Paul Ince’s side drop from 46 points to 40, which leaves them hovering just a point above the bottom three.
Unsurprisingly, odds on the Royals being relegated to League One have since been slashed by bookmakers.
Here’s the latest odds according to Casinos En Ligne...
1. Concerned
Paul Ince's side are now just a point above the relegation zone Photo: CameraSport - Rich Linley
2. QPR - 7/2
Gareth Ainsworth's side currently sit 18th, three points clear of the bottom three. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton
3. Cardiff City - 3/1
The Blueburds are hovering above the bottom three on goal difference only, albeit with a game in hand. Photo: CameraSport - Kevin Barnes
4. Rotherham United - 5/2
Matt Taylor's side are currently 19th, two points above the relegation zone. Photo: CameraSport - Mick Walker
5. Huddersfield Town - 6/4
Neil Warnock's side, who have won their last two, are level on points with Cardiff. Photo: CameraSport - Dave Howarth
6. Reading - 5/4 (was 8/1)
Odds have now been slashed on Reading to be relegated following their six-point deduction. Photo: CameraSport - David Horton