With six of his seven defeats as QPR head coach coming by one-goal margins, Marti Cifuentes would have felt that his side are not far away from turning the corner.
However, an eight-game winless streak in all competitions meant that confidence was low ahead of an important London derby against Millwall last weekend, the Hoops at risk of being cut adrift in the bottom three.
In response, QPR delivered a 2-0 victory to ease any pressure on their boss, posting their first triumph since the success over Hull City on December 9.
QPR now have three clean sheets in eight games, an indication that foundations have been laid at Loftus Road, but there is the pressure to deliver results as soon as possible.
Although they possess the worst home record in the division, QPR have collected seven points from their most recent six games on familiar territory at a time when Huddersfield have been less than impressive on their travels.
Darren Moore would have been content with the point that was earned from the 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers last weekend, particularly with his side having hit back from conceding an early goal.
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Nevertheless, it extended their winless streak away from home in the Championship to five matches, six if you include the 5-0 reverse at Manchester City in the FA Cup.
As long as Huddersfield remain outside of the bottom three, Moore may remain in a job, but he has now reached a point where just three victories have been posted in 22 games.
If a 10th defeat is suffered on Sunday, Huddersfield will end the week in the relegation zone, leaving their hierarchy with a dilemma over how to approach the closing four days of the transfer window.
