In a dominating display at Firhill Stadium, Partick Thistle defeated Queen's Park 5-0 on November 1, 2025, solidifying their position near the top of the Championship table and further deepening the woes of their opponents. With this victory, Partick climbed to 24 points, maintaining their second place in the standings, while Queen's Park remained stuck in ninth with just 10 points to their name.
The match began with an intensity that hinted at the stakes for both teams. Patrick Reading opened the scoring in the 16th minute, igniting the home crowd and setting the tone for the rest of the match. With a well-placed shot, Reading's goal sent a clear message: Partick was not only here to play; they were here to win.
As the first half wore on, Ben Stanway added to the tally just before halftime, finding the net in the 45th minute plus 11 seconds. His goal, a product of relentless pressure from Partick, sent the team into the break with a comfortable two-goal cushion. It wasn't the highly competitive contest many fans may have hoped for, considering the contrasting forms of both teams leading into the match.
In a pre-match preview, I speculated that Partick would find the spark they needed against a struggling Queen's Park team, and boy was I right. The home side, buoyed by recent performances, showed that their defeat to Raith Rovers just a week prior was a mere hiccup rather than an indication of their capabilities. Queen's Park, however, has been searching for answers. They came into this match with a string of draws and losses, and today's result only amplified their struggles to score.
The second half saw Partick find their rhythm early, with an unknown player adding a third goal in the 74th minute. Just four minutes later, Tsoanelo Letsosa joined the scoring party, netting in the 78th minute. The atmosphere in the stadium shifted from anxious anticipation to exuberant celebration as the clock wound down, leaving Queen's Park little chance to regroup.
As the final whistle approached, an unknown Partick player capped off the scoring with another goal in the 90th minute plus 2 seconds, underscoring the stark difference in performance levels between the two sides today. Fans of Partick enjoyed a triumphant ending to a match that had long been decided, while Queen's Park players walked off the pitch in defeat, their scoring drought extending painfully into another week.
This emphatic win positions Partick comfortably in the hunt for promotion, an objective that now feels more tangible as they look forward to their next match against Airdrie United. For Queen's Park, the road ahead looks increasingly challenging. With a single win in their last twelve matches, they will need to rediscover their scoring touch quickly if they hope to turn their season around-starting with their upcoming battle against Raith Rovers.
The scoreboard doesn't lie, and today it told a story of contrasting fortunes. While Partick Thistle celebrated a decisive victory, Queen's Park must face some hard questions moving forward. As they gear up for their next fixtures, the stakes are rising: for Partick, a push for promotion; for Queen's Park, a desperate quest to find form before it is too late.