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In 1974 Dave Sexton joined as manager and, in 1975 – 76 led QPR to the runners-up spot in the First Division, missing out on the Championship by a single point with a squad containing seven England internationals and internationals from the home nations.

After completing their 42-game season, QPR sat at the top of the league, one point ahead of Liverpool who went on to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers to clinch the title.

Wolves were relegated to the Second Division that same season.

The late 1970s also saw some cup success with Rangers reaching the semi-finals of the League Cup and in their first entry into European football reached the quarter finals of the UEFA Cup losing to AEK Athens on penalties.

Following Sexton's departure in 1977 the club eventually slipped into the Second Division in 1979.