Sunday, April 27, 2025
Hearts 0, Dundee 1, Tynecastle, William Hill Premiership, 26th April 2025
Dundee made three changes to the team when Ryan Astley came into the defence at right back, Antonio Portales into central midfield, and Seb Palmer-Houlden into the attack. They replaced the injured Jordan McGhee and Seun Adewumi, and Mo Sylla, who was on the bench.
The first 15 minutes went quickly with both teams having the ball but no clear chances were made. Dundee's first chance came when Astley won the ball in midfield and came forward one a good run but his shot was deflected over the bar after being blocked.
Carson then was forced into a good save as Hearts had a good move. Dundee then broke and a superb run and from Josh Mulligan was headed wide by Seb Palmer-Holden.
A minute later the Dee had a massive escape when Devlin’s shot took a deflection and struck the post. Grant was first to the rebound but Carson managed to smother the shot on the goal line.
Dundee took the lead in their next attack. Scott Tiffoney crossed from the left and Palmer-Houlden made a nuisance of himself to stop the defence clearing the high ball. Simon Murray took full advantage to score with a low shot from 10 yards.
Hearts made two changes at half-time but it made little difference as Dundee continuted to work hard and defende well to control the game, Carson had a couple of routine saves as Hearts were struggling to get on the score sheet.
Fin Robertson came on for Seb Palmer-Houlden just after the hour, playing on the right but in a deeper position.
After 79 minute Ziyad Larkeche, after a fine display, limped off and was replaced by Imari Samuels. At the end of normal time Scott Fraser and Ethan Ingram came on for Ryan Astley and Antonio Portales who looked like they were suffering from cramp.
Trevor Carson made a vital block when a certain goal looked on as Hearts pushed forward.
The last tens minutes went slowly and in the 6 minutes of injury time Dundee got away with the right Var decisions when a penalty claim was ruled as a no. And they had the ball into the net but Craig Gordon had fouled Trevor Carson.
But the whistle went to the delight of the Dundee fans who will enjoy this victory. The fully deserved the three points after a great performance.
Dundee: Carson, Astley (Ingram 89), Shaughnessy (c), Clark Robertson, Larkeche (Samuels 79), Mulligan, Portales (Fraser 89), Cameron, Palmer-Houlden (Fin Robertson 62), Murray, Tiffoney. Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Reilly, Koumetio, Sylla, Donnelly.
Referee: Ross Hardie.
Att: 18,085
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Last Five Games
William Hill Premiership Post-Split Fixtures 24/25.
Dundee FC
Hearts vs Dundee
Saturday, 26th April
3:00 PM
Away
Dundee vs Motherwell
Saturday, 3rd May
3:00 PM
Home
Kilmarnock vs Dundee
Saturday, 10th May
3:00 PM
Away
Dundee vs Ross County
Wednesday, 14th May
7:45 PM
Home
St. Johnstone vs Dundee
Sunday, 18th May
3:00 PM
Away
Hibernian 4, Dundee 0, Easter Road, William Hill Premiership, 13th April 2025
At last the Dark Blues did launch an attack and won a free kick 40 yards out. The Hibs defence expected a high ball and a low pass gave Simon Murray a shooting opportunity from a tight angle but Jordan Smith saved.
Dundee struggled in the first half and Hibs had a great chance but lucky for the dee they hit the post.
But just before half-time Hibs took the lead when Bushiri volley the ball in from close range. At least it was only 1-0 at half-time.
Second half and Dundee made one change when Imari Samuels came on for Larkeche at left back.
Dundee did start well and had a good 10-15 minute spell, but after that Hibs took control of the game and scored three goals in a 15 minute spell to totally put the game to bed.
Many Dundee fans were away after that and I stayed to the end to see out the game.
The last five games now will be massive and not great with Hearts being in the bottom six and likely a trip to Tynecastle to face them.
Dundee: Carson, McGhee (Ingram 69), Shaughnessy (c), Clark Robertson, Larkeche (Samuels at half time), Mulligan, Sylla, Finlay Robertson, Tiffoney (Palmer-Houlden 60), Murray, Adewumi (Reilly 79). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Koumetio, Garza, Portales, Donnelly.
Referee: Chris Graham.
Att: 17,926
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Dundee 2, St Mirren 0, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 5th April 2025
St Mirren had the first shot at goal when Carson saved with his knees to deny O'Hara. Dundee raced straight up the park and Ziyad Larkeche’s cross from the left flew through the penalty area. Jordan McGhee sent a cross back into the goalmouth. Seun Adewumi stopped the defence clearing and kept the ball alive allowing Simon Murray to sweep the ball home from 12 yards.
St Mirren had a go after this but the fianal ball was not good enough to trouble the Dundee defence. For the rest of the half both teams attacked and the Dundee midfield did well to stop moves and get vital blocks in to deny a lively St Mirren side.
After half time St Mirren made two changes, and that made them more dangerous. Scott Tiffoney just missed a great cross from Josh Mulligan to score.
Trevor Carson had to make two good saves soon after as St Mirren were on the attack, but the game changed Dundee's way on 62 minutes. Under no pressure Hemming's miskicked the ball which hit the back of Murray.
After it came down Simon Murray passed the ball home from 40 yards out to make it 2-0.
After this Dundee made a change when Billy Koumetio replaced Clark Robertson for the last 22 minutes. Clark had a good game and along side Joe Shaughnessy they were immense.
It was great also to keep a clean sheet first time for about a year at home in the league. Not the best performance today but the result was massive.
Dundee: Carson. McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Clark Robertson (Koumetio 77), Larkeche, Mulligan, Sylla, Fin Robertson. Tiffoney, Murray (Ingram 90+4), Adewumi (Palmer-Houlden 71). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Samuels, Garza, Reilly, Portales, Donnelly.
Referee: John Beaton.
Att: 6,580
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