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Alan Galindo

Queen's Park reach agreement to start new season at Ochilview while Lesser Hampden works continue

Queen's Park have reached an agreement to play their Premier Sports Cup ties at Stenhousemuir's Ochilview Park.

The Spiders also intend to play a number of their Championship fixtures at the ground while the redevelopment of Lesser Hampden is completed, subject to SPFL approval.

Owen Coyle and Co will be playing in the second tier of Scottish football next season after a play-off win over Airdrie.

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Simon Murray netted the winner in extra-time from the spot to secure promotion.

Lesser Hampden is still out of commission while works to bring it up to standard continue, meaning another temporary agreement has been put in place.

Last year the club spent the season at Partick Thistle's Firhill home.

A club statement read: "The redevelopment of Lesser Hampden continues, including the installation of our new hybrid playing surface.

"Securing delivery of key materials has proved challenging, with delays advised by contractors meaning the club will not be able to play our group stage Premier Sports Cup ties at our own ground.

"We can advise today we have reached agreement to play our Premier Sports Cup ties at Ochilview Park, home of Stenhousemuir FC.

"The Warriors are installing a new state of the art artificial pitch, which will provide an excellent playing surface for Owen Coyle’s squad to play on.

"Subject to SPFL approval, we also intend to play a number of our cinch Championship league fixtures at Ochilview while Lesser Hampden is completed.

"We intend to move back to Lesser Hampden as soon as possible and will update supporters on our plans when we have more clarity when we are ready to host matches at our new home.

"We are very grateful to Stenhousemuir FC for their support and we look forward to an exciting opening to the new season."

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