We are back at Palmerston tomorrow for the first time since the start of November. This weekend we welcome former manager Gary Naysmith’s Stenhousemuir who currently sit top of league one.
The Warriors won promotion last season and have been on a fantastic run of form. We last meet in September when we fought out a goal-less draw in our only meeting so far this campaign.
Ahead of the match tomorrow, Manager Peter Murphy said “Last Saturday at Gayfield, the conditions were terrible, but we need to deal with that, and it was more the manner in which we lost the game that frustrated us. We got ourselves ahead with a great strike from Matty Douglas but then conceded two really bad goals by not doing the basics properly.
We are approaching the halfway point in the season and after a good first quarter the second hasn’t been good enough and that’s down to our away form. If we look back at the points, we have dropped we should be at least four or five points better off but that’s not the case and we need to address that quickly.
This weekend we face a Stenhousemuir side who are on a great run and sit top of the table. They’re unbeaten in five and have scored 14 goals in those games which shows what a bit of consistency and confidence can do.
They deserve a lot of credit and respect but it’s about us. We need to continue our home form which has been good so far and kick start a run of our own.
Your backing over the past few games has been tremendous and very much appreciated. Stick with us and get behind the team as there is still a long way to go.”
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. 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.
AWAY fans can access their section of the ground via turnstile 3.
Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at 1345.
Entry is by ticket only. 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
On the day prices for the game are:
Adults: £18
All Concessions (OAP/Students, 16–21-year-olds): £10
U16s: £5
All Accessible tickets: £8 (including carer)
Accessible Tickets for home and away fans include a carer ticket free of charge. When buying a ticket, please select one seat for the Accessible Ticket - the carers ticket will be allocated by the office after purchase. If you require a wheelchair space, these are marked on the seat map. The seat immediately behind the wheelchair spaces have already been reserved for carers.
Please note - all concessions and accessible ticket holders should bring proof of entitlement as this will be checked at the ground prior to entry.
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 at 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.
Please note that tickets are not transferable or refundable.
Car parking will be available to all spectators within the Queen of the South Arena car park. It is expected to be busy so please give yourself time to find a space. 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.
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. With this being our last home game before Christmas it is a good chance to stock up on the last minute gifts or stocking fillers. Half-time draw tickets and match day programmes will also be on sale.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.