R's ace available to face former club

Ben Watson is available for QPR's home clash with his former club Crystal Palace on Tuesday after serving a two-match ban.

The midfielder, who is on loan from Wigan following his £2million switch from Selhurst Park in January, has missed the last two matches after his red card against Reading. However he will be available for the rearranged clash against the Eagles at Loftus Road after the original fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Mikele Leigertwood is expected to drop back to replace Peter Ramage at full-back to accommodate Watson's return, while midfielder Gavin Mahon faces a late fitness test after missing Friday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester with a hip injury.

Jim Magilton's side is otherwise at full strength and they can jump up to fifth in the Championship table with a win against Palace.