As we embark on a tough schedule with the first of five games in just 14 days, we have a home game in the Championship tomorrow as we welcome Morton to Palmerston.
In the three league and cup matches that we have faced each other so far this season, we have won one and drawn two. Our last meeting was earlier this month when we played a rearranged game at Cappielow. Deimantas Petravicius opened the scoring on his debut with Jack Hamilton scoring our second goal, but the hosts twice came from behind to claim a point in a 2 – 2 draw.
Manager Allan Johnston “It was another disappointing result for us last week losing to Dundee. It wasn't a classic game to watch but I don't think there was much between the teams. In this league you can't afford to switch off or you will be punished and that's what happened to us. We should've cut out the cross in the first place but to leave two players unmarked in the box is criminal from our point of view and we need to stop making the same mistakes to give ourselves a chance of winning games.
There is no getting away from it, we are in a fight and we need to start picking up points.
We want Palmerston to be a difficult place to come, it hasn't been that since the turn of the year so that is something we need to rectify. The fans have been great and have continued to back the team, I can tell you it's appreciated by us all in these difficult times. We believe we have the players who can turn things around. It is only I, the rest of the staff and players who can do it and we do it by continuing to work hard.
This week we welcome another team who sit round about us, so we know how high the stakes are. They picked up another three points during the week with a good win over Ayr, so we need to make sure that gap doesn't become any bigger”.
Supporters attending Palmerston should note:
Sections six and seven of the BDS Digital (East) Stand have been set aside for away supporters. They should enter the stadium via turnstile three.
The turnstiles will be open for ALL spectator entry around 1415.
Entry is by ticket only. Tickets should be purchased from the ticket offices before arriving at the turnstiles. The ticket office within the QOS Arena will be open from 1230 with the BDS home ticket office also open slightly later.
Please note that the BDS Stand ticket office is CASH ONLY. If you wish to purchase your ticket by card then you should use the Arena ticket office.
Ticket prices are as follows:-
Adults: £18
OAP/Concessions/ Students/ 16-21 year olds: £10
Under 16’s: £5
Pre-School Kids: FREE
Season tickets are valid for the game.
Accessible tickets are available at £8, £5 and £3.
Wheelchair access for away supporters is on the south side of BDS Digital stand. There is a lay-by on King Street for vehicles to drop their passengers for flat access to the ground. Disabled parking is available on the north side of the BDS Digital Stand or at the Arena car park. The cost of entry of one personal assistant is included in the price of the ticket.
Car parking is available in the Queen of the South Arena car park next to the ground. There will be some on street parking restrictions but there is plenty of other on and off street parking available around the ground. However, please remember that supporters should not park in Palmerston View.
Supporters buses will NOT be allowed to park in the Arena car park, therefore it is requested that buses/minibuses 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.
There are no on-going roadworks currently around Dumfries that may affect travel times to Palmerston Park. Fans should check the Traffic Scotland website at http://trafficscotland.org/index.aspx for confirmation of any delays.
Catering outlets and toilets will be available for use throughout the ground. Toilet and catering facilities are also available in the Arena prior to kick off. The café within the Arena offers a full menu and the bar under the Gates Stand will also be open for refreshments.
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. 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. Any person deemed to be under the influence of alcohol will be denied entry to the ground. This will be strictly enforced.
Recording of match footage is a breach of SPFL rules and anyone found to be doing so will be asked to leave the ground with no refund given.
All spectators are required to abide by our acceptable behaviour policy and your cooperation would be greatly appreciated. Ground rules are displayed at various points throughout the stadium, at turnstiles and food kiosks.
Our Saturday Kids Club for primary school age children takes place ahead of all of our Saturday home games from 1230 at the Arena. For two hours ahead of kick off, kids will receive coaching from Queens coaches and members of the Under 20 squad as well as having fun and the chance to play short games. For the cost of £10 per child (£8 if they have a Junior Blues season ticket) they will also be given lunch and then entry into the first teams game where they can either sit with their families or be collected after the match.
Pre-registration is not compulsory anyone can turn up and pay on the day.
The shop will be open for business prior to kick off, where you can buy a full range of merchandise.
Match day programmes will also be on sale – priced £3.
And you can purchase our 50/50 half-time draw tickets for a pound each.
Kick off – 3pm