After three home games we are back on the road this weekend as he head to Glasgow to face Partick Thistle.

It's been a few seasons since the two sides last played each other in the league. Our last league visit to Firhill was back in December 2011 in the old Irn Bru Division One, when Kris Dollan scored the only goal of the game in Thistle's one - nil win.

Although we haven't played each other in the league since 2011/12, we have gone head to head in the three national cup competitions since then. The most memorable being our Challenge Cup Final victory at Livingston in April 2013.

More recently, the two sides played each other in the group stages of the Betfred League Cup in 2016/17, again at Firhill when Dale Hilson gave us the lead before late goals from Chris Erskine and Steven Lawless earned them a win.

With our last meeting coming at Palmerston in January last year, when Connor Sammon scored either side of Ross Fergusson to take Thistle through in the Scottish Cup.

Although Thistle haven't won away from home this season in the Championship, they have won both their home games giving them their six points from five games. While, Queens are unbeaten on the road in the league this season with a win and a draw so far.

Queens boss Gary Naysmith has been reflecting on last week's game against Ross County and looking ahead to Saturday's game.

"Although the game finished goal-less last week, I enjoyed the game. It was two teams going for a win and a decent game of football. Although there weren't many chances in the game for either side, I feel that we probably edged it with the chance for Lyndon and Stephen's that hit the crossbar. But overall a draw was probably a fair result.

What did really please me last week was the defensive side of our game. We were up against a strong Ross County side and I thought everyone played their part as we defended as a team. The strikers have had the praise in recent weeks but it was our third clean sheet in a row in the Championship and Alan and the back four deserve plaudits for that as it's not an easy thing to do in such a competitive league.

This week we are up against another strong side in Partick Thistle, the other team relegated from the Premiership who will have ambitions of bouncing straight back up.

But we can go to Firhill with confidence. I think we have set down a marker of our own so far this season and its a very happy and positive squad we have at the moment.

Thistle will hold the advantage being at home but the big grass surface will suit our style of play.

We have loaned young Declan Tremble to Abbey Vale until January, I just feel at this stage he will benefit from playing games and hopefully when he returns at the turn of the year he will be ready to push on.

Callum Fordyce and Darren Brownlie are continuing with their rehab. Callum is back running and should be back soon but won't be ready for this weekend. Everyone else is fit and available for selection".

Queens fans will be seated in the Colin Weir Stand.

Prices for Partick Thistle this season are:-

Adults £20
Concessions (Over 65s, students, disabled and carer) £15
Under 16s £5

Fans should note that it is cash only when buying tickets.

Kick off at the Energy Check Stadium at Firhill is 3pm Saturday.

We can now confirm that striker Declan Tremble has joined Abbey Vale on loan until January. Declan has made one start and two substitute appearances for the first team this season but has suffered a number of niggling injuries recently, making his most recent comeback in the reserves loss at Dunfermline on Monday.

Manager Gary Naysmtih said, "Declan has had a bit of a stop / start season so far with injury and we feel it's more important right now that he plays regular football two or three times a week to help get his fitness up. With him back at College now and not driving, we were looking for a locally based team for him to play with on Saturdays whilst continuing to play for our Reserves on Mondays. We thank Abbey Vale for giving him that opportunity and we look forward to him returning fitter in January and ready to push on."

Following the passing of Allan Ball, Ross Corbett, SLO, with the blessing of the Ball family decided to get a tribute T shirt made up.

The design has a picture of Allan with his famous quote "I never had a bad game but I did drop the ball in training once"

They will come in goalie green and queens blue, differing sizes with Allan's signature and the number 1 on the back.

Orders can be taken from the club shop or the SLO's, price will be £10 with any profits going to the Alexandra Unit DGRI.

The final order date will be Saturday 27th October and all orders must be paid for in cash when order is placed. 

QoS 15's v Stirling Albion 15's
Queens edged the result by the odd goal in five in an excellent game of football, completing back to back vistories for the young squad. Only good goalkeeping and missed chances prevented the margin being greater. Goals from Brown, Emerson and Thomson secured the victory.

QoS 16's v Stirling Albion 16's
A difficult day against opposition fielding four over-age players was compounded by the loss of two players to illness during the pre-match warm up! An early Vikcers goal was not enough to prevent the visitors running out comfortable victors.

Stirling Albion 18's v QoS 18's
A tough battle ended up with the spoils shared. The 18's, who have been weakened by the graduation of McMahon and Douglas to the Reserve squad, were unlucky not to record a victory with their opponents equalising late on and QoS having a goal ruled for reasons still unknown! Scorers for Queens were Gibson, Williamson & Gordon.

Fixtures for Sunday 23rd September:

QoS 16's v Montrose 16's, David Keswick Centre, 2pm ko
QoS 18's v Montrose 18's, Palmerston Park, 2pm ko
The QoS 15's have a free week.

We can now confirm the prices for our Irn Bru Cup tie at East Fife on October 13th. These will be:

£15 Adults
£12 Concessions (Over 65's & Students) - Proof may be required
£5 Under 16's

£18 Parent & Child
£21 Parent & 2 Children
Note - Parent & Child combination tickets are only available directly from reception on matchday at East Fife.

Queens Girls U15s had an away league fixture against Glasgow City on Saturday. Queens lost an early goal but within 10 minutes were level when Ellie G scored from close range after the City keeper parried a shot. City took the lead again, but Lois equalised with a 25 yard free kick. Again City took the lead, but again Queens equalised with Maisie dancing past two defenders to score. City took the lead with a header from a corner and held on to win four - three, but a good performance from an improving Queens despite the narrow defeat.

Queens U15 Girls were back in action on Monday night in a cup semi-final against Hamilton Accies.  In an evenly balance game, Hamilton scored twice in the first half but early in the second half Lois scored with a powerful shot from 25 yards. Queens piled on the pressure and had Hamilton on the back foot but their physically imposing defenders held out.  Hamilton increased their lead and as Queens tried to push forward, Hamilton added to their tally. Full time: six - one to Hamilton and a deserved win for them, but the margin of victory perhaps didn't reflect what was a decent Queens performance.

Queens U13 Blues v St Cuthberts:  Queens played St Cuthberts at Terregles on Friday evening. In a very competitive and entertaining game, Queens finished on the losing side four - three.  Queens’ goals came from Shelby & Skye C. The girls were unlucky not to take anything from the game as they hit the woodwork four times.
 
Queens U11s were in action at the weekend with a friendly against a Terregles boys team. The girls played a passing game and playing as a team with lots of movement, they created loads of chances and benefited from the work done at training.

Queens U9 Girls competed in the Threave Fun Fours, against opposition from the west of the region.  Next Sunday, the girls travel to Hamilton for games against girls' teams from the central belt.

Reports provided by Alastair Barron.

To further commemorate the clubs centenary we are delighted to offer fans the opportunity to get their hands (or wrists) on this limited edition watch.

The watches will be available towards the end of November but orders can be placed now in the Club Shop.

Each watch is one of a limited edition of just 150 and cost £100 (the full amount must be paid when ordering) making them a perfect Christmas gift for any Queens fan.

The watches also come with 2 year guarantee and a special centenary box. They are also water resistant to 50 metres.

With only 150 available these are bound to go quickly, so order yours today.

Reserve League Cup Group result this afternoon:

Dunfermline Athletic Reserves 2 - 1 Queen of the South Reserves

Dunfermline Scorers: Tom Beadling, Callum Smith (pen)
QoS Scorer: Robbie Ivison

Team played: J Leighfield, D Irving, C Exley, D Norman, D Harvey, J Thompson, C Murray, D Watson, D Tremble (R Irving), O Bell, R Ivison
Subs: R Gibson (GK), A Gardiner, C Williams, B White, R Irving