QPR's forward Richard Kone missed several chances in a 0-0 draw with Bolton at Loftus Road. The match saw Kone create four clear-cut opportunities but was unable to convert, leading to a quadruple substitution by head coach Julien Stephan.

Key Moments

Kone, who had been left out of last weekend's win at Portsmouth, returned to the Rangers side for this fixture. He had four clear-cut chances in the first half, all thwarted by Bolton keeper Jack Bonham. The first was a weak shot after a pass from Ilias Chair, which Bonham held. A second opportunity came when Kone was put through on goal by Harvey Vale, but Bonham again denied him, tipping over an early strike from Vale.

A third chance arose when Bolton were unable to clear their lines and Ronnie Edwards pulled the ball back from the right-hand touchline; Kone could not finish. The final opportunity came just after the hour mark via a low cross from the right by Amadou Mbengue, but Bonham saved once more.

Substitutions and Tactical Changes

After the first half, QPR dominated the second and appealed in vain for a penalty when Saito was upended by Josh Sheehan. The chances continued, with Kone nodding the ball towards Vale, who could only head straight at Bonham. In the 60th minute, Julien Stephan made a quadruple substitution, replacing Kone with Rumarn Burrell and sending on fit-again midfielder Nicolas Madsen along with recent signings Tariq Lamptey and Dennis Cirkin, who made their debuts.

Bolton's Performance

Despite the pressure and possession, Bolton were unable to create further openings until Bonham again came to the visitors' rescue in stoppage time, this time spreading himself to deny Paul Smyth at point-blank range. Smyth then threatened again, darting in from the left before being thwarted by Lewis Brunt's well-timed challenge as the R's attacker shaped to shoot.

Season Context

For promoted Wanderers, who beat Preston in their opening match, four points from their first two games represent an encouraging start in the Championship. They rode their luck at times, and could easily have been two or more goals down by half-time, but they battled hard and always looked to threaten on the counter-attack. QPR also have four points but will be deeply frustrated not to have followed up their opening-day victory at Pompey with another win.

Dennis Cirkin made his debut in the match.