LONDON (Interstat) — George Shepherd recorded a hat trick as Coventry U21 defeated QPR U21 5-1 on Tuesday, handing the home side another loss in the competition. Shepherd struck in the 3rd, 46th and 50th minutes, giving the visitors control before Coventry added a fourth goal in the 60th. Josh Stidder made it 5-0 in the 79th. QPR U21 scored in second-half stoppage time to avoid a shutout. Shepherd played the full 90 minutes and finished with three goals. Stidder also played 90 minutes and scored once. Coventry U21 improved to 2-0 in the competition and 2-0 across all competitions. QPR U21 fell to 0-3 in the competition and 1-4 across all competitions. Coventry’s previous result this season was a home win over Colchester U21. QPR’s previous matches included losses to Swansea U21, Bolton U21 and Blackburn U21, plus a home win over Bolton U21. QPR next travels to Southampton U21 in Premier League Cup play.