. Here’s hoping it’s not the last we see of him in a red shirt
Mark Sykes - 7
Sykes caused the QPR full-backs a fair few problems and showed his clinical side with a close-ranged finish.
Tommy Conway (subbed off, 64) - 6
Missed a good chance to make sure he’d win the Golden Boot.
Andi Weimann (subbed on, 63) - 6
Came on after QPR made a raft of changes. QPR’s subs took the game in their favour.
Anis Mehmeti subbed on, 63) - 6
Came on and showed some early promise but QPR controlled the rest of the half from the subs.
Nahki Wells (subbed on, 64) - 6
Not many chances to make the top scorer race at the club interesting.
Tomas Kalas (subbed on, 64) - 6
QPR tried to break down Bristol City but could not find that opening. Credit to Kalas for replacing Naismith, and keeping a clean sheet. Is that the last we see of him?
Andy King (subbed on, 84) - N/A