Queen's Park FC delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Greenock Morton in the William Hill Championship on April 18, 2026. Michael Ruth scored twice, with Lewis Fairnie adding a third goal to seal the three points on Matchday 34.
Ruth opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and doubled his tally just after half-time in the 48th. Fairnie found the net in the 30th minute, giving the Spiders a commanding lead they never relinquished. This result formed part of the club's campaign that ultimately saw them finish sixth in the final 2025 Scottish Championship table, with 41 points from 36 games.
The team's record last season was nine wins, fourteen draws, and thirteen losses. They scored 35 goals but conceded 48, leaving them with a negative goal difference of thirteen. Their recent form heading into the close season was a mixed bag, recorded as DLDLW. The club ended the campaign a significant 36 points behind the champions, St Johnstone. Fans can review the full final league table on our standings page.
In the lead-up to this late-season clash, both teams had busy schedules. Queen's Park played matches on July 25, August 1, August 8, August 22, and August 29. These fixtures covered the opening matchdays of the new William Hill Championship season and the Scottish League Cup group stage. Greenock Morton had an identical run of games on those same dates, competing in the same competitions. This shared calendar highlights the relentless pace of the Scottish football season.
This fixture has been a regular feature in the Championship. The teams met four times previously in the 2025 campaign. Those matches occurred on March 22, September 13, and December 5 of 2025, and most recently on February 21, 2026. All those encounters were also in the William Hill Championship, spanning Matchdays 30, 6, 17, and 26 respectively. This frequent competition builds a familiar rivalry between the two sides.
The club now looks ahead to its next competitive fixture. Queen's Park is scheduled to face Ayr United at home on January 2, 2027. Ayr United finished seventh in the table last season, setting up a closely matched contest. Supporters can track the team's preparation and view the full list of upcoming games on our dedicated fixtures section. The squad will be aiming to build on last season's mid-table finish when the new campaign gets fully underway.
