Match Preview: Queen’s Park v Spartans – Sun 16 Mat 25

Queen’s Park will play host to The Spartans in the first post-split fixture tomorrow at Ochilview Park.  Kick off at 3pm.

The Spiders come into the second phase of the league with eight points and sit eleventh in the table with their opponents two places above them and currently safe from the drop.

Queen’s Park come into the match with a boost after earning a thoroughly deserved last time out against Partick Thistle, while the visitors are fresh of the back of a Scottish Cup exit to Rangers last weekend.

The first meeting between these two sides this season ended in a 1-0 home victory for Queen’s Park back in August, while The Spiders picked up a valuable away point as Spartans were held to a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture at Ainslie Park in November.

A win for either side tomorrow would go a long way in potentially ensuring their safety from the relegation zone making it a tough test for both clubs, but the home side go into the match with confidence. Head Coach Iain Robinson said: ” Our last match against Partick Thistle was a real positive performance and result. It gives us a great platform to go into the split with a bit of confidence.

“With that said, the squad are fully aware of how important this fixture is, and the importance of firstly building on the recent run of positive performances, but also how valuable every single point is going to be. That starts on Sunday. Spartans are a very hard side to play against – we can’t let the fact we are unbeaten against them this season lull us into a false sense of the challenge that lies ahead.

“We’ve had a good two weeks of preparation for this game, and training this week in particular has been excellent. We’re hopeful that if we get our execution of the tactics right, and the players perform to the level we know they can that we can get a positive result. I’ve got every belief that this group can do that!”

Last five SWPL-1 matches –
Queen’s Park: L L L L D
Spartans: L L L W L

Previous Meetings –
03/11/2024 | SWPL 1 | Spartans 1-1 Queen’s Park
25/08/2024 | SWPL 1 | Queen’s Park 1-0 Spartans

Match Admission:
Match Tickets –
Admission to the match is via pay at the gate.

Admission Prices –
Adults: £8
Concessions: £2
Children: £2
Family (2 Adults & 2 Children/Concessions): £16

Stadium Entry –
Supporters of both sides will be housed in the Norway Stand, and should enter via turnstiles 1 & 2.

External Media and Scouts –
Media and Scout accreditation is available by contacting the club at qpwfc@queensparkfc.co.uk

Getting to the match:
Car Parking –
There is no spectator car parking available at Ochilview Park. Supporters travelling by car are encouraged to park at Stenhousemuir Primary School or The Tryst Road Showgrounds. Supporters whom choose to utilise on street parking in the surrounding area are reminded to park responsibly.

Public Transport –
Larbet Train Station is under a mile away from Ochilview Park. On leaving the stadium, continue left on King Street until you come to the stadium.

Inside the ground:
Supporter sections –
There is no allocated seating within the ground and supporters are free to choose any seat. However, we recommend that away fans sit together in the seats beyond the tunnel.

Catering –
The kiosk offers a range of food and beverages. Cash and Card payments are accepted.

Food:
Scotch Pie – £3
Steak Pie, Steak & Haggis Pie, Chicken Curry Pie, Macaroni Pie – £3.50
Sausage Roll – £3.50
Burger – £3.50
Cheeseburger – £3.70
Hotdog – £3.50
Soup – £1.50

Snacks:
Crisps – £1
Chocolate/Sweets – 90p

Beverages:
Tea, Coffee, Bovril, Hot Chocolate – £2
Soft Drinks – £2

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