Dundee will play Aberdeen (Away) in the next round of the League Cup. Rest of draw below:
Dundee United v Celtic
Dunfermline Athletic v Ross County
Heart of Midlothian v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Hibernian v Partick Thistle
Kilmarnock v Ayr United
Rangers v St Mirren
Stenhousemuir v Motherwell
The shot stopper was recently part of Canada’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad having first been called up in the November 2025 international window.
Goodman signed his first professional contract with Crystal Palace in July 2021 aged 17. He then went on loan to Colchester United for the 2023/24 season.
Goodman then returned to League 2 on loan, this time at AFC Wimbledon where he won the League 2 golden glove and kept a clean sheet in the play-off final as they were promoted to League 1.
Last season, the 22-year-old was on loan at Huddersfield Town until January, and then Barnsley for the rest of the campaign.
Dundee started well and Joe Bevan had some good runs his crosses could have been better. But from one Simon Murray headed wide of the goal.
Reilly played in Zan Besir whose shot was blocked by the keeper’s legs. Besir then set up Bevan who guided his effort inches past the post.
Next up before half-time Drey Wright's shot hit the top of the bar. Clyde keeper Jay Hogarth saved well from Murray’s powerful 15 yard shot that was perhaps aimed too close to the goalie.
Clyde did have chances as well and a couple of time O'Hara saved well to deny the bully wee.
Second half and the game and Dundee put on Alan Forrest and Joe Westley on for Charlie Reilly and Zan Besir. Both had struggled a bit.
Inside 2 minutes Alan Forrest scored his first goal for the club, when he finished well with a curling effort. Both teams had chances and Clyde were playing well enough a second goal was needed to win the game.
It arrived after 69 minutes when the ball was handled in the box. It was a bit soft but rules are rules. Up stepped Simon Murray to score with ease.
Five minutes later and it was 3-0 when Joe Westley scored at the back post with a volley.
Dundee were in control now and Fin Robertson came close twice with good efforts. Fin had replaced Ryan Finnigan.
Dundee made it 4-0 on 83 minutes when Joe Westley flicked home for his second goal. Dundee ran out the game and could have added more with the chances created.
Dundee: O’Hara, Halliday (Odutayo 70), Astley, Donnelly, Wright, Finnigan (Robertson 70), Hamilton, Joe Bevan ( Hay 76), Besir (Westley at half time), Reilly (Forrest at half time), Murray (c). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Owen Bevan, Oosenbrugh, Crombie.
Referee: Matthew MacDermid.
Att: 1,942.
Owen Bevan twice made decisive last ditch tackles to stop Everton when they did break into the Dee penalty area. The first to stop Tyrique George was relatively straightforard. The second, as Beto shaped to shoot, was the sort of decisive goal saving tackle that delights supporters.
Dundee regularly played their way into promising positions and managed some threatening efforts. Ethan Hamilton and Charlie Reilly had shots from the edge of the penalty area but their efforts were blocked or too high.
Everton took the lead late in the half when Beto spun to shoot from 18 yards. His shot took a deflection off Aaron Donnelly that left the diving O’Hara helpless.
It was a bit tough on Dundee who had passed the ball well and attaack with good movement.
Second half and Dundee made seven changes, Everton nearly scored but the shot went wide off the goal. On 61 minites Everton made 7 changes as well.
The second half was played at a relaxed pace with Dundee holding their own in open play. Everton made seven changes after 61 minutes, when the Dark Blues made their final two changes; Simon Murray and Ethan Crombie replaced Joe Westley and Zan Besir. The pattern of the game didn’t change, but the Toffees ran away with the game thanks to a series of defensive errors.
After 69 minutes Harry Sharp hesitated on the ball and Thierno Barry blocked his attempted pass to send the ball looping into the net.
Ash Hay almost pulled a goal back for the Dee when he took Fin Robertson’s pass and shot from 12 yards. King denied him with a superb save at full stretch.
In the last 10 minutes Everton added two more goals that were almost identical. Sharp sent a pass straight to Harvey Foster . who shot into the empty net. A few minutes later Ryan Astley gave Sharp an awkward pass back, and the keeper’s pass was blocked by Malik Olayiwola and Carlos Alcaraz quickly passed sideways to give Dwight McNeil an open goal.
And that was that the errors cost Dundee today, who for most of the game done well against a good English Premier League side.
Dundee: O’Hara, Oosenbrugh, Owen Bevan, Donnelly, Odutayo, Finnigan, Hamilton, Joe Bevan, Reilly, Besir, Westley
Second Half: Sharp, Halliday, Astley, Donnelly, Oosenbrugh, Jones, Besir (Crombie 61), Hay, Robertson, Forrest. Westley (Murray 61). Unused Sub: Bland.
The game got off to a poor start with Dundee struggling and it was no surprize when Airdrionians took the lead on 11 minutes, A header from Taylor hit the post and the ball bounced off Harry Sharp’s back and over the line.
Dundee hit back but it took 10 minutes when Drey Wright and Ethan Hamilton both forced saves with fierce shots.
But on 31 minutes Dundee drew level with a great goal from Charlie Reilly with a curling shot into the top corner. Dundee seemed much better and push forward to attack.
Ryan Finnigan went desperately close with a low 18 yards shot as the Dee pile on the pressure.
But in injury time the visitors took the lead when Ex-Dee Sam Fisher took a free kick lobbed the ball home frome the half-way line with Harry Sharp in nomans land.
Second half and Dundee levelled inside 2 minutes when Ethan Hamilton hammered a magnificent shot into the top corner from 25 yards.
Simon Murray came on for Callum Jones with Charlie Reilly moving to the left.
Joe Bevan had two shots which went close as Dundee went to kill the game off. But minutes later a good pass from Hay and Joe Bevan scored with a fine finish to make it 3-2.
Soon after and it was 4-2 when Ash Hay got clear and headed home off the post to make the final score 4-2.
I missed the game due to a Fa,mily holiday in Prague. Happy that Dundee recovered to secure the win.
Dundee: Sharp, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan (Donnelly 72), Odutayo, Joe Bevan ,Finnigan (Crombie 84), Hamilton (c), Jones(Simon Murray 62), Reilly (Oosenbrugh 84)), Hay. Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Westley, Bland.
Referee: Duncan Nicolson
Att: 1,807
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Besir joined up with the squad in Hungary, training with his new teammates for the second half of the week.
The Slovenian most recently played for ND Primorje, leaving the Slovenian Second League club at the end of his contract in June. The versatile midfielder is also a former Slovenia U21 international.
The talented central defender has been at the club throughout preseason as a trialist, and becomes the latest addition to Steven Pressley’s squad as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season.
Still only in the early stages of his career, Bevan is a commanding and composed centre-back who has earned a reputation as one of the brightest young defensive talents to emerge from the English game. Comfortable in possession, strong in the air and intelligent in his positioning, he brings qualities that fit the style of football Dundee is looking to play.
Dundee has followed Owen for the last year and made their move. The Club would also like to thank AFC Bournemouth for their support in making this happen.
29-year-old Forrest has also played for Livingston and Ayr United, where he came through the academy and was the club’s youngest goalscoring after coming off the bench for his debut and finding the net in a Challenge Cup match against Queen’s Park.
A good signing as other clubs were after from Scotland and England.
In their final Pre-Season game in Hungary Dundee lost 2-1 to Maccabi Haifa. It was 2-0 at half-time, but Dundee pulled a goal back on 59 minutes. Waiting on more details about the game.
Next up is a visit to Glebe Park Brechin on Wednesday, before the League Cup game at Dens next Saturday against Airdrieonians.
Dundee drew 1-1 with Brechin City with Joe Bevan getting Dundee's goal. That was the half-time score as well. A mixed side was used again which is good for the squad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
In the first tens minutes both teams attacked with nothing clear cut chance wise. Dundee's first chance came when Dhanda went a good run and had a shot from the edge of the box which was straight at the keeper.
But on 12 minutes Dundee took the lead when good wing play and cross from Cameron Congreve and the ball was directed into the corner of the net by Joe Westley for a great finish.
Dundee forced a corner just before the twenty minute mark when Drey Wright made a bursting run down the wing and was fed in Yogane before the St Mirren defence blocked his cross.
Dhanda had two more break aways, but one he was fouled. St Mirren tried to get into the game, but Dundee coped with any pressure.
Just before half time two St Mirren players ans one Dundee player went down, but after a Var check no Penalty was given.
Second half and Dundee could have scored in the first minute great run by hamilton and his cross was just missed by Westley from six yards out.
Jon McCracken made a good save to deny a goal, his first maijor save of the game.
Dundee invite pressure needlessly on themselves. McCracken lets a back pass from Dhanda slip under his foot. He manages to stop it going out for a corner but his clearance is poor and the ball eventually goes out for a corner for the away side.
During his attempt to stop the ball from going out, McCracken injured his ankle and was replaced by Kieran O’Hara for his Dundee debut.
Dundee had a good chance when when Congreve got his shot in but it lacked power and placement.
Dundee made changes when Murray and Westley were replaced by Finlay Robertson and Ash Hay. Both teams pushed forward for Dundee looking to finish the game, and St Mirren who was trying to get into the game.
Dundee made further changes when Tony Yogane madesway for Billy Koumetio and Imari Samuels for Drey Wright to shore up the defence with less than five to go.
Ash Hay came close in injury time his head was well saved from a Robertson cross. Time ran out which gave Dundee a vital three points.
I missed the game due to work, but good this as I have only missed two games at Dens this season, the other one was when we played Aberdeen in December.
Dundee: McCracken (O’Hara 66), Graham, Astley, Wright (Koumetio 88), Halliday, Westley (Finlay Robertson 75), Hamilton, Dhanda, Murray (Hay 76)Yogane (Samuels 88), Congreve. Subs Not Used: Reilly, Bevan, Cotterill, Jones
Referee: Steven McLean
Att: 5,379
Dundee got off to a slow start and United looked better in the midfield going forward. Westley had a wee chance but curled the ball wide of the goal. United took the lead on 14 minutes with a slow motion goal, a shot took two deflections and when in off the post.
Dundee hit back but Luke Graham was unlucky when his shot was cleared off the line. United then came close twice as Dundee lost the ball in midfield.
There was a period of end-to-end stuff, with Dundee taking their turn. Dhanda made a fine pass to Cameron Congreve, who managed to shrug off a few defenders to make a run into the box. When he went to pull the trigger, the home defence blocked his shot for a corner that came to nothing.
Dundee then got a free kick after Wright had been fouled. The resulting free-kick was swung deep in the box, and Graham got his head onto it, but his shot came off the back of an orange shirt and out for a corner. From the corner, Dundee thought they had levelled the scoring through Westley putting his body on the line to nod the ball into the net, but after a VAR check, the referee decided that the goal shouldn’t stand after a shirt pull from Ryan Astley in the build-up.
Ethan Hamilton had a shot which was blocked and soon after the half time whistle went. At least Dundee were only one goal down.
Second half and in the first 15 minutes both teams battled in midfield with Und being better getting to the second ball. They pushed forward and had a few efforts on goal.
Both clubs made changes in the 68th minute. Simon Murray and Charlie Reilly took the field for Scott Wright and Cameron Congreve, while United put on Ivan Dolcek for Max Watters
But two minutes later it was 2-0 when Ferry shot home, minutes later it was 3-0 and game over, Strain heading home.
Dundee kept coming forward but struggled to get the ball down and play football as they did a few months ago.
The time went quickly and it was time up with thankfully no more goals for United.
Big game next week as we face St Mirren at Dens, only bonus the week is Kilmarnock and St Mirren lost at the weekend.
Dundee: McCracken. Samuels, Koumetio, Graham, Astley, Hamilton, S. Wright (Murray 69), Dhanda, Congerve (Reilly 69), Westley, Hay (Yogane 79). Unused Subs: O’Hara, Halliday, Cotterill, Jones, F. Robertson, D. Wright
Referee: Matthew MacDermid
Att: 13,207
Dundee made two changes to the Dee starting eleven. Billy Koumetio replaced the suspended Ryan Astley in central defence, and Joel Cotterill came into the midfield for Fin Robertson, who was on the bench.
Kilmarnock started well and put Dundee under pressure from the start. And they scored in 14 minutes when Hugill shot home after slack defending from Dundee.
Dundee continued to struggle with when they did get forward, the cross balls were very poor. But on 27 minutes a bit of pace from Tony Yogane and his cross was headed home by Simon Murray for a great goal.
Three minutes later and Simon Murray scored again, but it was ruled out for offside, it was a tight decision.
But Kilmarnock scored again six minutes later when the ball fell to Michael Schjønning-Larsen who shot home.
At half time Brad Halliday was replaced by Imari Samuels with Drey Wright switching to right back. The switch made sense because Halliday had been booked, and the change gave Dundee a better balance.
Second half was almost the same as the first half with Dundee struggling. McCracken saved well to keep Dundee in the game.
Just before the hour the Dee made three changes, sending on Joe Westley, Scott Wright, and Ash Hay for Yan Dhanda, Cameron Congreve, and Simon Murray. Westley played on the left, with Wright through the middle behind Hay, and Yogane moving to the right wing.
Dundee did improve and Charlie Reilly came on for Tony Yogane as Dundee fought hard to get back on level terms. The equaliser came in the 81st minute thanks to a beautifully executed goal. Drey Wright sent an accurate diagonal pass across the pitch. Samuels first touch was perfect and that allowed him to advance into space down the left and he played a beautiful pass through the defence for Scott Wright to slip a low shot past the keeper.
Then in a crazy last few minutes and Dundee were awarded a penalty when Scott Wright was fouled in the box. Var got involved and it took eight minutes to decide it was a penalty.
Up stepped Joe Westley but Kelle Roos went the right way and saved. That was the end of the game. And to be fair Kilmarnock were the better side and Dundee were well below par.
Dundee: McCracken, Halliday (Samuels at half time), Koumetio, Graham, Drey Wright, Hamilton, Cotterill, Congreve (Scott Wright 59), Dhanda (Westley 59), Yogane (Reailly 71), Murray (c) (Hay 59) Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Fin Robertson, Montsma, Jones.
Referee: Ross Hardie.
Att: 6,435
Celtic started well and had Dundee under some pressure, it paid off when they scored early after a good move Jon McCracken made a great save but the ball fell to Yang who touched the ball into the net.
That was the story off the first half and finally Dundee had a few moves but failed to create anything clear cut to score. Celtic hit the post but Luke Graham cleared the ball.
At least they got to half-time just 1-0 down.
Second half and Celtic started well and missed a great chance in the first few minutes. But soon after Dundee had a shot which looked like hand ball, the referee missed it, but Var asked to check it on the screen.
Result penalty to Dundee,,,,Up stepped Simon Murray to score with ease. It was game on and Dundee looked much better in their attacks.
Ash Hay and Joel Cotterill came on for Simon Murray and Fin Robertson, then Scott Wright replaced the injured Tony Yogane. The loss of Yogane was particularly disappointing because, yet again, the full back marking him had been replaced after struggling to handle the young winger.
Celtic were desperate to get the win, and it was no surprise that they stepped up the pressure towards the end. Kelechi Iheanacho had replaced the ineffective Cvancara and he was on hand to score when Celtic finally did create a clear chance in the 82nd minute. Marcelo Saracchi crossed from the left and Iheanacho turned quickly to shoot past McCracken.
Soon after Ryan Astley was sent off for a second booking, it looked a bit soft. The game ran away from Dundee as time went quickly.
Dundee: McCracken, Halliday, Astley, Graham, Drey Wright (Koumetio 90+2), Hamilton, Fin Robertson (Cotterill 67), Congreve, Dhanda (Reilly 90+2), Yogane (Scott Wright 73), Murray (c) (Hay 67). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Samuels, Westley, Jones.
Referee: Steven McLean.
Att: 9,007
Dundee made the changes expected after the United game last week. With Fin Robertson and Joe Westley came into the midfield in the place of Yan Dhanda, who was unavailable to play against his parent club, and Joel Cotterill, who was on the bench. Brad Halliday was at right back with Drey Wright switching to left back, replacing Imari Samuels, who was a substitute. Simon Murray was also named as a sub with Ash Hay starting in attack.
The game was even in the first half with Dundee doing well with passing movements. Astley had a chance but missed the ball and the chance were gone. Hearts did have a few shots but nothing to worry McCracken.
Hearts nearly scored but Karbore put the ball wide after beating the off-side trap. At the very end of the half Dundee broke and Tony Yogane was fouled by Frankie Kent a yard outside the Hearts penalty area. Fin Robertson and Joe Westley worked a clever short free kick but Westley’s shot was well saved by Alexander Schwolow.
Second half a Hearts had a wee bit more of the ball, bjut again failed to trouble Jon McCracken. Dundee put subs on to try and change the game. And they looked fine when they hit on the break.
Hearts took the lead on 77 minutes when headed home by McEntee. For Dundee it was a soft goal to lose, but vital to Hearts title hopes. Dundee stepped up the pace and attacked Hearts.
They were unlucky a few times when the ball would not fall right in the box.
In injury time Hearts were down to 10 men when Kent was send off for a foul. It was his second booking of the game.
Hearts held out for the win. A big chance today as Hearts were not much better than the Dee today. Next up for Dundee is Celtic at Dens a week on Sunday. Hopefully the rest will recharge the batteries of the squad.
Dundee: McCracken, Halliday, Astley, Graham, Wright, Hamilton (c), F Robertson (Jones 76) Congreve (Wrigh 71), Westley (Cotterill 63), Yogane (Reilly 63). Ash Hay (Murray 71). Subs Not Used: O’Hara (gk), Koumetio, Samuels, Bevan.
Referee: Don Robertson
Att: 18, 827
The game got off to a poor start and both teams took awhile to settle down. That was the story of the first half. Bothe teams had chances before half-time with the Und keeper saving well as the ball seemed to head for the net after a cross from Congreave but he managed to put the ball over the bar.
At the other end McCracken saved well to deny a goal. The Dark Blues responded with some promising attacking. Yogane cut in from the left and his fierce shot was turned wide by Iovu’s head. After that encouraging 10 minute spell United turned the screw on the Dee defence for the last few minutes of the half and could well have opened the scoring before the interval.
McCracken again saved with his feet from Fatah and then pulled off a great save to turn Vicko Sevelj’s fierce shot out for a corner.
At least Dundee got to the break at 0-0, second half and they continued to struggle and United took control of the match.
Five minutes in and they got a penalty whem Murray wasjudged to handle the ball. Not much he could do but the referee pointed to the spot.
Fatah scored from the spot and it made the game more one way. Worse was to follow when Und scored when Stephenson headed home. Dundee made changes to their team with Ash Hay and Joe Westley come on for Simon Murray and Joel Cotterill.
There was no immediate reaction and United were still controlling the match. Scott Wright, Fin Robertson and Charlie Reilly came on for Tony Yogane, Cam Congreve and Yan Dhanda as the Dark Blues tried desperately to get a foothold in the match.
As time was running out and a great save by Jon McCracken denied Russell. But then they pushed forward and looked much better.
Injuring arrived and on 93 minuted a good header down by Graham and Ash Hay scored from 6 inches.
United kick off and Dundee attacked and were given a free kick whic Fin Robertson took he put one in the edge of the six box and Graham headed into his own nety to give Dundee a point which a lot of fans would have missed.
It was the last kick off the ball, And Dens was jumping......It will be like a defeat to the Und fans.
Dundee: McCracken, Wright, Astley, Graham, Samuels, Hamilton, Congreve (Reilly 80), Cotterill ( Westley 67), Dhanda (Fin Robertson 80), Yogane (Scott Wright 75), Murray (c)Hay 67). Unused Subs:
O’Hara (gk), Koumetio, Halliday, Jones.
Referee: Duncan Nicolson
Att: 11,010
Jon McCracken had the first save when he stopped a shot with his boot. Motherwell had a lot of the ball in the first half but failed to create any cut clear chances to trouble Dundee defence.
Cam Congreave had a shot from 50 yards which dropped just a foot wide of the goal. Motherwell went close just before half time when it a superb save from Jon McCracken to deny Fadinger.
The Dark Blues took full advantage of the escape and quickly took the lead. Imari Samuel’s deep cross was retrieved by Drey Wright who crossed to the far post. The Well defence was dragged out of position and Tony Yogane nipped in to poke the ball over the line.
A minute later it could have been 2-0 when Yogane just headed wide from a Congreave cross. The final 10 minutes was Motherwell having the ball but fail to create any chances.
Second half and after Motherwell made two changes to their team, but the same vein as the first half. Dundee made changes on the hour mark.
That injected fresh energy into the team and transformed the game. Ash Hay, Joe Westley and Fin Robertson came on for Simon Murray, Tony Yogane and Joel Cotterill. The Dee were now more mobile and dangerous in attack and more solid in midfield.
And Hay had the ball in the net but was ruled offside. Congreve came agonisingly close to the crucial second goal when he cut in from the right and flashed a curling shot across Ward against the underside of the crossbar.
But Motherwell levelled the game on 78 minutes from a free kick by Slattery from 30 yards.
Motherwell sensed the possibility of victory and piled forward looking for the winner. However, the extra space they left was exploited by the Dark Blues who grabbed the winning goal themselves after 84 minutes.
Hay and Congreve played Westley into space on the right and he sent a low ball across goal for Finlay Robertson to tap home at the far post.
Motherwell pushed forward for the rest of the game but Dundee's defence done their job.
Massive three points today and it was well deserved by a hard working Dundee team, with every player putting in a shift.
Dundee: McCracken, Wright, Astley, Graham, Samuels, Hamilton, Congreve, Dhanda (Halliday 90+1), Cotterill (Fin Robertson 63), Yogane (Westley 63), Murray (c) (Hay 63). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Digby, Montsma, Reilly, Wright.
Referee: Dan McFarlane.
Att: 6,304
But it was Hibs who took the lead with a well worked goal headed home by Elding on 11 minutes. But Dundee scored with their next move.
A quick ball over the hibs defence and Simon Murray raced into the box his deflected effort beat the Hibs keeper and went into the net near the post.
After that bothe teams played neat attacking football which was good to see.
Second half and Dundee were unlucky a few time with just missing the target to score the vital second goal. But on 72 minutes they made it 2-1 Drey Wright played a good ball into the box, and Luke Graham made a great run into the six yard box to volley home for a superb goal.
But Hibernian made a few changes and scored twice to take the lead with time running out. Goals were scored by Ante Suto, and McGrath.
At least Dundee kept at it put on Ash Hay and Joe Westly to boost the final few minutes. They went close a couple of times before Cameron Congreave on the edge of the box and he curled in an absolute beauty to tie things up once again. Another stunning goal from Dundee.
That was the last kick of the game, Dundee fully deserved their point with another good performance. With other results going for us it was a good dasy for the club.
Dundee: McCracken, Wright, Astley, Graham, Samuels, Cotterill ( F Robertson (67). Hamilton, Congreve, Dhanda ( Reilly (91), Yogane ( Westley (91), Murray (Hay ( 91), Unused Subs: O;Hara. Montsma, Bevan, Digby, Halliday
Referee: Ross Hardie
Att: 7,512
