After storm Bram led to the late call off of our cup game last Tuesday, we are back at Palmerston tomorrow for the re-scheduled tie against Dunfermline in the last 32 of the KDM Evolution Trophy.
The two sides faced each other in the Scottish Cup at the end of last month with the Championship side progressing through to the fourth round with a two-one victory at East End Park. We go into this game on the back of a good win over Alloa that moved us back into the top four in league one. Our opponents currently sit fifth in the league above just outside the play-off places after a one all draw at Queens Park.
Ahead of the match, Manager Peter Murphy said “It was a good all-round performance from the team on Saturday at Alloa and more like what we are looking for. We worked for each other, we were good going forward and kept a clean sheet, something that we need to be doing consistently. The games are coming thick and fast so we need to manage the squad. It was the correct decision to call the game off last week, but hopefully we get it played this time around. We know how good a side Dunfermline are and what we can expect from them. It is a lucrative competition for clubs who can progress so both teams will be going out for a win which should make for an entertaining game.”
Supporters Information
HOME supports will be located within The Thompson Solicitors stand, along with sections 1 – 3 of the BDS stand and the Oakbank Terracing. While for this match, sections 4 & 5 of the BDS has been allocated to AWAY fans.
To gain entry to the BDS stand – ALL supporters should use turnstiles 1 & 2. Entry to the Oakbank Terrace will be via turnstiles 16 & 17 only. While fans should use turnstiles 4 & 22 for entry to the Thompson Solicitors stand. Please note that there will be no general entry to the BDS Stand via the terracing so please make sure you enter the ground via the correct turnstiles.
Disabled access is via Gate H on the south side of the BDS stand. Anyone who requires this access should email [email protected] in advance of the match.
Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at approximately 1830.
Entry is by ticket. Tickets are now on sale for both home and away fans online via our ticket partner TicketCo, using the link below:
https://qosfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/dunfermline_athletic
Season Tickets are not valid for this game.
On the day ticket prices are:
Adults: £15
Concessions: £10
U16s: £5
Tickets will be available online until kick off or at the ground on the day of the game from the ticket office located within the QOS Arena which will open approximately 1730. There will be no ticket office at the BDS stand for this match.
Car parking will be available to all spectators within the Queen of the South Arena car park on a first come first served basis.
Supporters’ buses/minibuses should drop off their passengers in Terregles St/King Street and thereafter park on College Mains Road just off the roundabout with the A76 on the town bypass (adjacent to Curry’s/PC World, as the other side at Aldi is the access road to the ambulance depot and is extremely busy). Pick up should be the same location as drop off.
Supporters’ buses including minibuses will not be allowed to park in the Arena car park.
Those travelling to the game should check Traffic Scotland website at http://trafficscotland.org/index.aspx for confirmation of any road closures or delays.
The shared catering outlets within the supporter’s areas of the ground will be open for use. Fans should note that these kiosks are cash only. If you are looking for catering before entering the ground. The lounge bar under the Main stand will also be open to both sets of supporters’ pre-match.
For safety reasons, QOS have adopted a robust and thorough search policy for spectators entering the ground to ensure that ground rules and regulations are strictly adhered to, especially in relation to pyrotechnic devices and controlled containers. We would like to remind supporters that letting off smoke devices/ pyrotechnics is a criminal offence, and anyone found doing so will be referred to Police Scotland. Not only is it against the law, it is also extremely dangerous and a health hazard to other spectators. All bags will be searched and spectators presenting themselves for entry may also be subject to search. Spectators who refuse to be searched by stewards will be denied entry to the ground.
Palmerston Park is a non-smoking venue; this includes e cigarettes and other such devices. Stewards are empowered to eject spectators who disobey these rules. No persons will be admitted to the ground who are deemed to be under the influence of alcohol.
Parents are advised to bring cartons of juice for the kids as no bottles or cans will be permitted through the gates.
The club shop located in the Arena will be open until kick off where you can purchase our club merchandise.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 7.45 pm.