We are back at Palmerston tomorrow for a crucial fixture against Stenhousemuir. It’s our final home game in the scheduled league fixtures, but we go into the match knowing that a victory would secure us a top four finish and extend our season with extra games in the promotion play-offs, so come along and support the team.
It’s all square when it comes to results so far this season, the opening game between us in September ended in a goal-less draw at Ochilview, while in our last game there, the home side claimed the win as Blair Alston and Corey Donaldson scored in the opening half hour to help them to a 2-1 win. Brennan Dickenson scored our goal that day in the 90th minute. While we took the three points with the same scoreline on their last visit to Dumfries back in December. Reece Lyon and Adam Brooks gave us the advantage before Donaldson pulled one back.
Ahead of the game tomorrow, Manager Peter Murphy said “It’s our final home match of the season in the scheduled fixtures, but hopefully we can extend that a bit longer.
We are on a great run just now, with four consecutive wins and unbeaten in six. That consistency has taken us into third and we are very close but we haven’t achieved anything yet so we need to keep it going.
The performances in recent weeks have been excellent and some of the goals we have scored are fantastic, the players deserve real credit. Last week at Kelty, they showed great character to come back from an early set back to win the game comfortably. A testament to the way the players have worked for each other.
Tomorrow, we face a side who like ourselves are battling for the playoffs. Although they’ve had a dip in results recently, they have deservedly been in the top four for much of the season so we know what to expect. Gary will have them fired up so we need to remain focused.
On behalf of the staff and players I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. There have been tough times throughout the campaign but by sticking together we can hopefully continue the run and achieve what we set out to do.”
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 – home supporters should use turnstiles 1 & 2. Entry to the Oakbank Terrace will be via turnstiles 16 & 17 only. While visiting fans should use turnstile 3. 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 1345.
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 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 (free with a paying adult)
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 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 Scottish Football league have asked us to remind supporters that it is strictly prohibited to enter the field of play and that it would be considered Unacceptable Conduct under SPFL Rules and such actions may also result in disciplinary consequences for the Club.
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 and match day programmes.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.