Hearts 2, Dundee 1, Tynecastle, William Hill premiership, 06-September-2026

Dundee made three changes when Drey Wright, Imari Samuels and Bradley Fink replaced Bradley Halliday, Odutayo and Bobby Wales. Dundee started the game brightly and were hitting Hearts on the break. 

They lost Joe Westley after 6 minutes who was injured in a head clash. Bobby Wales came on, and soon after Dundee took the lead. A great long ball from Imari Samuels caught out the Hearts defence and Bradley Fink raced clear to score with a superb finish.

Hearts kept pushing, having several chances that were well-marshalled by the centre-back partnership of Ryan Astley and Owen Bevan. A dangerous cross by former Dee Josh McPake was clinically intercepted by Astley, denying Portuguese striker Cláudio Braga what would have been a likely tap-in past Owen Goodman.

Dundee were lucky to end the half with eleven men on the pitch after summer signing Ryan Finnigan’s two-footed challenge was kept to a yellow card. It was to be Finnigan’s final moment of the game, being substituted at half-time following an ankle problem.

Jack Moorhouse came on for his debut and looked good, he was unlucky with a run and shot which just missed the target. Hearts had a lot of chances but found Owen Goodman in fine form. 

Another injury for the Dens Park side when Finlay Robertson went down, it looked a soar one. Zan Bešir came on for Finlay. 

With minutes to go in normal time a sliding tackle from Owen Bevan and the ball hit his hand to deny a cross. Penalty to Hearts. They scored to make it 1-1. 

In injury time Žan Bešir was sent sent off for a silly tackle which he was shown a yellow card. After a Var check it was a Red card for the midfielder.

On 97 minutes Hearts scored the winner with a shot from outside the box. It was tough on Dundee today as the defence has done well.

Dundee: Goodman, Drey Wright, Astley, Bevan, Samuels (Reilly 87), Robertson (Bešir 76), Hamilton (c),  Finnigan (Moorhouse 45), Forrest (Joe Bevan 65), Westley (Wales 10), Fink (Joe Wright 65). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Halliday, Odutayo

Referee: Chris Graham

Att: 18,721

Dundee 1, St Johnstone 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 2nd September 2026

Dundee made three changes from the team that lost to Hibs on Sunday. Bobby Wales came in for his first start in the place of Bradley Fink. Brad Halliday and Alan Forrest replaced Drey Wright and Charlie Reilly.

Dundee started slowly and St Johnstone looked much better in midfield and getting to second balls. Owen Goodman had to make a couple of saves to deny the Perth saints. as the first half wore on. 

Alan Forrest ran on to Ethan Hamilton’s pass but his shot was blocked by Zach Mitchell, an excellent piece of penalty box defending. Joe Westley beat keeper Toby Steward to a cross from Joe Bevan only for his header to drift wide.

St Johnstone had the ball in the net, but the referee spotted a push so free kick to Dundee. They struggled to get to half-time with game at 0-0.

The second half brought little improvement at first. St Johnstone had most of the ball but Dundee’s defence contined to hold firm and Goodman had little to trouble him.

The Dark Blues should have taken the lead against the run of play on the hour. Alan Forrest chipped a pass over the top to send Joe Westley racing clear. Perhaps he had too much time to think and sent a poor shot wide.

Bradley Fink and Fin Robertson came off the bench to replace Bobby Wales and Alan Forrest. Brad Halliday was then substituted by Drey Wright. Dundee started to play with more urgency, getting into good positions and giving the Saints defence real problems.

Charlie Reilly came on for Joe Bevan and he passed up a good chance when the ball broke to him 15 yards out but he smashed a fierce shot over the bar.

The games was better in the last 10 minutes and Dundee scored on 87 minutes when Fin Robertson chased a long pass to the byline and played the ball back for Ryan Finnigan to cross. Westley sent a looping header over the keeper against the crossbar and Charlie Reilly headed the rebound home.

But as it happens sometimes Dundee failed to clear their line and it let Fowler  in to score to make the final score 1-1. Dundee were lucky to get a draw tonight so they must do better in the next few games.

Dundee: Goodman, Halliday (Wright 73), Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Joe Bevan, Finnigan, Hamilton (c), Forrest (Robertson 63), Wales (Fink 63), Westley. Unused Subs:  O’Hara (gk), Samuels, Besir, Wright, Jones.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 6,104

Dundee Sign Jack Moorhouse On Loan

Dundee have signed Jack Moorhouse on loan from Manchester United for the 2026/27 season. 

20-year-old Moorhouse had a number of other offers across the window and has chosen to become the Dark Blues’ eleventh signing of the summer.

Moorhouse can play as a wide attacker or attacking midfielder. Having been at Manchester United since he was eight, he was promoted to the first team squad in January 2025.

In August 2025, he moved to Leyton Orient on loan in League One and made 24 appearances before returning to Manchester United on deadline day in February 2026.

Moorhouse has represented Republic of Ireland U21, making his debut for the side in a defeat to Scotland U21 in March 2025.

Dundee Sign Joe Wright

Dundee have signed defender Joe Wright on a two-year deal from Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.

31-year-old Wright has previous William Hill Premiership experience, spending three seasons at Kilmarnock. Wright came through Huddersfield Town’s academy, signing a professional contract in 2013.

A loan at Accrington Stanley followed, and in 2016 he joined Doncaster Rovers, going on to make 129 appearances for the club.

Ahead of the 2022/23 season, Wright moved to Kilmarnock, and stayed there until 2025 when he joined Bradford. 

A good signing and will add to the squad which is much needed.

Dundee 1, Hibernian 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 30th August 2026

Dundee made one change to the Dee team that won last week’s derby was Bradley Fink coming in for his first start with Alan Forrest moving onto the bench. Matai Akinmboni, this week’s loan signing from Bournemouth, was named as a substitute.

Both teams started okay in a even manner. But after 20 minutes Hibs were taking control and missed a couple of good chances. 

Hibernian did open the scoring after 25 minutes when slackness in the Dundee defence and Boyle scored with ease after making a good run from deep. 

Dundee struggled to respond. Bradley Fink and Joe Westley were isolated and saw little of the ball as Hibs dominated possession.

The Dark Blues were lucky not to concede a second goal when Callum Wright responded quickly to a breakdown in midfield to send Boyle clear. This time the Hibs striker, with time to pick his spot, clipped his shot outside the post.

Dundee had a wee chance just before half-time good play from Hamilton and Joe Bevan set up Fink  to run at the defence and shoot but he curled his effort narrowly wide.

Dundee started the second half better and missed a good chance when the ball was would not fall to the strikers. Goodman then made a good save from McGrath.

Hibs extended their lead after 60 minutes when Boyle’s cross from the right was deflected into the path of Callum Wright, who shot into the corner of the net from 12 yards.

Alan Forrest and Fin Robertson came on for Charlie Reilly and Bradley Fink. but Hibs took fully control and the game looked finished. 

With quarter of an hour to go Dundee sent on Zan Besir and Bobby Wales for Ryan Finnigan and Joe Bevan. The change gave the Dark Blues fresh impetus and at last they were able to put Hibs under pressure.

Finally the Dark Blues managed to pull a goal back after 83 minutes. Hamilton was fouled as he shaped to shoot. From the resulting free kick, 30 yards out, Hamilton hit a fierce curling shot over the wall and against the crossbar. Joe Westley reacted quickly to force the dropping ball over the line.

Dundee pushed forward in the last minutes of the game, but the Referee blew for full-time bang on 2 mins 13 secs. Hibs deserved the win today.

Dundee: Goodman, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan (Besir 75), Hamilton (c) Joe Bevan (Wales 75), Westley, Reilly (Robertson 61), Fink (Forrest 61). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk),  Halliday, Akinmboni, Jones, Crombie.

Referee: John Beaton

Att: 6,534

Dundee have Signed Defender on Loan

Dundee have signed defender Matai Akinmboni on a season-long loan from AFC Bournemouth.

The centre back has been on trial at the club for the last two weeks and will now stay with the Dark Blues for the remainder of the campaign.

The 19-year-old made his professional debut for Loudon United while a member of the D.C. United academy.

He then worked his way into the first team at D.C. United, before moving to Bournemouth in January 2025.

Akinmboni is an age-grade USA international, making appearances at U19 and U20 level.

This signing will help boost the squad for that position in the team, which is great news. As injuries will happen during the season.

Dundee United 0, Dundee 2, Tannadice, William Hill Premiership, 22nd August 2026

Dundee made only one change from last week’s starting eleven. Alan Forrest came in on the left wing to replace the injured Simon Murray, with Charlie Reilly moving infield to the number 10 role and Joe Westley shifted forward to play as the lead striker. New loan signings Bobby Wales and Bradley Fink were on the bench where they were joined by Callum Jones on his return from injury.

In the first 15 minutes Dundee had to defend well and keep their shape as United started slightly better. But after this they got passing movements going and Reilly, Westley had good efforts at goal.

The first half seemed to go fast but Dundee took the lead on 43 minutes. United broke out on attack but gave the ball away. 

Which Drey Wright picked up and came forward wuth pace, he set himself up and fired in a unstoppable drive into the bottom corner for a tremendous goal. The fans went wild with delight. 

Likely Drey will never hit a ball so well in his career. But it gave Dundee the edge before half time whistle went.

At half time Fin Robertson replaced Charlie Reilly to stiffen up the midfield. Dundee United were always likely to come back strongly, and they attacked with greater purpose in the opening five minutes of the second half. Yoro turned smartly in the penalty area to shoot but Goodman saved with his feet.

Dundee settled and it was 2-0 on 57 minutes, a corner from Robertson was headed back by Astley it fell for Alan Forrest to shoot which  flew off the inside of Owen Bevan’s heel and settled nicely in the corner of the net.

A vital second goal which set up Dundee to win the game. Bradley Fink came on for his debut, replacing Joe Bevan after 68 minutes. Within a minute Fink was involved in an attack that came desperately close to a killer third goal 11 minutes later. Forrest crossed from the left. Fink and Westley challenged and the ball broke to Hamilton whose shot was cleared off the line.

After this Bobby Wales also came on to make his debut coming on for Alan Forrest. Dundee kept calm andwere not troubled by United which was good to see. 

It adds to our points gained already, and sets up Dundee for the next two games at home against Hibernian on Sunday, and St Johnstone on the Wedesday night.

Dundee:Goodman, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan, Hamilton (c), Joe Bevan (Fink 80), Reilly (Robertson at half time), Forest (Wales 80), Westley (Halliday 90). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Besir, Jones, Oosenbrugh, Crombie. 

Referee:David Dickinson.

Att: 13,337

Dundee Sign Striker On Loan

On the day of the Dundee Derby clash have signed striker Bradley Fink, on loan from Wycombe Wanderers.

After he spending three years as an academy player at Borussia Dortmund and making his professional debut for Borussia Dortmund II, striker Fink joined FC Basel on a four-year deal in 2022.

A loan to Grasshopper Club Zurich followed for the 23-year-old, before he joined Wycombe Wanderers in 2025.

Dundee Sign Striker On Loan

Dundee have signed Bobby Wales on loan from Swansea City on loan for this season. After a loan spell at Alloa Athletic, the forward made 30 appearances for Kilmarnock in the 2024/25 season, and earned himself a four-year contract at Swansea.

Wales is an age-grade Scotland international, winning caps at U17, U18, U19 and U21 level. 

Aberdeen 3, Dundee 0, Pittodrie Stadium, League Cup Round of 16, 15th August 2026

Dundee started with the same team as last week.The only change on the bench was Ashton Leiper replacing the injured Ashley Hay. They started the game well and played sone fine one touch football.

Aberdeen themselves hit on the break but Dundee's defence looked solid and coped what the dons had to offer.

Goodman did well to block Toyosi Olusanya’s close range shot from a tight angle after the wide player burst clear on the left.

Charlie Reilly’s long pass sent Simon Murray clear but, under pressure from the chasing defenders, he stumbled and lost control as he ran into the penalty area. That was Murray’s last involvement in the game. A minute later he landed awkwardly and looked to have damaged his knee. After lengthy treatment he was carried off on a stretcher. Fin Robertson replaced him and took up the number 10 role with Joe Westley playing as the striker.

Joe bevan went down with a knock but was able to continue after treatment. As the first half came to a close both teams had chances to score. 

Dundee passed up two good chances, either of which would have changed the game if they had been taken. Bevan ran clear onto a long ball over the top but Marius Müller made a fine save and then Westley headed narrowely wide from a cross by Robertson. Aberdeen had a spell of frantic pressure in which Goodman had to make a fine save from a ferocious shot by Aremu from 22 yards.

Second half and for the first 20 minutes of the half they struggled to play like they did in the first half. Aberdeen scored twice to take full control of the game. 

Aberdeen scored to make it 3-0 and the game was over. Alan Forrest and Zan Besir came on for Joe Bevan and Charlie Reilly midway through the half.

Ryan Finnigan’s 20 yard shot was well saved by Müller and Ethan Hamilton fired narrowly over the bar after Aberdeen couldn’t clear a corner. That was as much as Dundee could offer in attack.

At least they kept the heads up and attacked until the end. Disappointed to go out at this stage of the cup.

Dundee: Goodman, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan, Hamilton, Joe Bevan (Forest 69), Westley, Reilly (Besir 69), Murray (c) (Robertson 30). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Halliday, Oosenbrugh, Crombie, Bland, Leiper.

Referee: Nick Walsh. 

Att: 10,618