Queens Park Rangers returned to winning ways with a 2-1 home victory over Coventry City at Loftus Road on January 31, 2026. The Hoops showed character to bounce back from their late defeat in the previous round. QPR took an early lead with a close-range finish, but Coventry grew into the game and equalized before halftime with a deflected effort. The second half was an end-to-end affair, with QPR eventually regaining the lead through a penalty after a handball in the box. Coventry pushed for another equalizer but found the QPR defense in determined mood. The three points were vital for QPR's mid-table stability and provided relief for the home fans, while Coventry's inconsistent form on the road continued, leaving them in a lower mid-table position.