Clydebank 4
Queen's Park Str 3
League (Combined Reserve League - 1st Series)

Match Report

Clydebank edged out Queen’s Park Strollers in a thrilling seven-goal contest at New Kilbowie, with an own goal ultimately proving the difference in a match where the lead changed hands multiple times.

The Bankies appeared to be cruising at half-time, holding a 2–0 advantage thanks to early attacking verve and some excellent goalkeeping from Ronnie Wilson. The opener came on 12 minutes when Hodgson cleverly lobbed the ball into the path of Bill Horn, who finished from close range. Queen’s Park had the chance to level when they were awarded a penalty after Campbell was fouled in the area, but McKay's effort from the spot was brilliantly saved by Wilson, much to the delight of the home crowd.

Clydebank doubled their lead before the break when Hodgson got on the scoresheet himself, crashing the ball home from inside the box after a swift counterattack. The only sour note in the first half for the Bankies came just before the whistle when Horn was booked, an incident that prompted some jeers from the terraces.

But the match turned dramatically early in the second half. Within the space of two minutes, Queen’s Park scored twice—first through Hunter, who pounced on a loose ball in the 52nd minute, and then through Roddie, who stunned the home side with a quick equaliser almost immediately after the restart.

Clydebank regained their composure and their lead just minutes later. Joe Rankin swung in a pinpoint cross that was met with a thunderous finish by the diminutive but dynamic Andy O’Brien, who gave Donaldson no chance with his strike.

The drama was far from over, as Queen’s Park responded yet again. Campbell, having earlier won a penalty, got his reward when he drilled the ball home from point-blank range to make it 3–3.

The decisive moment came in the 74th minute, and it was cruel on the visitors. Hodgson unleashed a shot that looked to be heading wide, but in a panicked attempt to clear, Queen’s defender Munro sliced the ball into his own net. It was an unfortunate end to a spirited Queen’s Park fightback but sealed another valuable win for the Bankies.

Clydebank’s unbeaten run continues, but this was a reminder that even at home, there is little room for complacency in this competitive league.

Match report written by Stuart McBay