Earlier today Queens 17s returned to action with a home game against Greenock Morton in the CAS Cup Group Stage.

The visitors enjoyed the better of the first half as the hosts started sluggish both in and out of possession. Midway through the half Morton took the lead with a good finish into the top corner of the net. 

Half Time: Queens 0 Morton 1

Queens upped their performance levels in the second half, starting with intent and looked more comfortable in possession of the ball. Their hard work was rewarded when Salfenmoser scored from the penalty spot after Jones was upended. 

Morton responded and put more pressure on the home defence and regained the lead with a header from eight-yards out. But Queens dug deep and equalised for a second time when Jones followed up a blocked shot with a fine right footed finish. 

Queens kept up the momentum and White broke free and calmly lifted the ball over the goalkeeper to give the young side a good home win.

Full time: Queens 3 Morton 2

Coach Ross Newlands said “The first half the boys were a bit off the pace but reacted well in the second. It just shows they are capable of competing with teams who have played in higher tiers for the last few seasons.”

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It is back to where our league one campaign started tomorrow as we head to the Balmoral Stadium to take on Cove Rangers. On the first day of the season, back in August goals from Kurtis Guthrie and Kai Kennedy secured us a two-nil victory to get us off to a winning start. The last time we played each other at the start of December, there was a share of the points in a one all draw. Adam Emslie scored right on half time to give Paul Hartley’s side the lead at the interval but Matty Douglas headed home with two minutes of the game remaining to level.

Ahead of the game, Manager Peter Murphy said “Last weekend’s draw at home to Inverness keeps our good run of form going, but we won’t get carried away and will continue to take one game at a time. Cove is next up for us, it’s another long journey for the boys but we'll prepare right and we'll go with a game plan and hopefully take three points. They are sitting down at the bottom end of the table but they probably shouldn't be where they are, so it's going to be a really tough game, it always is, with the travel and the pitch up there, so we will see how it goes but we will be looking for the win.”

Supporters Information

MATCH TICKETS

This fixture is non-segregated for fans and tickets are available to purchase online for both Home and Away fans – tickets can be purchased up to 3:15pm on Saturday afternoon.

https://coverangersfc.com/tickets-away

Entry is strictly by online ticket only.

For the avoidance of doubt there will be no cash turnstiles available.

TRAVEL

Balmoral Stadium is located three miles south of Aberdeen train station. Trains run from Inverness and Dundee. For further information call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950. Please visit the ScotRail website at www.scotrail.co.uk  to check service provision and to plan your journey ahead of time.

There are several local and national bus services to Aberdeen. To get a bus from Aberdeen Station (Tivoli Theatre, Guild Street) to Balmoral Stadium take either a No. 3 or 3a bus which stops at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel roundabout. The stadium is a short 5-minute walk from there (behind the Shell service station). www.firstbus.co.uk/ or call Travel line on 0871 200 2233.

If you are travelling by car, please use post code AB12 3JG in your Sat Nav or map app.

PARKING: Stadiun parking is for players, officials and hospitality guests only. Fans travelling by car should use the adjacent overflow car park (Technip) and adjoining streets.

FANZONE: There is a licenced premises located at the far end of the stadium car park which is accessible for both Home & Away fans. The facility will be open at 11:00am whilst closing 15 minutes prior to kick-off. The Fan Zone re-opens immediately after the match. Please note that the Fan Zone does not accept cash payments, all transactions are strictly by card only.

SUPPORTERS WITH ACCESSIBLE NEEDS

Any supporter who requires an accessible parking space, a wheelchair space or a seat which involves minimal steps should contact [email protected] during office hours and a member of club staff will be pleased to help.

STADIUM ENTRY

All supporters should enter the stadium from the turnstiles located adjacent to the main car park.

Tickets will be scanned on entry.

Turnstiles will open one hour prior to kick-off time and will remain open until 15 minutes after the match commences.

Please note, as part of the Club's stadium safety certificate, all spectators entering Balmoral Stadium may be subject to a search prior to entry via the turnstiles.

SUPPORTER LOCATIONS: Away fans will be located in the Altens end of the stadium. Entry points are well signposted, and stewards will also be on hand to assist you to find these sections if required.

STADIUM CATERING - The pie hut will be open one hour prior to kick-off. Please note that the pie huts do not accept cash payments, all transactions are strictly by card/app only.

Kick off: 3pm

Due to Scotland hosting Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at Hampden on March 28th, our game away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle schedule for that day has been brought forward. We will now make the trip to the Highlands on Friday 27th March, for a 1945 kick off.

On the last day of the transfer window, we are delighted to announce the addition of Menzi Mazwi to the squad.

Menzi joins us on loan from Birmingham City. The 19-year-old joined City as a six-year-old and was part of their academy until 2024 when he signed a professional 3-year contract.

Capped for Wales at Under 19 level, he switched his allegiance to Zimbabwe when he was selected to play for them in the South Africa Football Association’s Cup last summer.

Manager Peter Murphy said “Menzi can play in various positions on both sides of the park or in the middle. That versatility along with his skill and dedication has raised attention. He is a young dynamic player who is also a good passer of the ball. As we look to push on and build on what we have already, we are delighted to make him part of the squad and thank Menzi's representatives and Birmingham City FC for their cooperation in enabling the move to happen.”

Joining on loan from Carlisle United is Seb Mason.

A teammate of Freddie O’Donoghue the 18-year-old was part of the Brunton Park youth setup after joining in the summer of 2024 and became part of the senior squad a few months later.

Speaking of the signing Peter Murphy said “Seb is a promising forward going player who can play in a number of positions. He carries an imposing presence and his work rate is second to none, he is happy to chase the ball and use his strength, popping up with a number of goals for Carlisle United's youth team. We look forward to working with him and would like to place on record further thanks to Carlisle for helping with the deal.”

Inverness Caledonian Thistle were the visitors to Palmerston for what was probably our biggest game of the season so far. The league leaders sat three points ahead of us in the table going into the match with a game in hand. After an impressive victory at East Fife last week and with Mikey Hewitt recovered enough from the challenge that led to him being taken off at Bayview, Manager Peter Murphy went with the same starting eleven. In the opening five minutes, Queens survived a scare as Hewitt was booked for a push, there was an argument for it being red but fortunately Jamie Wilkie saw yell ...
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