Our home games continue this weekend as we host Rangers B in the third of our six KDM Evolution Trophy matches.
Out of the 30 teams, Saturday’s opponents sit 27th in the league table having lost both their opening fixtures in the competition so far, while our win over Clyde in our last outing moved us up to 13th place after losing the opening game at East Kilbride.
Ahead of the match, Manager Peter Murphy said “It’s a bit of unknown for us this weekend as we don’t know what we will face. It could well be a different Rangers team again from previous games in the competition as they have players away on international duty. What we do know is that they will come and play football because that is what they coach within the Rangers Academy, so we will treat it like any other game and go out looking for the three points that are on offer. We are now unbeaten in our last four games, so it’s important for us to keep up that momentum.”
Supporters Information
HOME supports will be located within The Thompson Solicitors stand, along with sections 1 and 2 of the BDS stand and the Oakbank Terracing. While for this match, sections 3 and 4 of the BDS has been allocated to AWAY fans.
To gain entry to the BDS stand – ALL supporters should use turnstiles 1 & 2. Disabled access for Away fans is via Gate H on the south side of the BDS stand. 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.
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. 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 not valid for this game.
On the day ticket prices are:
Adults: £12
Concessions: £6
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. Please note due to error in the sale of tickets if you have purchased a ticket already for any area NOT outlined above, you should contact the office on 01387 254853 between 0900 – 1600 to have your ticket exchanged.
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.
We also have a hospitality package available for this match. Priced at £35 per head, as well as your match ticket you can have a pre-match curry and a bottle of beer. To reserve a space, email [email protected] or telephone 01387 254853 during office hours 0900 – 1600.
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 our club merchandise. Including half-time draw tickets.
The match kicks off at 3 pm on Saturday.