QPR and Lincoln City prepare for rare Championship clash

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and Lincoln City are set to face each other in the Championship, marking their first league meeting since April 1962, according to Yahoo Sports. This will be only their fifth league encounter overall, with QPR having won the previous matches, including a 5-0 victory in 1962 and a 4-2 League Cup win in 1971.

QPR currently sit 11th in the Championship, having drawn 1-1 against Burnley recently and dropping to their lowest position this season. They remain close to the top eight, just two points behind, while Lincoln City is 19th, five points above the relegation zone after losing five of their last seven games.

The recent form of both teams shows challenges; QPR have drawn six games this season, one of the highest in the league, while Lincoln has struggled with five losses in seven matches, matching their total losses from the previous 42 games.

Richard Kone of QPR has been a key player this season, involved in more Championship goals than any other QPR player, with four goals and one assist in his last three appearances. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in this upcoming match.

This rare meeting between QPR and Lincoln City adds historical significance to their Championship clash, with both sides eager to gain momentum in the league.

What we're watching: How QPR's recent chance creation and Lincoln's struggle to avoid relegation will influence the outcome of this long-awaited match.