After a break due to the Scottish Cup, we are back in action tomorrow when we travel to New Central Park to face Kelty Hearts.
Having already played two leagues and a SPFL Trust Trophy quarter final tie this will be our fourth meeting of the season so far. The hosts got the better of us both times in the league, Michael Tidser scoring the only goal of the game on our last visit to Kelty in October, while they came from behind at Palmerston to take all three points. Ruari Paton had given us an early lead only for Nathan Austin and Kallum Higginbotham to score two goals in the space of four minutes in the closing stages to earn the win. We did, however, get the better of them in the cup on penalties after a goal-less 90 minutes.
They currently sit a place and thee points behind us in league one.
Looking ahead to the game, Manager, Marvin Bartley said “The boys put everything into the game against Hamilton in the cup tie but sometimes in life you don’t get what you deserve. We are obviously disappointed not to make it to the final, but we can’t get too high or too low, so we move on.
This week we head to Kelty, previous games have been close, and I expect this to be another tight affair against a hardworking side who will punish you if you make mistakes. So, like we always do we have to work to nullify their strengths and try to capitalise on their weaknesses. They have only lost one in the last six, but I think we are sharper and playing at a higher intensity. If we can get the win, we will hopefully close the gap on the teams above and that is what we will focus on rather than looking at the teams below”.
SUPPORTERS INFORMATION
Admission to the game will be by ticket only and where possible they should be bought in advance via their Fanbase App.
It may also be possible to buy tickets at the ground on the day.
Admission prices as follows:
£16 Adults
£12 Concessions (Over 65, Under 18, Disabled, Full time students)
£5 Under 16's
Turnstiles will open an hour ahead of kick off and Away supporters should use the North Turnstiles to the rear of the Community Centre car park.
Queens Supporters buses should park on Main Street, to the North of Kelty Community Centre. Those traveling by car should park at Kelty Community Centre in the first instance and on adjacent side streets once it is full. Supporters parking on the surrounding streets are requested to show respect to local residents and ensure accesses are not blocked.
Refreshment kiosks will be open with cash and card payment accepted.
For safety, all supporters are reminded that alcohol is strictly prohibited within the spectating areas of New Central Park. Anyone found to be in possession of alcohol within the spectating areas of the ground or found trying to gain entry to the ground whilst in possession of alcohol will be ejected from the ground and are liable for further action.
Spectators are advised that bottled / tinned drinks and all other types of controlled containers are not permitted within the ground. All spectators may be liable to be searched on entry and any tins/ bottles will be confiscated by stewards.
All pyrotechnics (Flares / Smoke Bombs) are strictly banned from New Central Park. Anyone found to be in possession of any pyrotechnic device will be ejected from the ground and will be liable for further action.
NO smoking is permitted within the spectating areas of New Central Park (this includes electronic cigarettes).
Kick off for the game is 3pm.