We get our 2025/26 campaign underway tomorrow night when we welcome Edinburgh City to Palmerston. It’s the first of back-to-back home games in Group B of the Premier Sports Cup.
Although we didn’t have a game at the weekend, the other sides in our section were in action, Partick Thistle opened with a 4-1 win over City, while Stranraer and Ross Country drew one all, with the Blues going on to take a bonus point from the penalty shoot-out.
Ahead of the game tomorrow, Manager Peter Murphy said “We are all looking forward to getting started. The players all returned with a good level of fitness and we’ve had a good pre-season but those games are all about working on things and don’t compare to competitive fixtures. Looking at the group a lot of people see it as a good opportunity for us to get through but they are all strong teams. Edinburgh City have kept most of their squad from last season together, Stranraer and Partick Thistle had good results in their opening games and Ross County are the top seeds in the group so anything can happen.”
“With four games in a short space of time it can take its toll so we just need to try to keep everybody fit, especially as we are operating with a smaller squad, but this is an opportunity for the younger players to be involved which is good for the future.”
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 – 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.
Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at approximately 1830.
Supporters are reminded that ongoing works at the Ice Bowl means there is no vehicle access to the lane at the back of the BDS stand. An area has been fenced off to create a walk-way for pedestrians.
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
Please note that season tickets are not valid for this match and on the day prices for the game are:
Adults: £15
All Concessions (OAP/Students, 16–21-year-olds): £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.
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 be aware that there are roadworks in and around the town which are likely to cause some delays. People travelling 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. 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 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.
The club shop located in the Arena will be open until kick off where you can purchase our club merchandise. Including half-time draw tickets.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 7.45 pm.