Ipswich Town blanks QPR 3‑0 behind two early goals

IPSWICH, England (Interstat) — Ipswich Town scored three unanswered goals to defeat Queens Park Rangers 3-0 on Saturday in a Championship match at Portman Road. George Hirst opened the scoring in the third minute, Jaden Philogene doubled the lead in the ninth minute and Kasey McAteer added a third in the 85th minute. Defender Darnell Furlong provided an assist and received a yellow card in the 46th minute. Leif Davis and Paul Smyth also were cautioned. Ipswich improved to 18-5-12 in Championship play and 18-5-12 across all competitions. QPR dropped to 15-20-10 in league action and 15-21-10 overall.