Clydebank 3
Queen of South 3
League (Division 2)

Match Report

Pre-match expectations had Queen of the South down as clear favourites, but Clydebank came close to turning the tables in what proved to be a dramatic six-goal encounter at Kilbowie. In the end, the spoils were shared after a thrilling contest that saw the lead change hands twice and the home side rescue a point with a late equaliser.

Clydebank started brightly and showed little respect for reputations. Buoyed by the creative spark of new signing Frank Russell, the Bankies took an early grip on the match. Tony Moy opened the scoring with a well-taken goal, rounding keeper Ball after latching onto a clever Russell pass. The Bankies continued to press and got their reward early in the second half when Davie Mitchell dived in to head home a fine cross and double the lead.

At 2–0, Clydebank looked comfortable. But a disastrous six-minute spell after the break saw their advantage completely wiped out. Redhead pulled one back with a simple finish from a Davidson corner, Smith bundled in a second after a scramble in the box, and then came the sucker punch—right-back Jim Small inadvertently turned the ball into his own net to give the Dumfries side a 3–2 lead.

Stunned, the Bankies took time to recover their composure, but in the final ten minutes they found their rhythm once more. Once again, it was Tommy McGhee who stepped up when it mattered most, unleashing a thunderous 20-yard free kick to level the match and rescue a point—just as he had done a fortnight earlier against Berwick.

Despite the defensive lapses, there were plenty of positives for the home support. Frank Russell made an immediate impression in his debut, linking well with Willie McCallum and causing the Queens defence no end of problems. Davie Mitchell led the line with energy and linked up well with Moy, offering hope that Clydebank’s attacking unit is beginning to click.

Although still seeking their first league win, this was another step in the right direction for the Bankies. With improved performances and growing confidence, there's genuine belief that the side can climb the table in the weeks ahead. For now, they move off the bottom—edging ahead of East Stirlingshire on goal average—and continue to show they belong at this level.

Match report written by Stuart McBay