Worthing 1 – 0 Queens Park Rangers U21
International Club Friendly – 22 July 2026

Match Overview

Worthing secured a hard‑earned 1‑0 victory over a youthful Queens Park Rangers Under‑21 side in a pre‑season friendly. The non‑league hosts showed their experience against a technically capable but physically less developed QPR outfit.

Goal and Flow

The decisive moment came shortly before the hour mark. Worthing’s left‑wing burst into the box and was brought down, earning a penalty that was calmly converted into the bottom corner. The Reds then managed the game effectively, dropping deep to protect their lead while QPR’s academy players sought an equaliser.

Queens Park Rangers U21 enjoyed long spells of possession and created several half‑chances, but Worthing’s goalkeeper produced a couple of smart saves to preserve the clean sheet. The visitors’ best opportunity came from a curling free kick that sailed just over the crossbar in the 75th minute.

Development vs. Experience

For QPR’s Under‑21s, this was a useful test of their ability to break down a compact, experienced defence. Worthing’s physicality and game management proved decisive, highlighting the gap between senior non‑league football and top‑level youth sides.

Looking Ahead

Worthing will take confidence from a solid defensive display and a clinical penalty conversion. The QPR youngsters, meanwhile, gained valuable minutes against adult opposition as they continue their development pathway.