A Dominic Solanke header secured Bournemouth's first win in seven games and took them top of the Championship with victory at QPR.
Solanke glanced in for his 18th goal of the season after 41 minutes at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
But QPR, in their first game for 22 days because of Covid, missed the chance to move into the top six with the defeat.
They ended the match with 10 men as substitute Andre Dozzell was sent off in injury time for two bookings.
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Despite their lofty position, Bournemouth's form coming into this game was poor.