Queens Park Rangers were cast aside by Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Loftus Road to leave the Hoops still in a fight for Championship safety.
Danny Graham’s opener from the spot after 21 minutes gave the visitors something to show for their dominance before Bradley Dack’s header made it two just after half-time.
Substitute Matt Smith netted late on but it was a mere consolation in a poor defensive showing from QPR.
Rovers put their stamp on proceedings with an abundance of chances prior to taking the lead – Corry Evans and Darragh Lenihan coming close before Josh Scowen’s rash foul enabled Graham to make it 1-0.
The Hoops rallied with Bright Osayi-Samuel leading the charge, curling wide and firing over but nevertheless went in at the break behind.
Rovers then doubled their lead 28 seconds after the restart; Adam Armstrong bursting down the right and Dack heading in the rebound after his initial effort was parried.
QPR caretaker boss John Eustace introduced Nakhi Wells and Matt Smith in search of a comeback with the latter flicking a consolation header in to add hope but it was too little, too late.