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Josh Sargent's goal was only his second for Norwich since August Josh Sargent and Jovon Makama were on target as Norwich boosted their survival hopes with a first away win under Philippe Clement. Sargent converted Matej Jurasek's cross in the opening minute of the second half to set the Canaries on course for a victory that lifts them to within a point of safety. The visitors controlled the second period against a jaded Rangers side and might have increased their lead when substitute Makama was foiled by Paul Nardi. But the young forward made it 2-0 in added time and, although Amadou Mbengue replied with a late consolation, it was not enough to deny Norwich their victory. Both teams opted to shuffle the pack following their respective defeats three days earlier, with QPR boss Julien Stephan making eight changes to his starting line-up and Clement making three. Those changes may have contributed to a disjointed first 45 minutes, with the game conducted at a lively pace without either side managing to get on top to any great degree. Rangers went close through Steve Cook, whose glancing header from a corner flew across goal, and Rumarn Burrell latching onto a knockdown from strike partner Richard Kone only to be denied by Vladan Kovacevic at his near post. The visitors' best moment arrived shortly before the interval as Jacob Wright and Sargent combined to play Jurasek through, but his effort was neatly clawed away by Nardi. However, the keeper could do nothing just seconds after the restart as Kenny Mc Lean released Jurasek on the right and he motored past Rhys Norrington-Davies before whipping an inviting cross to the far post for Sargent to head in. Norwich could have capitalised further as Pelle Mattsson's volley whistled just over and Makama, who had just come off the bench, produced a shot on the turn that Nardi parried, and Sargent could only bundle the rebound into the side netting. Rangers pushed forward in the closing stages but offered little to threaten Kovacevic. Norwich extended their lead when Mathias Kvistgaarden broke to set up Makama, whose finish deflected in off Kieran Morgan for his fifth goal in as many games. Kovacevic was finally beaten in the ninth minute of injury time, when Mbengue rifled past him from the edge of the box, but it made little difference as Norwich completed a league double over their hosts. This video can not be played Julien Stéphan post Norwich After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 1st January 2026 at 18: 58 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Julien Stéphan Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Julien Stéphan Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Queens Park Rangers beat Norwich City 3-0 in this fixture last season, last registering home wins in back-to-back EFL campaigns against the Canaries in 2016-17/2017-18 under Ian Holloway. Norwich City beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 in the reverse fixture back in November and will now be aiming to win back-to-back league meetings with QPR for the first time since the 2018-19 season. Queens Park Rangers won 3-1 at home to Watford on New Year's Day last year, last winning on January 1st in back-to-back years in 2007/2008 (vs Colchester and Leicester). Norwich City have only won one of their last eight away games played on New Year’s Day (D4 L3), though it did come last year when beating Luton Town 1-0 at Kenilworth Road. Norwich City have lost six of their last nine league matches in London (W1 D2), with their only win in this sequence coming via a 3-2 victory at Millwall in March 2023. Match ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Norwich City 2. Second Half ends, Queens Park Rangers 1, Norwich City 2. Offside, Norwich City. Jovon Makama is caught offside. Goal! Queens Park Rangers 1, Norwich City 2. Amadou Mbengue (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Goal! Queens Park Rangers 0, Norwich City 2. Jovon Makama (Norwich City) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mathias Kvistgaarden following a fast break. Foul by Kieran Morgan (Queens Park Rangers). Mathias Kvistgaarden (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Fourth official has announced 9 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers) header from very close range misses to the right. Foul by Tony Springett (Norwich City). Steve Cook (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt missed. Rhys Norrington-Davies (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left following a corner. Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Mathias Kvistgaarden. Substitution, Norwich City. Mathias Kvistgaarden replaces Jacob Wright. Corner, Queens Park Rangers. Conceded by Jacob Wright. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers). Dangerous play by Jacob Wright (Norwich City). Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the right wing. Jack Stacey (Norwich City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.