Busy Time at Dens.........

Dundee has confirmed that Luke Graham has left the club to join Stoke City for an undisclosed, club record fee.

A product of the Dundee FC Academy, Graham had loan spells at Lochee United, Albion Rovers, Montrose and Falkirk before making his first team debut in July 2024 against Annan Athletic. His first league start came a matter of weeks later, in a 2-2 draw at Tannadice.

Graham returned to Falkirk on loan in February 2025 until the end of the 2024/25 season. The 2025/26 campaign was a real breakthrough for the 22-year-old, playing in 40 games across all competitions and winning the Young Player and Players’ Player of the Year awards.

His fine form for Dundee saw Graham rewarded with Scotland U21 selection, becoming a regular in the heart of the defence for their 2027 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification campaign. In May, he was included in Scotland’s pre-camp training squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was selected on the bench for the friendly against Curacao.

All the best Luke in your future career and thanks for your time at Dens.

Dundee beat Paski 2-1 in their second game with goals from Ashley Hay and Ryan Bland, Again a good mixture of young and old. An trialist goalkeeper played as well. 

Dundee beat Rorogi 1-0 thanks to a Ethan Hamilton goal, a few trialists were used during the game. Another 90 minutes of game time which is a bonus for the club. 

Dundee have confirmed that Billy Koumetio has left the club to join Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

Joining the club from Liverpool in August 2024, Billy made his debut a day later, coming off the bench in a home league win over Heart of Midlothian.

Koumetio featured in 43 competitive games for Dundee FC, a consistent part of the defence throughout his two seasons as a Dee. His one competitive goal came in the league cup group stages against Bonnyrigg Rose in July 2025.

All the best Billy for your future career, and thanks for your time at Dens.

Dundee will spend a week in Telki which is just outside of Budapest, in Hungary. They will play three games while based at the sports centre.

Dundee lost 2-0 at Livingstone in a friendly match, the team was made up from a good mix of currant first team players and some of  the yo the upgrade to the.first team . The main thing is getting play time into the players as they need this. 

Dundee have signed central midfielder Ryan Finnigan from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, subject to the relevant international clearance.

A product of Southampton’s academy, the 22-year-old arrives after an extensive recruitment process.

Finnigan has been a long-term target for the Dark Blues, with the club having tracked his progress for over a year, attracting considerable interest from clubs in England before opting to make the move to Dens Park.

Dundee have signed defender Idris Odutayo, subject to international clearance. Odutayo left Bromley FC upon the expiry of his contract and had several options but has chosen to become the Dark Blues’ first signing of the season.

The defender, who is comfortable at centre back and left back, played 50 games for Bromley last season as they secured promotion to EFL League One in England.

The 23-year-old came through the ranks in Fulham’s academy before joining Maidenhead United on loan for the 2022/23 season. In February 2024, Odutayo joined Bromley, starting in the National League play-off final three months later as they secured promotion to the Football League for the first time.

Retained Players under contract : Ryan Astley. Billy Koumetio, Aaron Donnelly, Drey Wright, Paul Digby, Emile Acquah, Finlay Robertson, Ashley Hay, Imari Samuels, Kieran O’Hara, Simon Murray, Brad Halliday. Charlie Reilly, Joe Westley, Luke Graham, Joseph Bevan, Callum Jones, Harry Sharp. Ethan Hamilton.

Loan Players Returning to Parent Club : Tony Yogane, Cameron Congreve, Yan Dhanda, Joel Cotterill, Scott Wright. Aldahir Valenzuela.

Players Departing : Jon McCracken, Lewis Montsma, Ethan Ingram, Trevor Carson, 

In Discussions : Clark Robertson

All the best to players leaving the club for their efforts for last season.

Latest From Dens....................

Dundee Football Club are excited to announce that Charlie Reilly has signed a new 1 year deal with the Club, which means Charlie will remain with the Dark Blues until Summer 2027

The deal includes an option to extend the contract by a year. Charlie joined The Dee in June 2023, and has made 34 appearances for the club, picking up a goal and an assist in his 1st start for the club this season.

Another good signing Charlie has looked better this season and my view is it's a big season ahead for the young striker. Also l think he will get more game time. 

Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce that we have triggered the 1-year extension clause in Billy Koumetio’s contract, keeping him at the Club until Summer 2027.

23-year-old Billy joined the Dark Blues in August 2024 from Liverpool, and has impressed greatly in his 40 appearances in defence for the Club.

Great news for the club Billy has shown he fits in well with the team, and main thing is it helps keep most of the squad from this season together as we build for more improvements at the club.

DFC POTY 2026

 

Dundee 3, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 17th May 2026

Dundee ended their Season with a fine 3-2 victory over Aberdeen, And doing so finished 8th in the Premier Division.  Which also earned the club an extra £170,000 which is a big bonus.

For the game Dundee made five changes to the starting eleven as the Dark Blues reverted to a 4-3-3 formation after playing 3-5-2 on Tuesday. Drey Wright, Ethan Hamilton, Cameron Congreve, Joe Westley, and Charlie Reilly came in for Brad Halliday, Clark Robertson, Joel Cotterill, Ash Hay, and Scott Wright.

Both teams started okay and it was end to end. Likely Aberdeen having the better chances, but it was Dundee who took the lead on 10 minutes with a fine worked goal. Good play by Hamilton and he found Congreve who's cross was headed down for Drey Wright to score.

A fine worked goal and Dundee looked to build on it after a couple od stoppages for injuries to Aberdeen players. 

Finlay Robertson had a shot well saved by the Aberdeen keeper. But soon after Dundee lost a soft goal when a Cameron corner was headed home by Morrisson and he was not marked. 

This changed the game a wee bit as Aberdeen took more control of the midfield.

Congreve did have a good opening but smashed the ball over the ball, when really should have hit the target. But as half time was close Aberdeen scored again. Another soft looking goal and a easy task for Olusanya who couldn’t miss from a couple of yards out.

That was a blow as the game was even for most the half. But goals count.

Second half and Dundee did attack and went close a couple of times. Just after the hour mark the Dark Blues put together a slick move that opened up Aberdeen and brought the equaliser. Congreve’s smart flick sent Reilly racing past Morrison, the last defender. Suman saved his shot but Joe Westley followed up to scoop the loose ball into the net.

Dundee put on Joe Bevan  for Reilly, and it did help the team go forward with pace. also after 76 minutes Simon Murray, Joel Cotterill and Tony Yogane to replace Joe Westley, Cameron Congreve and Ethan Hamilton.

It made Dundee look more dangerous and it looked likely just one winner in this game. Luke Graham also came on for Imari Samuels. 

But Finally on 90 minutes and from Robertson's corner was headed home by Ryan Astley to gain Dundee a win and clinch 8th position in the league.

Aberdeen looked a well beaten team and it was a great end to the season.

Dundee: O’Hara, Wright, Astley, Koumetio, Samuels (Graham 87), Jones, Hamilton (Cotterill 76), Fin Robertson, Congreve (Yogane 76), Westley (Murray 76), Reilly (Bevan 68). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Clark Robertson, Hay, Halliday.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 8,279

Ryan Astley Signs New Deal At Dens

Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce that defender Ryan Astley has signed a contract extension with the Club until 2029.

Astley joined Dundee from Everton in January 2024 and has since become a key figure in the Dark Blues’ back line. The Welsh defender will now continue his journey at Dens Park for the long term.

Very happy with as Ryan has been outstanding all season, does his jobs most of the time unnoticed. 

Kilmarnock 3, Dundee 1, Rugby Park, William Hill Premiership, 12th May 2026

Dundee made a lot of changes to the line up with eight players given a chance to shine. It was Dundee's last away game of the season.

Both teams attacked but struggled when they got near the final third of the pitch. Kilmarnock looked more likely to score in the first half. 

In the 23rd minute Kilmarnock netted with a neat finish by Findlay Curtis after a quick build up from the back by Robbie Deas, Joe Hugill and Greg Kiltie who sent Curtis clear. However, with the ball already on the centre spot a VAR review ruled that Hugill had been offside when Deas passed to him.

But not a lot of chances after that although O'Hara made a good save in the final minute of the half.

Dundee started the second half with a promising attack. Good play by Fin Robertson gave Scott Wright space to send Ash Hay into the penalty area but Max Stryjek saved his angled shot.

But it was Kilmarnock that opened the scoring when Lowery scored with a great shot which left O'Hara helpless. After this Dundee made three changes when Joe Westley, Joe Bevan and Charlie Reilly for Clark Robertson, Scott Wright and Ash Hay with the formation changing to 4-4-2.

In the 77th minute Dundee produced a spectacular equaliser. Charlie Reilly hit a fine long pass wide to send Joe Bevan to the byline, Charlie Reilly  kept going and took Bevan’s return pass before smashing a cross shot into the far top corner from the edge of the penalty area. The shot took a slight deflection but should stand as Charlie's goal. 

After this Dundee were pushing for a winner and looked more likely. Brad Halliday was then replaced by 16 year old Charley Oosenbrugh who came on to make his debut at right back.

But on 84 minutes Oosenbrugh gave away a penalty when he went to clear the ball, the Killie player came in his blind side and it did show he was clearing the ball. Kilmarnock scored from the spot to go 2-1 ahead.

In injury time it was 3-1 a soft goal as two central defenders let the Kilmarnock player in and it was a simple header to finish the game. It was Hugill's second goal to add to his penalty.

Dundee: O’Hara, Halliday (Oosenbrugh 78), Astley (c), C Robertson (Bevan 68), Samuels, Jones,  Cotterill (Yogane 86), Fin Robertson, Hay (Westley 68), Wright (Reilly 68). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Digby, Montsma, Valenzuela.

Referee: Calum Scott.

Att: 5,839

Keiran O'Hara Signs New Contract

Dundee have signed Keiran O'Hara on a new two year deal until 20028. Great news for the club as the squad will need build up for next season. Keiran has done well and good reports from Manager Steven Pressley. So a vital signing for the club.

Dundee 3, Livingston 0, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership. 09-May-26

Dundee's only change was  Kieran O’Hara replacing Jon McCracken due to his injury last week. 

Livingston started well enough and pushed Dundee back a bit, their first chance came when Westley shot wide of the goal. Livi were dangerous on the break, and O'Hara pulled off a good diving save to deny Tait.

But soon after Dundee took the lead when Congreve started a move the ball fell to the other side and Yogane put in a hogh cross which was headed down by Murray the ball fell nicely to Cameron Congreve and he scored with ease from 6 yards out.

It seemed to settle Dundee and they played some neat football for the rest of the half. Livingston still kept at it and everyone in dark blue had to dig deep to keep the score at 1-0.

Second half and again Livi attacked with a few efforts went just wide of the target. One Cammy Kerr just missed the taeget. Dundee made changes and this changed the game. Billy Koumetio, Imari Samuels and Finlay Robertson came on for Tony Yogane, Brad Halliday and Simon Murray.

It paid off 5 minutes later after good wing play from Congreave and his second ball in found Finlay Robertson who had a easy tap in to make it 2-0. 

Livi still pushed forward and were given a penalty after a foul from Hamilton. Up stepped Muirhead but Kieran O'Hara to save with his legs to deny Livi a goal.

After 79 minutes Ash Hay and Scott Wright came on for Joe Westley and Cameron Congreve. Hay was almost on the scoresheet immediately when he was sent clear by Samuels but Prior raced out to block at the expense of a corner.

Very soon after and Dundee scored to finished the game as a contest, after a few crosses were blocked Finlay Robertson crossed for Ash Hay to head home to make it 3-0.

Dundee finished the game with ease the pressure was off and DFC fans went home happy with Dundee confirming their place in the Premiership next season. 

Dundee: O’Hara, Halliday (Samuels 68), Astley, Graham, Wright, Hamilton, Dhanda, Congreve ( Wright 79), Westley (Hay 79), Yogane , (Koumetio 68), Murray (Finlay Robertson 68). Unused Subs:  Sharp (gk), Reilly, Cotterill, Jones.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 5,573