Queen's Park lost 2-0 at home to Stenhousemuir, whose eight-match unbeaten start is a club record. The Championship match at Lesser Hampden saw the visitors score twice in the second half to secure the points.
Stenhousemuir came into the game after a cup shock against Motherwell. Queen's Park struggled to contain their momentum. Euan O'Reilly opened the scoring in the 50th minute with a delicate chip over the goalkeeper. Stenhousemuir captain Gregor Buchanan then made sure of the win with a late goal from a corner. The result sent Stenhousemuir to the top of the league.
Manager Marvin Bartley revealed his pre-match concerns. "I was really worried coming into this game, if I'm honest," Bartley told reporters. He said the players showed a strong mentality to back up their cup heroics. Bartley noted the thin line between confidence and complacency for his newly-promoted side. He reminded everyone that the league table after three games "means absolutely nothing."
The defeat is a disappointing start to a home league campaign for Queen's Park. The team will need to improve its defensive solidity and attacking threat. Supporters can track the team's progress and upcoming challenges via the fixtures list. The squad has the quality to respond, and details on player availability are always on our injuries page.
The focus shifts immediately to preparation for the next game. Queen's Park must learn from this experience and find a winning formula. Every point in the Championship is vital, and the team cannot afford a slow start. Queen's Park travel to face Raith Rovers on Saturday, 19 September.
