1st Team

Match Preview v Cumbernauld Colts (H)

Aug 10 2026 15:27

We are back at Palmerston tomorrow evening as we take on Lowland League side Cumbernauld Colts in the first of our six group matches in the KDM Evolution Trophy.

The Colts currently sit 14th in the Lowland League West with a point, having lost three and drawn one of their opening four fixtures. In their game at the weekend, they went down one-nil away at Auchinleck Talbot.

 

After our disappointing back-to-back defeats in the league, manager Nicky Clark is looking to pick up a win to kick start our own season. “It's a good opportunity for us to go and play and get a win. It will be a hard game and we will give them the respect that they deserve, but we know it’s a game we should be winning. It’s another game at home so we want to go out and put in a good performance and pick up the points so that we can progress through the group stages. A good performance and win will help build confidence. I’ve said before we want winning to become a habit, so hopefully we can get the victory and kick on from there.”

 

Supporters Information

The West Stand will be closed for this match. Therefore, HOME supports will be located within the BDS Stand, sections 1-5 and the Oakbank Terracing. While, section 7 of the BDS has been allocated to AWAY fans.

To gain entry to the BDS stand – ALL supporters should use turnstiles 1 & 2. Disabled access for Away fans is via Gate H on the south side of the BDS stand. Entry to the Oakbank Terrace will be via turnstiles 16 & 17 only.

Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at approximately 1830.

Entry is by ticket.

Season Tickets are NOT valid for this match.

On the day ticket prices are:

Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 kids U16) - £20

Adults: £12
Concessions: £8

U16s: £5

Accessible ticket: £8 (includes a carer)

 

Tickets are on sale now and will be available online until kick-off via the link https://qosfc.ticketco.events/uk/en/e/queen_of_the_south_v_cumbernauld_colts

For those wishing to buy in person, they will be available from the ticket office located within the QOS Arena which will open at approximately 1730. There will be no ticket office at the BDS stand for this match.

The only way to buy tickets in advance will be online.

Tickets purchased are non-transferable or refundable.

 

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 including minibuses will not be allowed to park in the Arena car park.

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.

Those travelling to the game should be aware that there is roadworks in and around the town may cause some delays. People travelling should check Traffic Scotland website at http://trafficscotland.org/index.aspx for confirmation of any road closures or delays.

 

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 Queen of the South café within the Arena will be open and will have a range of food/snacks on offer and will accept card. The lounge bar under the main stand will be open to both sets of supporters from 6pm.

 

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. No bottles or cans will be permitted through the gates, so anyone bring juice should bring cartons. 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.

 

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 7:45pm