SEAN CRIGHTON’S Spiders are the first foot of Ayr United as the William Hill Championship kicks off 2026.sd
Somerset Park saw a 1-1 draw between the sides on Queen’s Park’s last venture down the M77 – and travelling fans will be hoping to spy a new signing in the ranks.
The head coach has been hard at work since the transfer window opened and hopes are high there could be a new face within the squad, subject to paperwork being completed on time.
With the Spiders on a run of three wins from the last six and only one defeat in those half dozen games, they head south with confidence following displays against Partick Thistle, Airdrieonians and Dunfermline Athletic.
Looking ahead
Sean Crighton’s head coach previews are sponsored by Glasgow Clyde College.
The head coach, and assistant Jim Duffy, are sponsored by PTS Clean this season.
Queen’s Park captain Euan Murray is sponsored by Davy Rogerson. His away kit is sponsored by McDonald Lynch, in memory of Eric Kinnear.
For further sponsorship opportunities with the Spiders skipper, contact kieran@queensparkfc.co.uk
The Season so far...
Queen’s Park and Ayr Un ited have been hard top separate on the pitch this season – but 10 points and four Championship placings are between Saturday’s sides.
Scott Brown’s side salvaged a point on the last meeting in Ayrshire with a late own goal off the knee of Matty Shiels, and the corresponding fixture at The city Stadium saw 10-man Queen’s hold on for a valiant draw after Henry Fieldson was red carded.
The Honest Men and Spiders have similar form with two wins and two draws from their last five games – and the Spiders are on the back of three wins in the last six across all competitions.
Both will be aiming to kick off the new year with a continuation of that form as we enter the busy January and February spell.
Head to Head
- October 25, 2025
Queen’s Park 0-0 Ayr Utd - August 30, 2025
Ayr Utd 1-1 Queen’s Park - April 26, 2025
Ayr Utd 2-2 Queen’s Park - March 4, 2025
Queen’s Park 2-3 Ayr Utd - November 16, 2024
Ayr Utd 3-2 Queen’s Park - September 21, 2024
Queen’s Park 1-1 Ayr Utd
Goalscorers
- 17 – Josh Fowler
- 3 – Tyrece McDonnell, Michael Ruth, Seb Drozd
- 2 – Henry Fieldson, Euan Murray
- 1 – Aidan Connolly, Grant Savoury, Rocco Friel, Timam Scott
Clean Sheets
6 – Calum Ferrie
Last time out...
...In the Championship
... Against Ayr United
Ticket Info
- Adult – £22
- Concession – £15 (Over 65s, Disabled, Ambulant and Students)
- Juvenile – FREE* (13-17-years-old)
- Child – FREE* (Under 13s)
Disabled/ambulant supporters requiring a carer will be able to obtain one free carer ticket by calling 01292 263435.
*U18s go free but still require a ticket for entry. These can be obtained from the Club Shop.
Supporters' Info
There will be no cash gate in operation at Somerset Park. Tickets must be purchased online or, in the case of child and juvenile tickets, from the Ayr United Club Shop.
Queen’s Park Supporters Association is running a bus to Ayr. Places can be booked with a £5 deposit HERE. Prices for this trip are: Adults £12; Adult + Child £15; U16 £5.
Pick-up points reversed from usual arrangements: Hampden Tesco – 12.15pm; Clarkston – 12.30pm.
