What happened. Queen's Park host Ayr United in a Friday night Scottish Championship match live on BBC Scotland. The club is thriving despite last year's funding uncertainty, with manager Sean Crighton praising the training facilities.

Finished sixth last season, close to promotion play-offs
Under-17s and under-19s both won their leagues
City Charitable Trust helped transform Lochinch training ground

“We've got the facilities - we need to be a good Championship team.”
— Sean Crighton

Queen's Park aim to continue their progress under Crighton as they face Ayr United.

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