Well, I wish I'd known that before kick-off, Russell. I'd have put a bet on Scott Malone to get the equaliser.

And on that note, I'll say goodbye. Thanks for your company - it was a gripping match to watch with you.

Cardiff manager Russell Slade, speaking to Sky Sports:  "We're disappointed we've given away two goals from set plays, but we showed great attitude to get back. I couldn't believe we were two down. 

"Do you know something, though? We went for a walk this morning, and Scott Malone said: 'I always score at Loftus Road.'"

Charlie Austin, there, very much giving the impression that he doesn't expect to be a QPR player beyond September 1. As he says, what will be, will be.

QPR striker Charlie Austin, speaking to Sky Sports: "We had chances to make it 3-1, 4-1. But it just shows some of the quality Cardiff have that they can come back."

On his goal:  "They all count. It might not have been the tidiest, but tomorrow in the papers, it will say: Austin goal."

On his future: "I don't know, to be honest. I'm here to play and I'll leave that to my agent and the club. What will be, will be.

"I'm focused on the job in hand. Every player wants to be in the Premier League - I'd be lying if I said I didn't want to play there, but I've got to work hard here."

Cardiff goalscorer Scott Malone, speaking to Sky Sports: "There were two good teams out there who are going to challenge for the top six. I think 2-2 is a fair result.

"We had a good pre-season. We've shown we can fight back - we were 1-0 down to Fulham and 2-0 down here. I hope we can push on."

A really enjoyable game, that - unless you're a QPR fan, I suspect.

Cardiff are making late equalisers something of a speciality. Last Saturday, Craig Noone scored four minutes from the end to secure a point at home to Fulham. Scott Malone's goal is even later - and better.

Just ignore my entry at 88 minutes, eh?

Cardiff have lost a little of their attacking momentum. Before, they were passing the ball around quickly and stretching the home defence. Now they're lumping it up towards substitute Kenwyne Jones. It's leading nowhere.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas breaks for QPR, and feeds Matt Phillips on the right. Phillips has been involved constantly for Rangers, and probably deserves a goal, but his shot is charged down. The corner comes to nothing, but eats up a few more seconds. Chris Ramsey's side edge a little closer to victory.

At the other end, QPR winger Matt Phillips whizzes a shot over the bar from 25 yards. Six minutes left, and there could well be a late twist here.

Cardiff win a free-kick, and the ball is lifted in high towards Sean Morrison, but there isn't really enough power in the delivery, and the defender's header falls comfortably into keeper Rob Green's hands.

A couple more substitutions to bring you up to date with - QPR have brought on Jay Emmanuel-Thomas for Ben Gladwin, while Sammy Ameobi has replaced Anthony Pilkington for Cardiff.

It's a great game this. QPR's Matt Phillips races clear after a spell of Cardiff pressure - a little dink will lift the ball over Simon Moore as the keeper goes to ground, but instead the shot is blasted in, and blocked.

Now... another talking point regarding a possible handball. Anthony Pilkington chases on to a through ball for Cardiff and keeper Rob Green hurtles outside his penalty area to intercept - but does he use his hand? Pilkington is convinced it's handball. Green points to his chest and dashes back to goal before anyone can argue.

Cardiff continuing to play patiently, and it all gets a bit too much for Anthony Pilkington who, after watching his team-mates play the ball around, decides to go for goal from 20 yards. The ball thuds into the advertising boards behind Rob Green's goal.

The sun is still bright at Loftus Road, and it's shining into the eyes of the Cardiff defenders. QPR could make something of this.

For now, though, they're content to spray the ball around on the floor, with Matt Philklips getting wide and whizzing in a cross towards Sebastian Polter, who cannot reach it - and is, in any case, offside.

...But Sean Morrison, scorer of Cardiff's goal, crashes into Ben Gladwin and concedes a free-kick. Respite for Rangers.

Under 20 minutes left. Still anyone's game, this. Especially as Cardiff have a corner...