Queen's Park striker Josh Fowler marked his Scottish Premiership debut with a goal for St Johnstone in their 4-3 win over Kilmarnock. The 24-year-old, who scored 19 times in 25 Championship appearances for The Spiders last season, opened the scoring in the 16th minute as Simo Valakari's side made an impressive return to the top flight. Fowler's journey from Beith Juniors to the Premiership highlights his rapid rise in Scottish football.
How did Fowler perform at Queen's Park?
Fowler joined Queen's Park in summer 2025 and made an immediate impact, scoring 19 goals in just 25 appearances. His prolific form earned him a move to St Johnstone in January, where he helped the Perth club win the Scottish Championship last season. The Spiders, meanwhile, are currently 9th in the Championship with 0 points from 1 game, having lost their opening fixture.
What's next for Queen's Park?
Queen's Park will look to bounce back from their opening defeat when they host Ayr United on 2nd January 2027. Ayr United are currently 2nd in the table, 3 points ahead of The Spiders. Fowler's former club, Beith Juniors, congratulated him on his debut goal, highlighting his impressive rise from the WoSFL Premier Division to the Premiership.
Fowler's career trajectory
Fowler began his career at Beith Juniors, scoring 49 goals in 78 appearances before moving to Dubai-based Gulf United. After a brief stint in Australia, he returned to the UAE with Dubai City before joining Queen's Park. His goal-scoring exploits at The Spiders earned him a move to St Johnstone, where he has continued to impress.
