And although they found clear-cut chances hard to come by, it’s now one defeat in 18 months on the road at Championship level for Sean Dyche’s men.

  The Burnley boss named an unchanged side from the one that surrendered a nine-game unbeaten record last time out.

  And there was almost a stunning Loftus Road return for Joey Barton, who saw his second minute free kick bounce up in front of former team mate Rob Green, who grabbed at the second attempt.

  Rangers’ response was immediate and after Matty Phillips and Leroy Fer both blazed over from distance, the Clarets had a big escape.

  James Henry crossed and when the ball dropped kindly to James Perch 12 yards from goal, a timely block saved the day.

  Burnley gradually settled, marshalled well by Barton’s calming influence in midfield. But they were grateful to Tom Heaton on the half hour mark as Rangers broke and Phillips saw his low drive well blocked by the legs of the Burnley keeper.

  The visitors were reduced to sporadic breaks as half time approached, but Andre Gray was a whisker away from beating Green to the ball from a headed back pass that made it a straight race.

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