We have the second of back-to-back home games tomorrow as we host Kelty Hearts in the final match of the first round of fixtures.
Since joining the leagues, the Fife side have had the upper hand on us. We have faced each other on ten occasions, they’ve won six, we have won two and drawn two. Our last meeting came at Palmerston in April when they claimed a 2-1 win. Josh Todd scored after the break to cancel out Lewis Moore’s first half opener, but we weren’t level for long as Craig Johnston scored within two minutes to restore their advantage and ultimately claim the win.
Both sides have made a decent start to the campaign and go into this one on the back of victories, while we beat Dumbarton 2-0 at home, Kelty saw off Annan 3-0. With eight games played so far, we sit top of the table on 14 points, with tomorrow’s visitors two places and two points behind.
Ahead of the match tomorrow, Manager Peter Murphy said “We felt comfortable for most of the game against Dumbarton last week and apart from a ten-fifteen minute period in first half we were well in control and managed the game excellently.
This weekend marks the end of the first quarter of fixtures and going into the game top of the table is pleasing but we all know it’s still very early days. We will review the games that we have lost but we have witnessed a gradual difference over the weeks, and we have come a long way from where we started. There is always room for improvement, but we are growing in confidence and building week on week, so we are looking at small marginal improvements each time.
Kelty Hearts, are a well organised side who have also made a good start to the season. Michael and his players will provide a different challenge for us but it is up us to go out and overcome that.
The crowd was up last week so hopefully as we continue to get results on the park, more people will start to come back to help us make Palmerston the fortress that we are trying to achieve. Bring your friends and family members! Getting behind the team really does make a difference.”.
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 – HOME supporters should use turnstiles 1 & 2. Entry to the Oakbank Terrace will be via turnstiles 16 & 17 only. 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.
AWAY fans should use turnstiles 3 to gain entry to their section of the stand.
Turnstiles will be open for spectator entry at 1345.
Entry is by ticket only. 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
On the day prices for the game are:
Adults: £18
All Concessions (OAP/Students, 16–21-year-olds): £10
U16s: £5
All Accessible tickets: £8 (including carer)
Accessible Tickets for home and away fans include a carer ticket free of charge. When buying a ticket, please select one seat for the Accessible Ticket - the carers ticket will be allocated by the office after purchase. If you require a wheelchair space, these are marked on the seat map. The seat immediately behind the wheelchair spaces have already been reserved for carers.
Please note - all concessions and accessible ticket holders should bring proof of entitlement as this will be checked at the ground prior to entry.
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 at 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 that tickets are not transferable or refundable.
Car Parking will be available to all spectators within the Queen of the South Arena car park. It is expected to be busy so please give yourself time to find a space. 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.
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.
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 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.
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 and match day programmes.
Tomorrow’s match kicks off at 3 pm.