History of Queen of the South F.C. other two clubs agreed to the merger. "Queen of the South United" was agreed upon as the name of the new club, and Palmerston Park "already an established football venue" was chosen as the club's home. The club held their first formal meeting on 26 March 1919 at 38 Whitesands in Dumfries, at the premises of the New Bazaar public house. After four trial matches, Queen of the South's (the "United" extension had been dropped along the way) first-ever game took place on 16 August 1919. Invites were sent to local councillors and magistrates, and the presence of Dumfries Town
History of Queen of the South F.C. the club's full-back partnership for years to come. Left winger Tommy McCall broke the national record of goals scored in a season from his position, scoring 32 goals. Queens ended their 1932–33 league campaign with a 2–1 victory over Second Division champions Hibernian. After consolidating their position in the Second Division over several of the previous seasons, Queen of the South were promoted to the First Division as runners-up. Ten years after entering the national leagues and with two promotions behind them, the club was ready for top-flight football. From 1933, excluding war-time interruption, Queen of the South spent only