Swans test first for QPR

QPR will start the 2012/13 Barclays Premier League season with a home game against Swansea on August 18.

The Hoops then hit the road with games against Norwich on August 25 and champions Manchester City on September 1. Derby clashes against Fulham are pencilled in for December 15 (home) and March 30 (away) and matches against Chelsea will take place at Loftus Road on September 15 and Stamford Bridge on New Year's Day. Mark Hughes' men entertain West Brom on Boxing Day and finish the campaign with a tricky trip to Liverpool on May 19.