Queens Park Rangers are leading Bolton Wanderers at the interval as they aim to strengthen their grip on second place in the Championship.

A nasty looking injury picked up by Bolton defender Tim Ream meant for a slow start to the game, with Hayden White coming on to make his first-team debut at full-back.

Darren Pratley had the contest's first real opportunity with 15 minutes on the clock, breaking down the left before dragging his effort wide of goal.

Pratley was involved again shortly after when he found striker Craig Davies following some sloppy defending, although the striker's effort was well saved by Robert Green at full stretch.

Davies came even closer shortly before half time, with the Welshman's curling strike hitting the crossbar.

Despite the Trotters' chances, it was QPR who took a first-half lead when Charlie Austin headed past Andy Lonergan from a Matty Phillips cross.

Deep into the seven minutes of added time at the end of the first half, Tom Carroll attempted to beat Lonergan with a curling effort of his own, but the Wanderers keeper was equal to it and pushed the ball around the post.