Wayne Routledge's second half hat-trick helped send Queen's Park Rangers into the second round of the Carling Cup with a 5-0 thrashing of Exeter City.

The former Tottenham winger struck three times in 13 second half minutes to send the Londoners through, while City had defender Scott Golbourne sent off for a deliberate handball.

After a goalless first half, Rangers went in front on 53 minutes. Exeter striker Marcus Stewart was dispossessed on halfway by Mikele Leigertwood and he lofted the ball over the top of the Grecians' backline. Routledge nipped in and lifted the ball over Paul Jones and into an unguarded net.

Exeter's hopes of reaching round two for the first time since 1993 were dashed when Routledge grabbed his second goal moments later. Patrick Agyemang did the spade work before slipping the ball into the path of the winger, who drilled home his second goal.

Routledge completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot. Kasper Gorkss' header appeared to hit the post and cross the line before being cleared by Scott Golbourne. The linesman flagged for a penalty, Golbourne was sent off and Routledge sent Jones the wrong way with the spot kick.

Substitute Allessandro Pellicori's simple tap in and Hogan Ephram's close range rocket sealed an emphatic win for the Londoners.

Teams

Exeter Jones, Duffy, Seaborne, Taylor, Golbourne,Stewart (Tully 67), Sercombe, Russell (Logan 73), Cozic,Harley, McAllister (Norwood 72).

Subs Not Used: Marriott, Saunders, Burnell, Archibald-Henville.

Sent Off: Golbourne (65).

QPR Cerny, Connolly, Stewart, Gorkss, Borrowdale,Routledge (Ainsworth 66), Buzsaky, Leigertwood, Ephraim,Vine (Pellicori 67), Agyemang (Mahon 73).

Subs Not Used: Putnins, Ramage, Hall, Alberti.

Booked: Ephraim.

Goals: Routledge 53, 61, 66 pen, Pellicori 85, Ephraim 89.

Att: 4,614

Ref: Steve Bratt (W Midlands).