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. In France it played against such teams as Montpellier HSC (losing 4–2) and Stade Reims (winning 5–4). The tour included competing in a four team invitational tournament in Algiers. With Algeria then under French colonial rule the official programme listed the venue as "Stade-Velodrome Municipal d'Alger" and the participants as: Le Queen of the South- La Belle Equipe Ecossaise de Première Division Racing-Club de Santander- Favori des Championnats d'Espagne Floriana F. C. de Malte- Champion Officiel et Vainqueur de la Coupe R.U.A.- Champion de l'Afrique du Nord 1935 The match days were 21 May and 24 May. Home side Racing