A depleted Under 17 squad headed to Dunfermline Athletic looking to improve on last weeks home defeat to Livingston. A tough test lay ahead, not only in the form of their opposition but also in terms of the weather conditions; a very windy and wet night in Rosyth!

It was an even start to the game, both sides creating chances but to no avail. The home side eventually broke the deadlock after their centre forward was upended in the penalty box. From there, Dunfermline took a grip of the game for a spell and managed to double their advantage with a fine through ball from midfield and clinical finish from their number 9. This seemed to spur Queens into action and two goals in a ten minute spell before half-time brought them well and truly back into the game. The first came from Hodgson pressing well down the right before cutting it back to White who calmly finish from 6-yards. This was followed up by Copland who side footed home as Morton played in an excellent free kick.

Half Time: Dunfermline 2 Queens 2

Queens started the second half well playing into a strong wind. However, it was the hosts who took the lead again; another fine finish from their number 9. Queens showed great resilience again and found their way back into it with Jones crossing for White, who headed home his second of the game. Queens went on to control a large part of the second half and their play was rewarded when Craig fired a low drive into the corner of the net to give Queens the lead for the first time in the match. The hosts, determined to claw back an equaliser, were awarded a second penalty with 10 minutes to go following their forward colliding with two QoS defenders. In the closing stages, both side looked for another, Jones came closest for Queens but his shot took a deflection off the defender and narrowly slipping wide of the far post.

FULL TIME: Dunfermline 4 Queens 4

Coach Ross Newlands said “Overall, we’re proud of the players for the reaction they showed to last week’s defeat. Even going two down, it shows how much resilience they now have to work their way back into the game, this maybe wasn’t the case earlier in the season. In spells in both halves we played some good stuff in testing conditions and were unlucky to not snatch a last minute winner.”

Next up for the under 17s is an away trip next week to Montrose at Links Park.

We have the first of three tough away games tomorrow when we make the trip to take on Kelty Hearts in league one.

Our victory over East Fife last weekend moved us onto 20 points and to 4th in the table, whilst the hosts currently have eight points from their 13 games so far and sit in 9th place.

When we faced each other in the first round of fixtures at Palmerston in August, Kurtis Guthrie opened the scoring to give us a half time lead. Aaron Arnott levelled less than ten minutes into the second half only for Reece Lyon to score what proved to be a winner two minutes from time (2-1).

Ahead of the game manager Peter Murphy said “We are on a good run at the moment so confidence is high within the squad and we want to continue the momentum. Kelty Hearts gave us a game at Palmerston and despite their league position are not a bad side. It’s a tight pitch up there, open to the elements, so it's going to be tough but if we go out and play the way we can then we will hopefully come away with a positive result.”

Supporters Information

Admission to this game will be by tickets bought in advance via Fanbase or by payment at the turnstiles, with card and cash payment available.

Prices are as follows:

Adults: £16

Concessions: £12

Under 16’s: £5

Under 12’s: Free (when accompanied by a paying adult)

Although there are no plans for segregation to be in place, Queens fans should access the ground via the North turnstiles, which are accessed via Kelty Community Centre. When inside the ground Queens supporters should use the North terracing/enclosure.

Turnstiles will open at 1.45pm

Directions to New Central Park: Leave the M90 at Junction 4 and enter Kelty via Cocklaw Street. Turn left at the mini roundabout into Main Street, the Community Centre entrance is located on your right-hand side on that road.

Away fans travelling by car or coach are requested to use the free parking spaces within the Kelty Community Centre car park. Parking will also be available on the main street but any spectators choosing to park on adjacent side streets are requested to show respect to local residents and ensure access is not blocked to residents or emergency vehicles.

Kelty Hearts Social Club will be open to supporters of both clubs until reaching capacity.

The kiosks inside the ground will be open and accept both cash or card payment.

For safety, fans are reminded that alcohol is strictly prohibited within the spectating area and anyone found in possession of alcohol within the ground or found to be trying to gain entry to the stadium whilst in possession of alcohol will be denied entry or ejected from the ground and will be liable for further action.

No cans or bottles will be allowed inside the ground and the stewards are likely to carry out searches and confiscate any controlled containers.

Pyrotechnics (flares/smoke bombs) are strictly prohibited at New Central Park and again anyone found in possession of any pyrotechnic device will be ejected from the stadium and will be liable for further action.

Supporters should note that NO smoking is permitted within the spectating areas, this includes the use of electronic cigarettes.

Kick off – 3pm

We can confirm that our Scottish Gas Scottish Cup tie away at Dunfermline Athletic will take place on Saturday 29th November with a 1500 kick off.

Queens fans can now purchase tickets in advance of the match at KDM Group East End Park via: Away Tickets | Dunfermline Athletic Football Club - ((dafc.co.uk)

Away fans will be housed in the Vertu Community Stand, access via turnstiles 13 - 15.

Tickets are priced at:

Adult - £15
Concession - £10
U16 - £5
Wheelchair helper & Carers - FREE

Concessions are – Over 65s, Disabled, Wheelchair Users and full-time students. You should take proof of concession with you on the day as you may be asked for this on arrival.

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The youth teams are in action later this week.  On Friday (14th Nov) the under 17s travel to Dunfermline in the league.  The game at the hosts Training Centre will kick off at 7.45pm.  And on Sunday (16th Nov), the under 19s are also on the road as they travel to Links Park to face Montrose.  Kick off for that one is 3pm. 

It was a comfortable win for the under 19s at Palmerston tonight as they beat Newton Stewart 5-1 in a friendly.

After playing the second half for the first team last night, Billy Gray was part of the side and his first half double had Queens two up at the interval. 

Captain, Taylor Davidson, Matty Hall and Callum Hill were all on target after the break.

Coach Eddie Warwick said “It was a good exercise for both squads who rotated their starting eleven.  It was a chance for the players to get minutes in their legs and it keeps everyone ticking over.  There was some good build up play for our goals, so it was an all round good evening.”

The boys return to league business on Sunday with an away game at Montrose.

Our under 19s have a friendly match against Newton Stewart at Palmerston this evening.  Kick off 7.45pm.

It is the usual pay at the gate, £3 entry with under 16s free.

Due to the accident on the M74 and the traffic issues causing problems in Motherwell and some of our players getting to the ground this evenings match will now kick off at 8pm