It is back to where our league one campaign started tomorrow as we head to the Balmoral Stadium to take on Cove Rangers. On the first day of the season, back in August goals from Kurtis Guthrie and Kai Kennedy secured us a two-nil victory to get us off to a winning start. The last time we played each other at the start of December, there was a share of the points in a one all draw. Adam Emslie scored right on half time to give Paul Hartley’s side the lead at the interval but Matty Douglas headed home with two minutes of the game remaining to level.

Ahead of the game, Manager Peter Murphy said “Last weekend’s draw at home to Inverness keeps our good run of form going, but we won’t get carried away and will continue to take one game at a time. Cove is next up for us, it’s another long journey for the boys but we'll prepare right and we'll go with a game plan and hopefully take three points. They are sitting down at the bottom end of the table but they probably shouldn't be where they are, so it's going to be a really tough game, it always is, with the travel and the pitch up there, so we will see how it goes but we will be looking for the win.”

Supporters Information

MATCH TICKETS

This fixture is non-segregated for fans and tickets are available to purchase online for both Home and Away fans – tickets can be purchased up to 3:15pm on Saturday afternoon.

https://coverangersfc.com/tickets-away

Entry is strictly by online ticket only.

For the avoidance of doubt there will be no cash turnstiles available.

TRAVEL

Balmoral Stadium is located three miles south of Aberdeen train station. Trains run from Inverness and Dundee. For further information call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950. Please visit the ScotRail website at www.scotrail.co.uk  to check service provision and to plan your journey ahead of time.

There are several local and national bus services to Aberdeen. To get a bus from Aberdeen Station (Tivoli Theatre, Guild Street) to Balmoral Stadium take either a No. 3 or 3a bus which stops at the Aberdeen Altens Hotel roundabout. The stadium is a short 5-minute walk from there (behind the Shell service station). www.firstbus.co.uk/ or call Travel line on 0871 200 2233.

If you are travelling by car, please use post code AB12 3JG in your Sat Nav or map app.

PARKING: Stadiun parking is for players, officials and hospitality guests only. Fans travelling by car should use the adjacent overflow car park (Technip) and adjoining streets.

FANZONE: There is a licenced premises located at the far end of the stadium car park which is accessible for both Home & Away fans. The facility will be open at 11:00am whilst closing 15 minutes prior to kick-off. The Fan Zone re-opens immediately after the match. Please note that the Fan Zone does not accept cash payments, all transactions are strictly by card only.

SUPPORTERS WITH ACCESSIBLE NEEDS

Any supporter who requires an accessible parking space, a wheelchair space or a seat which involves minimal steps should contact [email protected] during office hours and a member of club staff will be pleased to help.

STADIUM ENTRY

All supporters should enter the stadium from the turnstiles located adjacent to the main car park.

Tickets will be scanned on entry.

Turnstiles will open one hour prior to kick-off time and will remain open until 15 minutes after the match commences.

Please note, as part of the Club's stadium safety certificate, all spectators entering Balmoral Stadium may be subject to a search prior to entry via the turnstiles.

SUPPORTER LOCATIONS: Away fans will be located in the Altens end of the stadium. Entry points are well signposted, and stewards will also be on hand to assist you to find these sections if required.

STADIUM CATERING - The pie hut will be open one hour prior to kick-off. Please note that the pie huts do not accept cash payments, all transactions are strictly by card/app only.

Kick off: 3pm

Due to Scotland hosting Japan in a World Cup warm-up match at Hampden on March 28th, our game away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle schedule for that day has been brought forward. We will now make the trip to the Highlands on Friday 27th March, for a 1945 kick off.

On the last day of the transfer window, we are delighted to announce the addition of Menzi Mazwi to the squad.

Menzi joins us on loan from Birmingham City. The 19-year-old joined City as a six-year-old and was part of their academy until 2024 when he signed a professional 3-year contract.

Capped for Wales at Under 19 level, he switched his allegiance to Zimbabwe when he was selected to play for them in the South Africa Football Association’s Cup last summer.

Manager Peter Murphy said “Menzi can play in various positions on both sides of the park or in the middle. That versatility along with his skill and dedication has raised attention. He is a young dynamic player who is also a good passer of the ball. As we look to push on and build on what we have already, we are delighted to make him part of the squad and thank Menzi's representatives and Birmingham City FC for their cooperation in enabling the move to happen.”

Joining on loan from Carlisle United is Seb Mason.

A teammate of Freddie O’Donoghue the 18-year-old was part of the Brunton Park youth setup after joining in the summer of 2024 and became part of the senior squad a few months later.

Speaking of the signing Peter Murphy said “Seb is a promising forward going player who can play in a number of positions. He carries an imposing presence and his work rate is second to none, he is happy to chase the ball and use his strength, popping up with a number of goals for Carlisle United's youth team. We look forward to working with him and would like to place on record further thanks to Carlisle for helping with the deal.”

Inverness Caledonian Thistle were the visitors to Palmerston for what was probably our biggest game of the season so far. The league leaders sat three points ahead of us in the table going into the match with a game in hand. After an impressive victory at East Fife last week and with Mikey Hewitt recovered enough from the challenge that led to him being taken off at Bayview, Manager Peter Murphy went with the same starting eleven. In the opening five minutes, Queens survived a scare as Hewitt was booked for a push, there was an argument for it being red but fortunately Jamie Wilkie saw yell ...
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All roads lead to Palmerston tomorrow as we have what is arguably the biggest game of our season so far, a home game against league leaders Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

The previous two games between the sides this season have gone in favour of the visitors. They claimed all three points when they visited Dumfries in September with a two-nil win and were comfortable four-nil winners in the Highlands in November. But we have been on a decent run of form since that defeat and sit tucked in three points behind them in the table, albeit they have a game in hand.

Both teams go into the game on the back of big wins in the league last weekend, Caley came from behind to beat Alloa three-one, while we were five -one winners away at East Fife. Stuart Kellacher’s side were in cup action midweek where they reached the next round of the KDM with a one-nil win over Stenhousemuir.

Ahead of the match, Manager Peter Murphy said “Last week was a pleasing performance as the players won the battles and added a bit of quality to it, in very difficult conditions. This week will be different again, Inverness have been doing really well, they’ve got a lot of games coming up and will be looking for a result but if we can upset that with the number of games they’ve got in February you never know what can happen. We didn’t turn up the last time we played each other and we have something to prove but we have something to prove every week. It should be an exciting game between two attacking teams who are high in confidence and one that we are all looking forward to.”

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 – 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.

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.

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. Maintenance work to the kiosk in the Oakbank Terrace is now complete and it will be open again tomorrow. 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 and half-time draw tickets. Along with the latest edition of the official club quarterly magazine.

The magazine and half-time draw tickets will also be available from vendors.

Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.

After the 19s played them in midweek, Queens visited Airdrie for the second time this week, when it was the turn of the 17s to face them in the CAS Cup today.

The first half was edged by the visitors who were more composed in possession, although Queens did have the better of the chances with Hodgson going close on two occasions, it was the home side who took the lead with the last kick of the half, capitalising on a series of errors in defence. 

Half Time: Airdrie 1 Queens 0

The second half saw Queens improve on their first half performance and they enjoyed a lot more success in possession and created more chances. However, it was the home side who doubled their lead as they scored on the rebound following a free-kick. 

Queens got back into the game from a free kick of their own that caught out the home defence and Jones squared for Carvel to calmly finish high into the net. 

Queens looked to press on and net an equaliser, but the home side were awarded a penalty that they duly converted and two minutes later the hosts put the game beyond doubt with a fourth.  

Queens did manage a consolation three minutes from time, with another fine finish from Carvel, the youngster reversing the ball under the keeper and into the corner of the net.

Full Time: Airdrie 4 Queens 2

With no game last week due to the Scottish Cup 4th round, we were back in action with an away trip to East Fife. Manager, Peter Murphy stuck with the same side that started in the last game against Kelty Hearts. As high winds and rain swept across Bayview, the hosts had the wind at their backs from kick off and won an early corner, but Ross Stewart watched it all the way into the box and collected easy. With five minutes on the clock, using the conditions to their advantage, Michael McKenna tried to curl a free-kick towards goal but was denied an opener by the post. A minute later Sean Culb ...
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