Queen’s Park Rallies Late to Upset Ayr United in Season Opener

AYR, Scotland (March 10, 2026) (Interstat) — Queen’s Park scored twice in the final 10 minutes to secure a 2-1 comeback victory over Ayr United in a Scottish Championship match Tuesday at Somerset Park.

The visitors overcame a one-goal deficit and a significant pregame projection favoring the hosts. Ayr United’s Callum Smith opened the scoring in the 58th minute. Queen’s Park midfielder Ben Dempsey equalized in the 82nd minute before assisting on Michael Ruth’s 88th-minute winner. Dempsey and Ayr’s Liam Dick received yellow cards.

Interstat’s pregame metrics gave Ayr United a 65.7% probability to win. The result gives Queen’s Park a winning start to its league campaign.