Dunfermline Athletic have the edge, and in a tight live Scottish Championship contest that is exactly the sort of moment that changes the mood of an afternoon. Josh Cooper has scored to make it 1-0 against Queen's Park, and that is now the number that matters most.
Before the breakthrough, there were already warning signs. Nurudeen Abdulai had an attempt saved by Jack Wills, while Andrew Tod saw his effort miss to the right. Those chances suggested Dunfermline were edging toward something, and Cooper has now turned that pressure into a lead.
Josh Cooper delivers the opening blow
The live match page was last updated at 15:18 on 12 September 2026, with the score showing Dunfermline Athletic 1-0 Queen's Park. It is a simple update, but a significant one: the opening goal has given Dunfermline the advantage, and Queen's Park now have to respond.
With lineups being announced and players warming up before the live action updates, this still has the feel of a match that is developing in real time. But the headline is already clear enough. Josh Cooper has made the difference, and Dunfermline Athletic are in front.
