Queen’s Park v Annan Athletic – match preview
THE FIRST match of the Sean Crighton era kicks off when Annan Athletic visit The city Stadium for a friendly on Tuesday night.
The match begins at 7.30pm and could provide the opportunity for no less than SIX Spiders debuts.
So far this summer Aidan Connolly, Michael Ruth, Josh Fowler, Carlo Pignatiello, Matthew Shiels and Euan Murray have been recruited.
There’s also been a raft of re-signings for the likes of Louis Longridge, Grant Savoury, Timam Scott and
That’s left the Spiders first-team squad in a healthy position, and one that Crighton is very happy with going into the matchday scenarios.
In total four friendlies have been arranged with the away day at Clyde doubling as a Glasgow Cup tie at Broadwood.
First though it is Wullie Gibson and Annan making the trip north to open the season at The city Stadium – our permanent home for season 2025-26.
Looking ahead
Sean Crichton spoke to QPTV ahead of the Annan Athletic clash
Charlie Fox also discussed the match, his own return to Lesser Hampden and his contract extension.
The Close Season so far...
It has been a busy time for Queen’s Park off the field with wholescale changes across the club this summer.
As well as Sean Crighton’s appointment in May as new head-coach he brought in a new physio in Jorge Pismante, assistant Jim Duffy and Ross Banks stepped up as head of sports science.
There’s also been 11 signing announcements with existing and new players signing up for the new season.
Going the other way, seven players from last season returned to their parent clubs following loans at Hampden and a further 19 have left the club.
Head to Head
- October 11, 2024 – Annan Athletic 1-4 Queen’s Park
- July 20, 2021 – Annan Athletic 1-2 Queen’s Park
- April 13, 2021 – Queen’s Park 1-0 Annan Athletic
Goalscorers
- Goalscorers in competitive games will be added here as the 2025-26 season progresses.
Last time out...
...In the Championship
... Against Annan Athletic
Ticket Info
Tickets are on sale for supporters of both sides, with Annan Athletic fans accommodated in sections six and seven of The city Stadium for this fixture.
Queen’s Park fans can purchase seats HERE.
This match IS part of 2025-26 season ticket packages however the game MUST have been redeemed within ticketing portal accounts.
Once redeemed on the ticketing portal, supporters should show their QR code at the turnstile. Paper copies or smartphones are accepted.
PLEASE NOTE – Season ticket and membership cards from 2024-25 will NOT be accepted.
Supporters' Info
Supporters should note the significantly restricted parking situation around the stadium.
Forthcoming summer concerts at the National Stadium – beginning with Lana del Rey on Thursday – have led to a reduction in car parking facilities on the Hampden campus with NO PARKING available for supporters at the ground.
Fans attending the match by car and parking in surrounding streets should be conscious of neighbours and nearby residents and park considerately taking note of restrictions in place around the Hampden events area.
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