Football: Queens Rangers 1 - 2 Swansea City
Swansea City held on at QPR to secure a fifth successive Championship victory.
The away side took control before half-time as QPR defender Morgan Fox turned Josh Tymon's cross into his own net.
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The Welsh side deservedly doubled their advantage early in the second period when Harry Darling swept in from close range, with Rangers finally coming into the contest when Karamoko Dembele drilled in off the post with almost his first touch after coming off the bench.
However, Swansea managed to protect their lead with relative ease from that point on to ensure this was another positive day for caretaker boss Alan Sheehan.
Still mission accomplished for QPR.
A few weeks ago, they were still glancing nervously towards the relegation places having struggled for consistency throughout much of the season.
Relegation to League One would have been a disaster for the club. However, recent successes such as the one away at Preston North End meant there was no need for tension on Easter Monday.
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This may have gone some way to explain the lack of early intensity in this match. Despite this lack of intensity and being 2-0 down, Rangers did find a route back into the game through their first genuine chance.
Jack Colback managed to feed Nicolas Madsen, whose ball in behind teed up Dembele to beat Lawrence Vigouroux at his near post.
The goal gave Marti Cifuentes' side some momentum for the first time, but there was little sign of a late equaliser as Swansea's rearguard stood firm.
Best fan reaction
Fans expressed mixed emotions following a subdued performance. With safety already secured, the mood at Loftus Road was more reflective than frustrated, as supporters looked ahead to next season with cautious optimism and a sense of relief after a hard-fought survival.
Jack, a QPR season ticket holder, said: "A disappointing afternoon, but we played with the knowledge that we had already stayed up, which would explain the lack of intensity. Roll on next season."
This view was echoed by Sophie, who added: "I genuinely think nobody cared about the match, fans included. We achieved our aim for the season and can now look forward to another year in the Championship."
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