Match Report

Stenhousemuir return to Ochilview this Saturday as they welcome Queen of the South the first fixture of 2026.

The Warriors come into the contest on the back of a solid 0-0 draw away to Alloa Athletic at the Indodrill Stadium.

Despite the lack of goals, Gary Naysmith’s side delivered an encouraging performance, showing composure and organisation to extend their positive run of form heading into the new year.

Queen of the South arrive in confident mood after a commanding 4-1 victory over Hamilton Academical, with Matthew Douglas a hat-trick before a late strike from Jack Stott completed the scoring.

That result leaves the Dumfries side third in the William Hill League One table, sitting just behind Stenhousemuir in second, separated only by goal difference.

The most recent meeting between the sides came back in November at Palmerston Park, where the points were shared in a dramatic 1-1 draw where Jack Stott had given the hosts the lead, before Ross Taylor struck deep into stoppage time to earn Stenhousemuir a deserved point.