Dundee 3, Dunfermline Athletic 2, Dens Park Scottish Championship, 27-March-21

Dundee made two changes to the team with Fontaine and Sow replacing Fisher and Mullen. Charlie Adam missed the game due to suspension.

Dundee started slowly and fell behind when O'Hara scored after just two minutes, worse was to follow when a poor defensive clearance fell nicely for Wighton and the Ex-Dundee striker scored with a delightful lob to put the Pars firmly in the driving seat in this vital game for both clubs.

After this poor start Dundee settled and they took the game to Dunfermline and McMullen had a good effort saved well by Fon Williams. Dundee were putting in some decent crosses with Ashcroft going  close twice with headers.

But on 30 minutes Dundee pulled one back when Jason Cummings scored with a follow up header after Sow had two efforts saved by the Pars keeper.

Dundee finished the half strongly and if they can get the next goal they will be back in the game big time.

Second half and Dundee start very well and Danny Mullen comes close with a shot which the keeper touches his shot onto the bar. Next he denies Ashcroft with a great double save. But Dundee draw level when after another Ashcroft header is saved Danny Mullen was quick to stab the ball home.

Minutes later it was 3-2 Dundee when Lee Ashcroft headed home despite the a great effort from the Pars keeper. Dundee were in total control and deserved to be ahead in the game. They kept attacking and were unlucky not to increase their lead.

Dunfermline made three changes to try and get back into the game, and they did have a couple of chances late on. Dundee kept working hard to close them down and attack well to see the game out.

A massive three points for the club tonight and it was good to see the players work their socks off to come back from 2-0 down. They had 21 efforts at goal tonight so that is a big improvement. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott. Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, McMullan, Anderson, (Byrne (86), McGowan

McDaid, Sow, (Mullen (39), Cummings (Afolabi (90) Subs Not Used: Ferrie, Kerr, Cameron, Fisher

Referee : Bobby Madden

Dens Park Round Up

Results went for Dundee on Saturday and it sets up a big game this Saturday against Dunfermline Athletic. The game will be shown live on the BBC with a 19:20 Kick-Off.

Malachi Fagan-Walcott has returned to Spurs due to the injury the young defender picked up against Arbroath. Malachi has done well and looked a good player and will have a bright future in the game.

Alloa Athletic 0, Dundee 3, Indodrill Stadium, Scottish Championship, 19-March-21

Dundee had to get back on track after Tuesday's defeat at Dens, the only change to the side was Declan McDaid replaced Charlie Adam who was on the bench.

Dundee started well and forced a couple of corners and Jason Cummings  header was straight at the keeper, Lee Ashcroft should have scored but put his header wide.

Alloa had a few chances but nothing to trouble the Dundee defence. Dundee did take the lead when Lee Ashcroft headed home from a McGowan corner. A fine time to score and Dundee looked comfy for rest of the half.

At the start of the second half and Cummings had a good effort saved by the keeper, but Dundee doubled their lead when again Lee Ashcroft headed home again from a McGowan corner. 

Dundee coming forward with some neat football and Mullen headed wide, but they put the game to bed when good play and pass from McMullen found Max Anderson took a touch before scoring with a well struck shot into the far corner of the net.

Dundee saw the game out and used their subs to give other players a run out. A good performance and it was good to see youngsters Max Anderson and Sam Fisher having fine games. The whole team played well and it was good to see.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fisher, Marshall, McGowan (c) (Byrne 70), Anderson, McMullan, Mullen (Afolabi 84), McDaid, Cummings (Adam 77). Unused Subs: Hamilton, Kerr, Cameron, Luke Strachan.

Referee: Grant Irvine

Dundee 1, Ayr United 3, Dens Park, Scottish Championship, 16-March-21

Dundee made two changes from Saturday, Sam Fisher retained his place after replacing the injured Malachi Fagan-Walcott, and Charlie Adam returned to the starting 11 at the expense of Declan McDaid.

Dundee struggled in the first 15 minutes and gave the ball away too much, Ayr United took the lead on 17 minutes. A poor goal to give away after losing the ball 40 yards from goal. Dundee struggled for the rest of the half.

Second half and after they changed the midfield with Adam lying deeper it changed very little. Ayr doubled their lead after more slack play from the dark blues. 

Changes were made when Declan McDaid and Osman Sow came on for Paul McGowan and Danny Mullen, followed by Jonathan Afolabi replacing Jason Cummings. The result was constant Dundee attacking, but it was all ineffectual.

Ayr wrapped up the points when they scored a third and Dundee did score with Osman Sow scored from close range. 

A poor result and performance from the dark blues and they must pick themselves up for the visit to Alloa on Friday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fisher, Marshall, McGowan, (McDaid 53), Anderson, McMullan, Adam (c), Mullen (Sow 53), Cummings (Afolabi 63). Unused Subs: Hamilton, Kerr, Byrne, Cameron.

Referee: Alan Newlands

Dundee 2, Arbroath 0, Dens Park, Scottish Championship, 13th March 2021

Dundee made two changes to the team that played Hearts last week. Adam Legzdins replaced Jack Hamilton in goal and Malachi Fagan-Walcott came in for the injured Liam Fontaine in central defence. 

Dundee had the early play but failed to create anything in the box, Arbroath were slowly coming into the game. Danny Mullen was unlucky with a flick which Gaston does well to save. Them a good pass from McMullen just about put Anderson through on goal, but again Gaston done well to save.

Then against the run of play Arbroath were awarded a penalty after Malachi Fagan-Walcott was judged  to have fouled Thomson following a corner. But Adam Legzdins pulled off a great diving save to deny Michael  McKenna. Just before half-time and Cummings came close with a shot on which the striker could not keep down.

At the start of the second half and Danny Mullen fired over the bar when he should have scored, but the striker made amends five minutes later when headed home to give Dundee the vital lead. 

Just after that the striker was was replaced by Charlie Adam as Dundee looked to take more control of the midfield. Then McMullen put a great ball across the box but no Dundee player were quick enough to take advantage. 

Then Sam Fisher replaced the injured Malachi Fagan-Walcott and fitted well in to the defence. Dundee had upped the pace looking for the second killer goal. 

With eight minutes to go Max Anderson made it 2-0 when he fired home after a good run and cross from McMullen. That sealed the win and three points. In the final minutes Charlie Adam tried twice with long range efforts. The second one was pretty close.

A good win for Dundee, a solid team performance and it moved Dundee back into the play-off places.

Dundee: Legzdins, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fagan-Walcott (Fisher 64), Marshall, McGowan (c), Anderson

McMullan, Mullen (Adam 56), McDaid, Cummings (Sow 72) Unused Subs: Hamilton, Kerr, Byrne, Afolabi.

Referee: Willie Collum

Hearts 2, Dundee 1, Tynecastle, Scottish Championship, 06-March-21

 

Dundee started with the same team which played Inverness CT on Tuesday night. They started the game well moving the ball about. But they failed to test Craig Gordon with Hearts coming more into the game. 

The home side took the lead 10 minutes from half-time when Halliday headed home from six yards after a good move. On the stroke of half-time McGowan nearly levelled the game when his dipping shot hit the underside of the bar. McMullen headed the rebound over the bar when he might have scored.

Second half and both teams had chances, Boyce hit the bar from 12 yards, Dundee went up the park and Anderson was unlucky with his shot.

But Hearts made it 2-0 on 58 minutes when Gnanduillet shot first time, Hamilton saved well, but the rebound struck the striker on the shin and looped into the net. 

Five minutes later and Dundee scored via the penalty spot after a foul on Anderson in the box. Jason Cummings scored with a powerful drive to give Dundee hope of a draw.

They were playing well and Sow missed a header, Cummings went close with a header with Gordon having to save.

Hearts went down to 10 men when Haring was sent off  after doing a high tackle on McDaid. Time ran out for the Dee..It's been the story of our season go behind and then having to chase the game...They seem to play better.

Dundee: Hamilton, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, McGowan (c), Anderson (Afolabi 77)

McMullan, Mullen (Sow 58), McDaid, Cummings Unused Subs: Legzdins , Kerr, Fagan-Walcott, Byrne, Robertson.

Referee: Don Robertson

Dundee 2, Inverness Caley Thistle 1, Dens Park, Scottish Championship, 3-March -21

Dundee got back to winning ways with a fine 2-1 victory over Inverness Caley Thistle. Manager James McPake started with team which finished at Morton on Saturday.

Dundee started slowly and it took them a while to get going, but their first attack they nearly scored, with Paul McGowan shooting over when he had more time than he thought. 

But in 10 minutes they took the lead with a fine goal, good play from McDaid who's pass was wide for McMullen and his low cross was swept home at the second attempt by Max Anderson. It was his first league goal for the club.

Dundee looked to add to the score line and Cummings, Mullen and McDaid all came close with good efforts. But right on half-time it was 2-0 when Jason Cummings turned quickly to finish off a half chance after the visitors failed to clear their line.

Second half and Osman Sow replaced Danny Mullen who had taken a head knock. Dundee kept trying to add a third goal, but it was Inverness CT who scored to make it 2-1 when Todorov headed home from 8 yards. Dundee did not panic and were comfy in the last 15 minutes or so . Jack Hamilton done well with a tricky cross near the end.

A fine three points and it sets up the visit to Tynecastle on Saturday, where Dundee must go for the win,  to try and seal a play-off spot at the end of the season.

Dundee: Hamilton, Elliott, Ashcroft, Fontaine, Marshall, McGowan (c), Anderson )Byrne (87), McMullan, Mullen (Sow 52), McDaid, Cummings (Afolabi 90+1) Unused Subs: Legzdins, Kerr, Fagan-Walcott, Robertson.

Referee: Steven Kirkland