Queen's Park Demolish Gretna in Friendly Rout

An international club friendly played on June 27, 2026, saw Queen's Park put on a clinical display, hammering Gretna 5-0 at Raydale Park. The match, which kicked off at 02:45, provided a clear indication of the gap in preparation between the two sides as the visitors ran riot.

Match Summary

Queen's Park dominated from the first whistle, controlling possession and creating chance after chance. Gretna struggled to contain the pace and movement of the Queen's Park attack, and by half-time the score already read 4-0. The second half was a more controlled affair, with Queen's Park adding a fifth goal and then comfortably seeing out the remainder of the friendly.

Goal Highlights

• 10' – Queen's Park open the scoring with a powerful header from a corner.
• 22' – A swift counter-attack doubles the lead: 0-2.
• 34' – A long-range effort finds the top corner, making it 0-3.
• 41' – A defensive mix-up allows Queen's Park to score the fourth before the break.
• 67' – Substitutes combine for the fifth goal, a calm finish inside the box.

Performance Analysis

Queen's Park looked sharp and physically superior, which is expected in a friendly setting as they build towards their competitive season. Gretna, meanwhile, will take lessons from the heavy defeat, particularly in defensive organisation and transition play. The match served as an important test for both squads.