A look back at Sunderland's recent trips to Queens Park Rangers after Lee Johnson's side handed Championship draw in fourth round
Sunderland’s reward for their success over Wigan Athletic in the third round of the Carabao Cup is a trip to London to take on Championship side Queens Park Rangers.
By Joe Ramage
Published 23rd Sep 2021, 14:16 BST
Updated 23rd Sep 2021, 14:36 BST
As first goal in red and white for the on-loan Everton attacker Nathan Broadhead was added to by Luke O’Nien’s second half strike as Lee Johnson’s side produced an impressive display to see off their League One rivals.
And now the Black Cats will take on Championship opposition for the second time in the cup this season after overcoming Blackpool in round two.
The trip to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium will be the second time the Black Cats have met the Hoops in the League Cup after a 2-1 success in 2016’s competition under David Moyes.
And it got us here at the Sunderland Echo thinking about the Wearsiders’ most recent trips to QPR – the good and the bad.
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The trip to the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium will be the second time the Black Cats have met the Hoops in the League Cup after a 2-1 success in 2016’s competition under David Moyes.
5. March 9, 2013 – QPR 3-1 Sunderland
Sunderland’s relegation fears were heightened after Martin O’Neill’s side surrendered a lead back in March 2013. Two stunning strikes from Andros Townsend and Jermaine Jenas added to Loic Remy’s first half equaliser to cancel out Steven Fletcher’s opener. Boss O’Neill would part company at the Stadium of Light three weeks later. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images) Photo: Charlie Crowhurst
The O’Neill era began well at QPR in December 2011 as the Black Cats secured a second win in three games to start life under the Northern Irishman. A devastating breakaway goal from Stephane Sessegnon put Sunderland 2-0 in front and cruising towards three points before Heidar Helguson and Jamie Mackie levelled within the space of four minutes. But a late header from Wes Brown handed Sunderland a dramatic win and an early Christmas present. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
Goals from Grant Leadbitter and Daryl Murphy handed Roy Keane his seventh league win as Sunderland manager and would be the start of a run which would see the Black Cats win 20 of their remaining 27 games of the season – losing just three. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
A classic game of two halves saw Sunderland’s promotion push gain real momentum under Mick McCarthy in April 2005. The Black Cats were deservedly behind at the break thanks to Danny Shittu’s goal but would be level on terms inside a minute of the restart through Andy Welsh’s smart finish in front of a packed away end. Chris Brown put Sunderland ahead before Julio Arca capped a mesmerising second half display for one of the better memories of trips to QPR in recent history. (Photo by Ker Robertson/Getty Images) Photo: Ker Robertson