The match between QPR and Swansea began on a sour note for the home team as defender Steve Cook gifted the visitors an early goal. This was Cook's 100th and final appearance for QPR, and the mistake marred his farewell. The 35-year-old, who has played for Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest, was given a warm sendoff by the fans despite the error.
Swansea capitalized on the mistake, with Ronald scoring his first goal since September after a mix-up between Cook and Rhys Norrington-Davies. Later, Zan Vipotnik scored a penalty to double Swansea's lead, although the decision was met with controversy as the foul occurred outside the box. QPR managed a stoppage-time consolation through Norrington-Davies but ultimately fell short. Both teams, stuck in mid-table, had little to gain from the match.
In the post-match interview, QPR's manager Julien Stephan praised Cook's contributions to the team, both on and off the pitch, and wished him the best for his future. Swansea's manager, Vitor Matos, expressed satisfaction with the win but felt that the penalty decision was unjust.