As we look to maintain our place in the promotion play-off places, we are back at Palmerston tomorrow for our league one fixture against East Fife.
After losing our first game against Dick Campbell’s side at Bayview in September we have turned things around and secured two wins, 3-0 at home in November and 5-1 in our last meeting in January. Liam Smith, Jack Stott and Kurtis Guthrie were the players on the score-sheet for the game at Palmerston, while Jack also opened the scoring at Methill. Kai Kennedy’s penalty made it two-nil at the break before Mikey Hewitt, Brennan Dickenson and Jordan Allan again from the spot rounded off a comprehensive win.
The visitors picked up a point in a draw against Kelty Hearts last weekend while we secured three with a win over Hamilton Accies at Broadwood. The victory moved us onto 43 points in fourth spot and gives us a 14-point cushion over tomorrow’s visitors who sit 7th in the table.
Ahead of the match Manager Peter Murphy said. “East Fife are a big physical side with strong centre backs. They usually play the long ball, work really hard and make it difficult. As I’ve said before, every team comes to us expecting it to be a scalp and if we are any way below the levels that we want to be at, we give a team an opportunity. So, we need to make sure that we don't do that especially on our own turf, we were good against Hamilton and we need to keep carrying that on because there's not a lot of games left.”
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 thatch, 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.
The Junior Mixed Doubles Curling Championships are taking place at the Dumfries Ice Bowl this weekend, therefore the area around the BDS may well be busier than normal.
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. And no cash turnstiles.
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. 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, magazine and half-time draw tickets. There will also be vendors outside the two stands.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.