St Mirren Gear Up for Scottish Cup Battle Against Queen of the South
St Mirren heads to Palmerston Park this Saturday, January 18th, for a thrilling Fourth Round clash in the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup against Queen of the South. After hosting the Doonhamers at the same stage last season, this year’s match offers a reversal of roles, promising another captivating encounter.
The Saints have shown resilience in their past two Scottish Cup campaigns, reaching the Fifth Round before narrowly bowing out to Celtic on both occasions. They aim to go even further this season, starting with a win in Dumfries.
Match Details
- Fixture: Queen of the South vs. St Mirren
- Competition: Scottish Gas Scottish Cup
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Kick-Off: 3 PM
- Venue: Palmerston Park
The Opposition
Queen of the South enters this weekend’s contest on the back of a 1-1 league draw with Alloa Athletic. They currently sit sixth in the William Hill League One standings, accumulating 26 points from 20 matches. Under Peter Murphy’s guidance, the Doonhamers have gone unbeaten in their last six home games, a streak dating back to October, despite a heavy loss to Kelty Hearts earlier in the season.
Recent Encounters
The Saints defeated Queen of the South in last season’s Fourth Round, thanks to Alex Gogic’s decisive header. The last time St Mirren visited Palmerston Park was during the 2020/21 season, where a late goal from Marcus Fraser secured a 2-2 draw in the Premier Sports Cup.
St Mirren’s most recent win in Dumfries came in March 2018. Goals from Danny Mullen, Lewis Morgan, and Kyle Magennis sealed a 3-1 victory as the Buddies edged closer to the Championship title.
Match Officials
The referee for Saturday’s match is Ryan Lee, assisted by Ross Macleod and Scott Anderson. Notably, this game will not feature VAR, adding an old-school flavor to the proceedings.
Saints Look to Extend Their Cup Journey
St Mirren fans will hope for another standout performance as the team aims to build on its recent Scottish Cup successes. A win at Palmerston Park could be the springboard for a deeper tournament run, with the squad determined to make their mark in this year’s competition.