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West Ham 1-1 QPR: Penalty Save Holds Hammers
West Ham's stoppage-time penalty saved by Pierce Charles keeps the draw as Hammers hold QPR on return from international break.
In brief
West Ham's stoppage-time penalty saved by Pierce Charles keeps the draw as Hammers hold QPR on return from international break. West Ham United drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers after Jarrod Bowen's 91st-minute penalty was saved by Pierce Charles. Originally reported by Sky Sports.
Match Result
West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers drew 1-1 in a Sky Bet Championship match at London Stadium on Friday 9th October 2026.
Controversial Penalty
Nicolas Madsen scored from a penalty after Tomas Soucek was deemed to have fouled Paul Smyth in the 18th minute.
West Ham's Equalizer
Jarrod Bowen scored his seventh goal of the season to equalize after his first shot was blocked in the 90th minute.
Penalty Save
Pierce Charles saved Jarrod Bowen's 91st-minute penalty with a dive to his left, then tipped Arne Engels' follow-up over the bar.
Tomas Soucek's Reaction
Soucek said the referee made a 'massive mistake' and didn't speak to him after the decision.
Nuno's Assessment
Nuno Espirito Santo admitted West Ham started poorly but had chances to win the game after being down.
Key Moment
Amadou Mbengue tugged Pablo's shirt in the 90th minute, giving Bowen a penalty chance.
Result Impact
QPR climbed to fifth place with the point, while West Ham remain in the Sky Bet Championship standings.
What Happens Next
West Ham and QPR face their next Sky Bet Championship fixtures after the draw.
The bottom line
West Ham United drew 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers after Jarrod Bowen's 91st-minute penalty was saved by Pierce Charles.
