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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All roads lead to Palmerston tomorrow as we have what is arguably the biggest game of our season so far, a home game against league leaders Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

The previous two games between the sides this season have gone in favour of the visitors. They claimed all three points when they visited Dumfries in September with a two-nil win and were comfortable four-nil winners in the Highlands in November. But we have been on a decent run of form since that defeat and sit tucked in three points behind them in the table, albeit they have a game in hand.

Both teams go into the game on the back of big wins in the league last weekend, Caley came from behind to beat Alloa three-one, while we were five -one winners away at East Fife. Stuart Kellacher’s side were in cup action midweek where they reached the next round of the KDM with a one-nil win over Stenhousemuir.

Ahead of the match, Manager Peter Murphy said “Last week was a pleasing performance as the players won the battles and added a bit of quality to it, in very difficult conditions. This week will be different again, Inverness have been doing really well, they’ve got a lot of games coming up and will be looking for a result but if we can upset that with the number of games they’ve got in February you never know what can happen. We didn’t turn up the last time we played each other and we have something to prove but we have something to prove every week. It should be an exciting game between two attacking teams who are high in confidence and one that we are all looking forward to.”

Supporters Information

HOME supports will be located within The Thompson Solicitors stand, along with the West section of the BDS and the Oakbank Terracing. While for this match, section 7 in the East side 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 facilities are located in the BDS stand, access for these are via Gate H on the south side. Anyone wishing to make use of the area should email [email protected] in advance.

Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at approximately 1345.

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:

www.qosfc.com/buytickets

Season Tickets are valid for this game and barcodes will be scanned at the turnstile.

On the day ticket prices are:

Adults: £20
Concessions (OAP): £12

16–21-year-olds/Students: £10

Accessible Tickets: £8 (includes a free carer)

Accessible Concession: £6 (includes a free carer)
U16s: £5

Accessible U16s: £3

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 1230. 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/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 catering outlets within the supporter’s areas of the ground will be open for use. There will be shared catering for both sets of supporters within the BDS Stand. Maintenance work to the kiosk in the Oakbank Terrace is now complete and it will be open again tomorrow. Fans should note that these kiosks are cash only. If you are looking for catering before entering the ground, The Snaq 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 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 club merchandise and half-time draw tickets. Along with the latest edition of the official club quarterly magazine.

The magazine and half-time draw tickets will also be available from vendors.

Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.

After the 19s played them in midweek, Queens visited Airdrie for the second time this week, when it was the turn of the 17s to face them in the CAS Cup today.

The first half was edged by the visitors who were more composed in possession, although Queens did have the better of the chances with Hodgson going close on two occasions, it was the home side who took the lead with the last kick of the half, capitalising on a series of errors in defence. 

Half Time: Airdrie 1 Queens 0

The second half saw Queens improve on their first half performance and they enjoyed a lot more success in possession and created more chances. However, it was the home side who doubled their lead as they scored on the rebound following a free-kick. 

Queens got back into the game from a free kick of their own that caught out the home defence and Jones squared for Carvel to calmly finish high into the net. 

Queens looked to press on and net an equaliser, but the home side were awarded a penalty that they duly converted and two minutes later the hosts put the game beyond doubt with a fourth.  

Queens did manage a consolation three minutes from time, with another fine finish from Carvel, the youngster reversing the ball under the keeper and into the corner of the net.

Full Time: Airdrie 4 Queens 2

With no game last week due to the Scottish Cup 4th round, we were back in action with an away trip to East Fife. Manager, Peter Murphy stuck with the same side that started in the last game against Kelty Hearts. As high winds and rain swept across Bayview, the hosts had the wind at their backs from kick off and won an early corner, but Ross Stewart watched it all the way into the box and collected easy. With five minutes on the clock, using the conditions to their advantage, Michael McKenna tried to curl a free-kick towards goal but was denied an opener by the post. A minute later Sean Culb ...
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After a break due to the Scottish Cup last weekend, we return to action tomorrow with a trip to East Fife in league one.

The Fifers currently sit sixth in the table, three places and nine points behind ourselves but do have a game in hand. The hosts claimed all three points when we last visited Bayview in September as Tommy Goss and Nathan Austin scored either side of Reece Lyon in a two-one victory.

While in November two goals in the opening ten minutes of the game at Palmerston from Liam Smith and Jack Stott gave us a half time lead and Kurtis Guthrie rounded off the scoring just before the hour mark to secure maximum points with a three-nil win.

Ahead of the game tomorrow, Manager Peter Murphy said “We didn’t have a game last weekend but it probably came at a good time as was a chance for the players to have a much-needed rest. As we return to playing, we are looking to pick up where we left off and get more points on the board. The last time we were at Bayview we let ourselves down as we lost the battle all over the park. We put that right at Palmerston so we will be looking for that kind of performance tomorrow.”

Supporters Information

For those travelling up for the game, Queens fans will be housed in Sections H & J in the stand at Bayview. Supporters are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance and can be bought online via the following website https://bit.ly/46FXvMk or by calling 01333 426323.

Please note there are NO cash turnstiles but there will be a ticket window at the ground for those who are unable to purchase in advance.

Admission Prices:

Adults: £20

Concessions: £16 [Over 65s and full-time students]

Under 16: £5

Parent & 1 Child: £23

Parent & 2 Children: £25

Turnstiles will be open from 2:00pm.

Disabled Supporters: Supporters requiring additional assistance should contact East Fife’s Disability Access Officer, Stephen Mill - [email protected] in advance of the match.

Pie Stalls will also open from 2pm and they accept both cash and card. For those arriving early, the Stadium Bar will be open to all supporters from12.15pm.

There is free unreserved parking available adjacent to the stadium.

Kick-off: 3pm

Nineteen year old goalkeeper, Corey Armour has joined the squad as part of our cooperation loan agreement with Kilmarnock.

Corey who has been with the Rugby Park side since he was eleven is no stranger to league one football having spent time on loan at Kelty Hearts last season.

Welcome to the club Corey.

The under 19s were involved in a high scoring cup game last night away at Airdrie.

The boys travelled to the Excelsior Stadium for their latest CAS Cup group match and took the lead through a trememdous stike from Euan Ross who fired a left foot shot into the top corner from just outside the box.

The hosts hit back and scored two to hold the advantage at the break.

Half time: Airdrie 2 Queens 1

Early in the second half, Kylan Hunter scored to level but Airdrie went on to add another before Ross grabbed his second of the night with a free-kick to make it three all.

The goals continued to flow and the home side added a fourth before Queens equalised again as Ross completed his hat-trick.

With twenty minutes to go Queens fitness levels showed and while on the front foot they forced the home keeper to make three good saves but they couldn’t take advantage while on top and unfortunately due to poor game management Airdrie secured the win with a sucker punch in the final minutes.

Full Time: Airdrie 5 Queens 4

The second edition of the official club magazine is now in stock.

In this publication, at the half way point of the season, the Chairman, Manager and CEO all share their views. In the next set of player interviews we get to know Jack Hannah, Liam Smith, Benji Luissint, Kai Kennedy and Brennan Dickenson as people as well as players. More volunteers share their journey and we catch up with Scotland striker, Lyndon Dykes on becoming the highest transfer fee player in our history and his hopes of being on the plane to the World Cup finals in the summer.

The thirty-six pages of exclusive content magazine, priced at £6 is available in the club shop and will be available from our online store. Or from Warwick’s Newsagents in town.