Morton vs Queen of the South | Match Preview
MORTON versus Queen of the South
cinch Championship
Saturday 26 November 2022
Cappielow Park supported by Dalrada Technology
Kick-off 3pm
Scene Setter
It’s a break from league action tomorrow afternoon as Morton host Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup Third Round.
The Ton continued to build on good form with a 2-1 win away to Cove Rangers on Saturday, taking the current unbeaten run to eight games with six of those coming as wins. Remaining the form team in the league, Morton will look to take current form and confidence into the cup in the hope securing a spot in the Fourth Round.
Familiar opponents Queen of the South make the trip to Greenock tomorrow afternoon on a run of three wins and two losses in their last five games. The Ton faced Queen of the South on five occasions last season with the Palmerston side winning three of those. The last time both sides met at Cappielow Par supported by Dalrada Technology, Morton came from behind to secure a 2-1 win.
View from Dougie Imrie
We heard from Dougie Imrie yesterday as he gave his thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s match.
Morton Milestones and Significant Stats
7 – Grant Gillespie is the current top scorer in all competitions with 7 goals.
16 – Morton remain the best defensive side in the cinch Championship with just 16 goals conceded and will be looking to transfer that defensive form into the cup.
Current Connections
Current Ton player Darragh O’Connor spent time on loan at Queen of the South last season, coming up against the Greenock side on a couple of occasions.
Both Iain Wilson and Gavin Reilly joined the Doonhamers in the Summer having played for Morton last season.
It will be a family affair on Saturday as Jai Quitongo comes up against his brother Rico.
Head to Head
March 2022 – Queen of the South 3 – 0 Morton (cinch Championship)
February 2022 – Morton 2 – 1 Queen of the South (cinch Championship)
December 2021 – Queen of the South 2 – 1 Morton (SPFL Trust Trophy Quarter Final)
October 2021 – Queen of the South 0 – 0 Morton (cinch Championship)
August 2021 – Morton 2 – 3 Queen of the South (cinch Championship)
Recent Results
Morton
W Cove Rangers (A) 1-2 (cinch Championship)
W Partick Thistle (H) 2-1 (cinch Championship)
D Ayr United (A) 1-1 (cinch Championship)
W Inverness C.T (H) 4-0 (cinch Championship)
D Dundee (A) 0-0 (cinch Championship)
Queen of the South
W Montrose (H) 4-0 (cinch League One)
L Alloa Athletic (A) 5-1 (cinch League One)
W Edinburgh (A) 0-3 (cinch League One)
L Falkirk (H) 1-3 (cinch League One)
W Clyde (A) 1-2 (cinch League One)
Last Line-Ups
Morton (v Cove Rangers)
Schwake, Strapp, Baird, Ambrose, Grimshaw, Crawford, Blues, Quitongo, McGrattan, Kabia, Muirhead
Queen of the South (v Montrose)
Currie, McKay, Todd, Quitongo, East, Reilly, McGrory, McKay, Wilson, Gibson, Paton
Officials
Referee: Scott Lambie
Assistant one: Daniel McFarlane
Assistant two: Ian Hart
Ticket Info
Full ticket information for tomorrow’s match can be found HERE.
Adult – £18
Concession (Over 65s, 18-20 year olds) – £12
12-17 Year Old – £8
Under 12 – £3
