Queen's Park began their season with a 1-1 tie against Spartans, but ultimately lost the extra point in a penalty shootout. The Spiders, who finished 6th in the Championship last season with 41 points from 36 games, had their first shot on goal in the 11th minute.
What happened?
The game was evenly balanced, with both sides pushing for the opening goal. That goal came in the 23rd minute when Summer Thomson drilled the ball home from the edge of the box. Spartans equalized in the 51st minute through Niamh Noble's penalty.
Key moments
The Spiders made a triple substitution midway through the second period, introducing fresh players who made a difference. Olivia King, who returned to the club from Partick Thistle, made her second debut for Queen's Park.
What comes next?
Queen's Park will look to bounce back from this draw, with their next match scheduled soon. The team is currently 36 points behind leaders ST Johnstone in the title race. As of their last result on May 1, 2026, Queen's Park had drawn 1-1 with Partick. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with 0 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games. The Spiders have scored 35 goals this season, while conceding 48, resulting in a -13 goal difference.
