Queen of the South
- Queen of the South are winless in five games (D2, L3), failing to win any of their last three at home (D1, L2).
- Peter Murphy, who took the head coaching position in May 2024, has moulded a pragmatic, compact 4-4-2.
- Kai Kennedy has been their main threat, scoring eight league goals this season and four of their last six.
- Queen of the South have slipped to a 0-2 defeat at home to Peterhead and a 3-2 loss away to Montrose.
Stenhousemuir
- Stenhousemuir are 2nd in the League One 2025-2026 standings with 49 points from 27 games, 10 points clear of 4th-placed Queen of the South.
- Gary Naysmith has done a brilliant job since taking the reins in January 2023, crafting a disciplined, flexible side.
- Stenhousemuir have been an excellent away team this season, winning six, drawing four and losing just three of their 13 road games.
- Olly Whyte’s purple patch in front of goal has seen him score three of his team’s last four goals, while Euan O’Reilly remains the top scorer with seven goals from 24 league appearances.
- Stenhousemuir have the momentum with two wins in a row, including 1-0 victories at Hamilton Academical and over Cove Rangers, while Queen of the South have been winless in their last five.
- Stenhousemuir have not won in their last two away trips to Palmerston Park.
Head-to-Head
- Across their last three encounters, Stenhousemuir have won one and drawn two.
- This will be a familiar battle for these two regional rivals and the recent history suggests it will be close once more.
Key Players
- Kai Kennedy
- Eight league goals this season.
- Four of the last six goals for his side.
- Olly Whyte
- Three of his team’s last four goals.
- Euan O’Reilly
- Seven goals from 24 league appearances.
Betting Insights
- Odds: Queen of the South 2.35; Stenhousemuir 2.71.
- Both teams to score: 1.78 - considered the more likely outcome given how these two sides match up.
- Both sides are likely to create chances in this local derby.
Prediction
- Side with the visitors for a result at Palmerston.
- Backing Stenhousemuir to take the spoils at 2.71.
- Expect both teams to score as a realistic outcome.
