Aberdeen FC claimed a gritty 2-1 victory over Queen of the South on Friday as Stephen Robinson praised his side’s resilience in a Premiership clash at Pittodrie.
What happened in the Queen of the South win?
A late strike from substitute Jamie McGinty sealed a nervy three points for the Dons, who had to weather a Queen of the South fightback after taking an early lead. The visitors pulled level through a 20th-minute penalty but McGinty’s 87th-minute header settled the contest. The result leaves Aberdeen FC with 33 points from last season’s final table, sitting 8th in the Premiership with nine wins, six draws and 18 losses from 33 games.
Robinson, the Aberdeen manager, said the side showed character to grind out the win despite a sluggish start. The Dons’ recent form reads LLWDW, a run that included a draw with Motherwell and a loss to Celtic. Goals this season stand at 33 scored and 48 conceded, leaving the club 15 behind on goal difference.
Why it matters for Aberdeen FC
The victory moves Aberdeen FC closer to closing the gap on the top six, currently led by Heart Of Midlothian with 37 points. With the new season not yet under way, the Dons sit 15 points adrift of the title race but just six behind sixth-placed Hibernian. Robinson’s side remains in transition, mixing experienced heads with young talent, and Friday’s performance offered glimpses of progress.
The win also gives Aberdeen FC a morale boost ahead of pre-season friendlies. The squad has been reshaping under Robinson, with several new faces arriving in the close season. The manager has stressed the need for consistency, and this narrow triumph counts as a step in the right direction.
What comes next for the Dons?
Aberdeen FC now turns attention to the upcoming campaign, with Robinson keen to tighten the defence and sharpen the attack. The club’s summer recruitment has focused on bolstering the spine, and the manager hinted at further additions before the transfer window slams shut. The Dons open their Premiership campaign at home to St Mirren on August 2.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 8th in Premiership, 33 pts, 9W-6D-18L from 33 games, recent form LLWDW.
