Leyton Orient v QPR 11AUG21 1-1 FT (5-3 penalties) EFL Cup

Well after a disappointing opening to the Championship focus switches to the Carabao Cup when QPR travel to Leyton Orient. It is no exaggeration to state that QPR's success in any cup has been disappointing, and you have to wonder whether Mark Warburton will be that interested if he is really pushing for a Play-off place as the bare minimum. It may be that Saturday's draw means MW wants those who started on Saturday to prove they can work better together by selecting them to play the Orient, but he does have subs who are surely eager to prove their credentials for starting in future? I said in the Hoops & Dreams QPR Podcast I felt he would field the same side as Saturday, but I have changed my mind. I believe he will include the fringe players and use their inclusion to remind the first team starters they should be watching over their shoulders... So the likes of Bettache, Dunne, Kakay and Uncle Albert to start.

Orient also drew on Saturday (against Salford) and they will be looking for a profitable cup run. If we do not play our best side then I expect this to be a close game, but one the Rs should win. What do you think?