Queen's Park return to The City Stadium on Friday evening to host Ayr United in the Scottish Championship, aiming to build on their last home victory. The Spiders sit 9th in the table with four points from six games, a position they will be keen to improve upon against a side just one place above them.
Recent form
Their last outing was a 2-0 away defeat to Dunfermline on September 12, a result that halted the momentum from a 2-1 home win over Morton the previous week. Marc Ruth was the hero in that Morton match, scoring both goals, including the decisive strike early in the second half. The team's recent form shows one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five league games.
Ayr United arrive in Glasgow having lost their last two matches, including a 3-1 home defeat to Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Their only point in the last month came from a 1-1 draw with Morton at the end of August. Both sides will view this fixture as a key opportunity to secure a much-needed three points.
Team context
Queen's Park's season has been a challenging one so far, with three goals scored and nine conceded. They currently trail league leaders Stenhousemuir by twelve points. A positive result on Friday could provide a vital platform for the upcoming festive period.
The match kicks off at 18:30 UTC on September 18.
