Queen's Park suffered a heavy 8-0 defeat away to Rangers at Ibrox. The result marks a significant setback for the Championship side, who now sit 9th in the league with just four points from seven games.
A difficult afternoon
Rangers took control of the match early and never relented. James Tavernier scored a hat-trick, while Ryan Naderi and Tochi Chukwuani each netted their first goals for the Glasgow club. Bojan Miovski also found the back of the net in a one-sided contest.
For Queen's Park, chances were scarce. Sebastian Drozd and Louis Longridge managed shots on target, and Aidan Connolly had a goal ruled out for offside. Calum Ferrie started in goal for the Spiders, facing a relentless Rangers attack that included starters like Dujon Sterling and Tuur Rommens, who made his first start for the home side.
The wider context
The heavy loss compounds a challenging period for Queen's Park. Their recent form reads one win, one draw and three defeats from the last five matches, including consecutive losses to Ayr United and Dunfermline. They have scored only three league goals all season while conceding eleven, leaving them with a minus-eight goal difference.
Defender Sean Crighton pointed to the club's infrastructure as a foundation to build upon. "One thing we've got here is a great training centre," he said.
Attention now turns immediately to league action and a chance to respond. Queen's Park travel to face Arbroath this weekend, with their next opponents currently sitting 7th in the Championship table. The squad will need to regroup quickly to address a defensive record that has seen them concede multiple goals in four of their last five outings.
First reported at Rangers Football Club
