Stenhousemuir vs Queen of the South

Match Report

Stenhousemuir and Queen of the South played out a competitive goalless draw at Ochilview Park, with both sides showing moments of quality but ultimately cancelling each other out in a closely fought encounter.

The Warriors started brightly, using the flanks well through Ross Taylor and Scott McGill, and looked dangerous from set pieces. Gregor Buchanan and Archie Graham both rose well to meet crosses but their headers were either wide or safely dealt with by the visiting keeper. McGill also came close midway through the first half with a strike from distance that clipped the post.

Queen of the South carried a threat of their own, with Taylor Charters and Kurtis Stott both going close. Stott’s powerful header in the 21st minute was among the best chances of the half, but it flashed wide.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with the Warriors creating chances but unable to apply the finishing touch. Aitken was introduced from the bench and quickly got involved, though his efforts were blocked or headed clear. At the other end, Archie Graham produced a crucial block to deny Stott as QoS pressed forward.

In the closing stages, both sides had half chances, but strong defensive work and committed challenges ensured neither could find a breakthrough. The match saw several bookings, reflecting the intensity of the contest, as both teams battled hard to control possession.

The draw leaves Stenhousemuir with a point from a resilient performance, while Queen of the South will feel they could have stolen it late on.

PREVIEW

Stenhousemuir return to Ochilview Park this Saturday looking to continue their impressive run of form as they face Queen of the South in what promises to be a closely-fought League One clash.

The Warriors come into the game full of confidence after three consecutive victories in all competitions. A battling 1–0 win over Cove Rangers was secured thanks to Dale Carrick’s first-half rebound, followed by a 2–1 success against Rangers B in the KDM Evolution Trophy, with early goals from Scott McGill and Archie Graham. Most recently, Stenhousemuir impressed on the road with a disciplined performance to overcome Inverness Caledonian Thistle, further underlining their growing momentum.

Queen of the South arrive with mixed but eye-catching recent results. They produced a dominant 4–0 victory over Peterhead last weekend, with Guthrie, Luissint, Kennedy and Charters all on the scoresheet, showing their attacking firepower. That result came after a heavy 4–1 home defeat to Hamilton Accies, but the Doonhamers also claimed an impressive opening day 2–0 away win at Cove Rangers, highlighting their threat on the road.

Recent meetings between the two sides have been competitive. Last season, Stenhousemuir earned a 2–1 victory at Ochilview in February, but Queen of the South responded with a 2–0 win in Dumfries in April. In fact, Queens have had the upper hand in the head-to-head record overall, though the Warriors have shown they can match their full time opponents.

With Stenhousemuir aiming to extend their winning streak and Queens looking to build consistency after their emphatic Peterhead triumph, this fixture is set up as a fascinating encounter. The Warriors will rely on their compact defending and clinical edge, while the Doonhamers’ attacking options mean they are always capable of producing goals.

A competitive 90 minutes lies ahead at Ochilview — and with both sides carrying confidence into the match, supporters can expect an exciting contest.