Ayr United return to action against Queen's Park this Friday, a week after securing a 2-0 victory over the same opponents. The Honest Men currently sit sixth in the Scottish Championship with eight points from seven matches.
Queen's Park manager Sean Crighton pointed to his club's infrastructure as a foundation for progress. "One thing we've got here is a great training centre," Crighton said. He also highlighted the quality of their home ground, stating, "And, obviously, at Lesser Hampden, the pitch is unbelievable. We've got the facilities - we need to be a good Championship team."
Despite those facilities, Queen's Park are second from bottom in the table, one point and one place behind Ayr United. Their season has been a challenge, with a recent draw against Partick Thistle described by midfielder Scott Martin as a turning point. The club has a strong recent history of youth development, with their under-17 and under-19 sides winning their leagues last season and alumni including Scotland captain Andy Robertson.
For Ayr, the focus will be on replicating their performance from the 18th of September. Goals from D. Watret and J. Landers sealed that 2-0 win at Queen's Park, a result that moved them into the top half. Their form over the last five games reads one win, one draw, and three losses. You can review the full fixtures list for the season ahead.
Ayr United's next assignment after this trip to Glasgow is a significant one, hosting league leaders Stenhousemuir on the 25th of September. The squad's current standings show they are eleven points behind the summit, making every match important in the chase for promotion. The team has scored seven goals and conceded eight so far this campaign.
Friday's match will be broadcast live on BBC Scotland television, offering fans another chance to see Ayr United in action.
First reported at bbc.com
