Queen's Park FC earned a hard-fought point with a 0-0 draw away to Partick Thistle in the Scottish Championship on Saturday night. The result at the WrightKerr Stadium at Firhill gave the Spiders their first league point of the 2026-27 campaign, halting a run of three straight defeats.
Jack Wills was the hero in goal for Queen's Park, making several important saves to keep a clean sheet. His performance was vital as the visitors were under pressure for large parts of the match, with Thistle recording 20 attempts on goal to Queen's Park's solitary effort. Wills was even cautioned for timewasting as early as the tenth minute, with referee Calum Scott administering a five-count. The defensive unit of Ricki Lamie, Euan Murray, and full-backs Magnus Mackenzie and Carlo Pignatiello worked tirelessly to repel Thistle's attacks. Manager David McCallum made five substitutions in the second half to freshen his side, introducing Ben Brannan, Jack Hamilton, Zach Mauchin, Aiden McCallion, and Lewis Stewart to help see out the draw.
The game followed a familiar pattern from the first whistle. Partick Thistle, sitting second in the table and unbeaten before kick-off, dominated possession and created the clearer chances. Alex Samuel missed from close range after just three minutes. Aidan Fitzpatrick and Ben McPherson combined well on 11 minutes, but the latter shot wide. Ts’oanelo Lets’osa attempted an audacious bicycle kick that sailed over the bar on 35 minutes. Queen's Park held firm, and the teams went in level at the break.
Thistle continued to press after halftime. Seb Drozd turned his marker and shot across goal just five minutes into the second period, missing the far post. A dangerous Fitzpatrick free-kick led to a Dan O’Reilly header that Wills saved comfortably. Substitute Tony Watt had a late chance after a run down the right but fired his left-footed effort off target. In stoppage time, Ethan Ingram found Robbie Crawford in the box, but his effort was blocked. The final whistle confirmed a share of the spoils.
The point moves Queen's Park off the foot of the Scottish Championship table, though they remain in 10th position. Their record now reads one point from four games, with zero wins, one draw, and three losses. They have scored just one goal this season while conceding six, giving them a goal difference of minus five. The Spiders now find themselves nine points behind early leaders Stenhousemuir. This defensive resilience will be a platform to build on ahead of their next fixture. Fans can check the updated league positions on our standings page.
Attention now turns to Queen's Park's next Championship fixture. The squad will look to build on this defensive solidity and start turning draws into wins. The team's current form and player availability can be monitored on our squad page. Their next match is scheduled for next Saturday, as they continue their quest to climb the table.
