- Both teams have drawn 1 of the 2 head-to-heads in the past 12 months
New kids on the block
Queen of the South and Peterhead will attempt to shake off their poor League One 2026-2027 opening-round defeats when they meet at Palmerston Park this weekend. The hosts lost 5-1 at East Kilbride and the visitors fell by a single goal at home to Ross County, so this already has the feel of a 'must-win' fixture for both clubs.
Queen of the South are ninth in the table on 0 points from 1 game while Peterhead are eighth on the same points, but there will be a good atmosphere at Palmerston as both clubs get into their stride. The hosts are on a three-game losing streak in all competitions, which will have a little bit of the shine off them, but Peterhead are 2 wins and 3 defeats in their last five in all comps, so they can be a dangerous side.
Two clubs going through transition
Queen of the South have appointed Nicky Clark as their new head coach on 25 May 2026 and the player-manager is looking to get his side into the top four this time around. Peterhead are also under a boss, Jordon Brown, but he has been at the helm since 25 April 2023, so the Blue Toon have had more time to build a clear identity.
Peterhead play with a high energy style, set up in a 4-2-3-1, where they look to press high and force turnovers, then transition quickly in a vertical manner to challenge the opposition's backline. That can make them a real handful on their day and they will come here looking to upset the odds as they did in last season's corresponding fixture which finished 1-1.
Both sides could get on the scoresheet
Queen of the South to win at 99/100 is a shade of favourites for the game, with Peterhead priced at 117/50 and the draw at 5/2, so there is nothing wrong with backing the both teams to score market at 11/20. But there is a little more of a 'goal' feel about this fixture than the numbers suggest.
Over 2.5 goals at 3/5 is a sensible alternative as both of these teams like to get forward, score and concede goals. QOS have been a bit of a mess at home recently, going 0 wins and 2 defeats in their last two at Palmy. But they have won two of their last three at this ground against Peterhead, who are pretty decent away from home with 1 win and 1 defeat in their last 2 in all current competitions.
Player watch
Jack Stott has been the most prolific striker in League One 2026/2027 for Queen of the South with 1 goal in 1 appearance and he has an eye for the finish. Cole Coughlin has chipped in with 1 assist in 1 league game so far and he gives the Doonhamers a creative spark. Nicky Clark has scored 3 of Queen of the South's 7 goals across their last 5 in all competition and will be expected to play a big role again.
