as a revival of the Queen of the South Wanderers F.C., which the Scottish Football Association had expelled for professionalism.
[4] The club's greatest national honour came as Dumfries Wanderers, reaching the 4th round (last 24) of the Scottish Cup in 1890–91.
[11] The reason was a combination of professionalism and difficulty in arranging fixtures since League football had been introduced.
[12] The club has no connection to the modern football team called Queen of the South.
[14] The club played originally at Cresswell Park,[15] moving to the Recreation Grounds for the final seasons.