Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Match Preview
Friday night football comes to Cappielow Park as Greenock Morton host Queen’s Park in a vital Scottish Championship encounter.1
The hosts, Greenock Morton, find themselves in a precarious position. Currently 7th in the table, they are winless in regular time in their last two outings. Their recent Scottish Cup tie against Peterhead ended in a dramatic penalty shootout win after a 2-2 draw, a result that exposed defensive frailties. The pressure is on to turn these scrappy performances into a solid 90-minute display at home.
Queen’s Park, sitting just behind them in 8th, arrive with renewed confidence. Their comfortable 3-1 victory over Linlithgow Rose in the Cup was a welcome distraction from their league struggles (where they recently lost 4-3 to St Johnstone). The Spiders have struggled for consistency this season, but a win here would see them leapfrog Morton and pull away from the danger zone.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Quick Match Info
- Fixture: Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park
- Competition: Scottish Championship (Matchday 17)
- Venue: Cappielow Park, Greenock (Capacity: 11,589)2
- Date: Friday, 05 December 2025
- Kickoff Time: 19:45 GMT / 20:45 CET / 01:15 IST (Saturday)
- Referee: TBC
- TV Channel (UK): BBC Scotland
- Live Stream: BBC iPlayer
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Match Context (2025/26 Season)
Greenock Morton:
- Position: 7th in Championship (18 Points).
- Form: Shaky. They have won just one of their last 5 league games. The defense has been reasonably tight (conceding 17 goals in 16 games), but they lack a killer instinct upfront.
- Current Challenge: Finding goals. Drawing 9 games this season shows they are hard to beat but struggle to kill teams off.
Queen’s Park:
- Position: 8th in Championship (13 Points).
- Form: Volatile. They score goals (13) but concede far too many (24). Their recent 4-3 loss to St Johnstone epitomized their season: exciting going forward, chaotic at the back.
- Current Challenge: plugging the leaks. They have the second-worst goal difference in the league (-11).
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — What’s at Stake
For Morton:
- Security: A win puts them 8 points clear of Queen’s Park, creating a massive buffer between them and the bottom three.
For Queen’s Park:
- Survival Lifeline: A win draws them within 2 points of Morton and drags the Greenock side back into the relegation conversation.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Team Form
Greenock Morton (Last 5 Matches):
- W vs Peterhead (2-2, won on pens – Cup)
- L vs Dunfermline (0-1)
- W vs Ross County (3-0)
- W vs Arbroath (1-0)6
- D vs Raith Rovers (1-1)
Queen’s Park (Last 5 Matches):
- W vs Linlithgow Rose (3-1 – Cup)
- L vs St Johnstone (3-4)
- W vs Raith Rovers (2-1)
- L vs Partick Thistle (0-5)
- D vs Ayr United (0-0)
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Team News
Greenock Morton:
- Injuries: George Oakley (if at club) or key forward Filip Stuparevic may be carrying knocks after the grueling cup tie.
- Defense: Jack Baird and Kirk Broadfoot are expected to marshal the defense. The focus will be on tightening up after conceding two to Peterhead.
- Midfield: Grant Gillespie remains the engine room. His set-piece delivery will be crucial in a tight game.
Queen’s Park:
- Zak Rudden: The striker is in form and will lead the line.
- Dom Thomas: The captain’s creativity is vital. If he plays, Queen’s Park have a chance.
- Defensive Woes: Charlie Fox and Euan Murray need to have a perfect game to stop the leaking goals.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Head to Head
- 13 Sep 2025: Queen’s Park 0–0 Morton
- 22 Mar 2025: Morton 2–1 Queen’s Park
- 25 Jan 2025: Queen’s Park 1–2 Morton
- 30 Oct 2024: Morton 0–1 Queen’s Park
- 14 Sep 2024: Queen’s Park 1–0 Morton
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Predicted Lineups
Greenock Morton (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Ryan Mullen
- RB: Cammy Ballantyne
- CB: Jack Baird
- CB: Kirk Broadfoot
- LB: Zak Delaney
- CDM: Grant Gillespie (C)
- CDM: Cameron Blues
- RW: Michael Garrity
- CAM: Robbie Crawford
- LW: Owen Moffat
- ST: Tomi Adeloye
Queen’s Park (4-3-3):
- GK: Calum Ferrie
- RB: Zach Mauchin
- CB: Nikola Ujdur
- CB: Euan Murray
- LB: Louis Longridge
- CM: Jack Turner
- CM: Sean Welsh
- CM: Roddy MacGregor
- RW: Dom Thomas (C)
- ST: Zak Rudden
- LW: Grant Savoury
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Impact Bench Options
Greenock Morton:
- Filip Stuparevic: If Adeloye struggles, Stuparevic offers a different, more technical threat upfront.
- Iain Wilson: Can come on to shore up the midfield if Morton are protecting a lead.
Queen’s Park:
- Josh Fowler: Scored in the cup and will be hungry for minutes if the attack stalls.
- Liam McLeish: Offers fresh legs and pace late in the game.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Tactical Outlook
Greenock Morton:
- Playing Style: Direct & Physical. At Cappielow, Morton tries to make the game uncomfortable. They will look to hit Tomi Adeloye early and win second balls through Blues and Gillespie.
- Strength: Set Pieces. With Baird and Broadfoot coming forward, corners are a massive weapon.
Queen’s Park:
- Playing Style: Expansive Passing. Queen’s Park likes to play football, utilizing the width provided by Dom Thomas. However, this often leaves them exposed at the back.
- Weakness: Defensive Transitions. When they lose the ball, the gaps between defense and midfield are huge. Morton’s Moffat will look to exploit this space.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Key Battles
| Matchup | Battle Type | Edge |
| Dom Thomas vs. Zak Delaney | Creative Hub vs. Defender: Thomas is the best player on the pitch creatively. Delaney must stop crosses coming into the box. | Queen’s Park |
| Tomi Adeloye vs. Euan Murray | Physical Duel: Adeloye is strong and holds the ball well. Murray needs to be aggressive and not let him turn. | Morton |
| Grant Gillespie vs. Jack Turner | Midfield Control: Gillespie brings experience; Turner brings energy. Whoever wins this battle dictates the tempo. | Tie |
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Spotlight Players
Grant Gillespie (Morton):
The veteran captain is the heartbeat of the team. In a local derby atmosphere under the lights, his leadership and penalty-taking ability could be the difference.
Zak Rudden (Queen’s Park):
A proven goalscorer at this level. He scored in the cup and will fancy his chances against a Morton defense that conceded two to Peterhead. He needs very few chances to score.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Fan Reactions
Morton Fans:
“We need to win this. Drawing too many games is killing our season.”
“Hopefully the cup win gave the lads a boost. A clean sheet would be nice for a change!”
Queen’s Park Fans:
“We play good football but defend like schoolboys. Just keep it tight for once!”
“Dom Thomas to run the show. 2-1 to the Spiders!”
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Match-Defining Factors
- The First Goal: In a game between two inconsistent teams, the first goal is massive. If Morton score, they can sit back. If Queen’s Park score, the game opens up, which suits them.
- Fatigue: Morton played 120 minutes + penalties in the cup. Queen’s Park won in 90. The visitors might have fresher legs in the last 15 minutes.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Prediction
Score Prediction: Greenock Morton 1–1 Queen’s Park
Betting Insights:
- Outcome: Draw.
- Both Teams to Score: YES (Both teams showed defensive vulnerabilities in the cup).
- Under/Over: Under 2.5 Goals (League games between them are often tight).
Analysis: Morton are the draw specialists of the league (9 draws). They are tough to beat at home but lack the firepower to blow teams away. Queen’s Park are dangerous but fragile. A draw seems the most logical outcome, frustrating both sides but keeping the status quo in the table.
Greenock Morton vs Queen’s Park — Final Word
It might not be a classic for the neutrals, but the stakes are incredibly high for both clubs. Greenock Morton need to make home advantage count to pull away from the danger zone, while Queen’s Park must prove they have the defensive discipline to survive in the Championship. Expect a gritty, physical battle under the Friday night lights.
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