Pollok FC smash 27-year attendance record in Partick Thistle friendly

Pollok ’s pre‑season clash with Partick Thistle has delivered a landmark moment for the Newlandsfield club , with the game drawing their biggest crowd in almost three decades.

Pollok revealed the attendance milestone in a post to supporters, writing: “WHAT A CROWD!

"A huge thank you to both sets of supporters for helping us reach our highest attendance since we hosted Arthurlie in 1998 in front of 2,173 fans.”

The bumper turnout underlines the club’s growing pull in the Southside and the attraction of a visit from SPFL opposition.

Yesterday’s friendly finished 0–0 at Newlandsfield Park, with Pollok, who play in the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division, hosting Championship side Partick Thistle at their Newlandsfield Road ground in Glasgow.

The match kicked off at 3pm and marked Thistle’s first outing since they narrowly missed out on promotion to the Scottish Premiership last month.

The game forms part of the Maryhill club’s preparations for the new campaign, with the fixture used to build fitness and sharpness ahead of their Premier Sports Cup schedule, which begins on July 11.

Thistle, managed by Mark Wilson, fielded a side looking to impress and stake early claims for places, while Pollok were given a high‑profile test in front of a crowd rarely seen at non‑league level.

Both clubs thanked fans for turning out in such numbers for a summer friendly, with Pollok hailing the occasion as proof of the strength of community support around Newlandsfield and the appetite for local football in Glasgow.