The closure of the transfer window saw a number of Premier League clubs linked with a move for Austin, who says he turned down the chance to move to the top-flight in the summer, but the former Non League hotshot will now turn his attention to getting QPR out of the Championship.
Four goals in five league appearances to date this season show the quality of the 26-year-old although he missed out on a goal the last time he faced Nottingham Forest despite his teammates grabbing five in April 2014!
For the Reds, the lunchtime televised kick-off could see debuts for deadline signings Chris O'Grady, Nelson Oliveira and Ryan Mendes as manager Dougie Freedman looks for the best way to get the most out of his new attacking options.