Perth Photos

 

St Johnstone 2, Dundee 1, McDiarmid Park, William Hill Premiership, 07-November-26

Dundee made one change to the team that started in the win over Kilmarnock was the return of Owen Bevan in the place of Joe Wright who was on the bench.

They got off to a slow start, and lost a poor goal in the 5th minute. When a cross was put in and Campbell headed home from 6 yards. It was far too easy for Perth Saints to do this.

But Dundee struggled to get going in the first 20 minutes. Gradually the Dark Blues perked up and began to take the game to Saints without ever being convincing. At last Dundee managed to hold onto the ball and build attacks. Alan Forrest had the first shot on target, but his effort did not trouble home keeper Ross Sinclair. Ethan Hamilton had a more dangerous shot after a quick turn in the penalty area, but Sinclair managed to push the ball round the post.

St Johnstone seemed to move the ball quicker than Dundee, and they nearly scored again it took a good save from Goodman to deny them. 

After such a poor first half it was no surprise that Dundee made changes at half time. Ryan Finnigan, Zan Besir, and Joe Westley came on for Callum Jones, Joe Bevan, and Bradley Fink. The changes brought an instant impact with an equaliser within two minutes of the restart.

Sinclair and Diabeté collided going for a cross and Joe Westsley took advantage to shoot home. The goal gave the Dark Blues momentum and for the next 15 minutes they threatened to take the lead.

But after this St Johnstone came back into the game, and it took a great save from Goodman who dived fully to make a one handed save to deny Cotterill from 30 yards.

But St Johnstone took the lead a long ball from Hamilton was too far ahead for Samuels and Saints got into the box, two shots were blocked. But it fell to Forthering to score to make 2-1.

At least Dundee came forward, bu mainly failed to create any clear cut chances.

Both teams had goals disallowed in the closing stages. Ryan Finnigan’s effort was chalked off for a push, and Macaulay Tait netted from an offside position.

In injury time one last chance for the Dark Blues, Westley could not direct his shot enough to score.

The game ended and overall Dundee were poor, they gave the ball away too much. Perth Saints were the better team faster going forward. Next game will be Hearts at Dens in two weeks time.

Dundee: Goodman, Drey Wright  Halliday 86), Astley, Owen Bevan, Samuels, Joe Bevan (Zan Besir at half time), Jones (Finnigan at half time), Hamilton (c), Forrest (Reilly 71), Fink (Westley at half time), Hay. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Odutayo, Joe Wright, Harrison.

Referee: David Dickinson

Att: 6,508

News From Dens

Dundee are delighted to announce that Imari Samuels has signed a new deal, committing his future until the summer of 2029 with a club option to extend further.

Defender Samuels joined the club in January 2025 from Brighton & Hove Albion, making his debut a week later in the Scottish Cup derby win at Tannadice.

The 23-year-old made 38 appearances last season. Having missed the start of this season due to injury, Samuels made his return to the side away to Heart of Midlothian in September and has started every game since.

Great news for the club as we build the squad up for the future. 

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No game this weekend. We play next away to St Johnstone which will be interesting. This due to the League Cup Semi-Finals, We now play Hibernian away in mid November.

Killie Photos and Giorgi Nemsadze

Before the game their was a minute's applause in memory of Giorgi Nemsadze. The Dundee players wore black armbands, and there was a special match programme in his honour.

Giorgi is the best player I have seen playing for Dundee, a special talent in a great side from that time between 2000-2003. 

Some great goals, I was lucky enough to go to Grimsby Town, Tannadice for his best goal for Dundee, Hampden Semi-Final winner, and Aberdeen to finish in the top six. Also I was down to see Giorgi play in Julian Speroni's Testimonial in 2015.

Some photos from Thursday night below:

Dundee 3, Kilmarnock 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 28th October 2028

Dundee started with mainly the same team. Owen Bevan was out injured and was replaced by Joe Wright. 

Dundee started brightly and Fink had a shot at goal which was well off target. Killie attacked as well and they put a dangerous cross in thankfully no one got on the end of it. 

Joe Bevan had a couple of good runs, firstly he got a corner, then soon after he hit the side netting after beating three players.

The Dark Blues should have taken the lead after half an hour. Alan Forrest’s second ball following a corner gave Bradley Fink a free close range header. Keeper Nico Mantl parried but the ball flew back at Fink so quickly that the striker could only poke it against the post with the goal gaping.

But two minutes later it was 1-0, a great pass from Hamilton found Joe Bevan who got into the box and finished well to score. 

Soon after a good cross found Ethan Hamilton in space but he put it over the bar from close range. 

But half-time came and really Dundee should be ahead by more. 

Second half started and both team attacked with Kilimarnock doing well, it took a great one handed save from Goodman to deny them. 

Dundee struggled in midfield, giving the ball away too much, while Killie had another good effort. Again Owen Goodman saved well.

After an hour Charlie Reilly replaced Joe Bevan, and Dundee made a double substitution. Joe Westley came on for Bradley Fink in attack, and Matai Akinmboni was given his debut in central defence with Joe Wright coming off.

In the next attack Kilmarnock were awarded a penalty when Stanger went down, it looked soft, and no VAR check. Hugill scored from the spot to make it 1-1.

The disappointing setback kicked the Dark Blues into life. There was one more Dundee change; Zan Besir came on for Callum Jones. The Dee showed that they were not prepared to settle for a point and impressed once more as they began to attack with real purpose.

Minutes later from a good Reilly cross was put home by Hay, but it was ruled no goal due to hand ball.

Three minutes later Ashley Hay scored with a superb header from a good Forrest cross. Killie pushed forward but put their effort over the bar. 

In injury time a long ball from Goodman was flicked on by Ashley Hay and with the Killie keeper rushing off his line Hay chased and nodded the ball forward, beat the keeper to it and went on to score with a superb finish. It sealed the three points and 4th place in the league.

Dundee: Goodman, Drey Wright, Astley, Joe Wright (Akinmboni 65), Samuels, Joe Bevan (Reilly 60), Jones(Besir 78), Hamilton (c), Forrest, Fink (Westley 65), Ashley Hay. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Brad Halliday, Odutayo, Perrie, Harrison.

Referee:  Duncan Nicolson.

Att: 4,866

St Mirren Photos

 

St Mirren 2, Dundee 1, Marbill Coaches Stadium, William Hill Prermiership, 24th October 2026

Dundee started with the same team that played last game. Same bench as well. Dundee kicked off and struggled in the first half on a sodden pitch with more rain and wind as the half went on.

St Mirren scored on 20 minutes when after a quick break Ramsay got clear to score, Goodman blocked the ball but it was not enough to stop the ball from going into the net.

St Mirren continued to play better than the dark blues. The wing up the left hand side where water was starting to stay on the pitch made it hard for both teams.

Second half and again St Mirren looked better and doubled their lead when Sule headed home after a good cross.  

At least after this Dundee started to play Hay should have scored with a header which he put wide from 6 yards out. Then Ryan Astley carried the ball forward into the Buddies’ half and sent a lovely pass through to send Bradley Fink into the penalty area and shoot. Chapman stopped the first shot but was helpless with Fink's follow up that found the net.

Dundee pushed forward looking for a goal, and a few times the ball would not fall in the box. St Mirren had a great chance to finish the game, but thankfully they missed.

In injury time Hamilton made room in the box and his shot smashed off the underside of the bar and down and out to deny a point for the dark blues.

Time ran out but after watching the game a draw would be the least Dundee would have deserved,. Next game is Kilmarnock at Dens where we will hopefully get back to winning ways.

Dundee: Goodman, DreyWright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Samuels, Joe Bevan (Reilly 61), Jones( Finnigan 68), Hamilton (c), Forrest, Fink, Hay. Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Halliday, Odutayo, Akinmboni, Zan Besir, Joe Wright, Harrison.

Referee: Steven McLean

Att: 6,532

Rangers Photos

 

Dundee 2, Rangers 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 17th October 2026

Dundee were unchanged from the Falkirk game. Ryan Finnigan and Charlie Reilly returned from injury to take places on the bench where they were joined by Zan Besir after suspension.

The first 15 minutes both teams kept the ball well and were sizing each other up, But after this Dundee started to play some great attacking football. 

Alan Forrest played Joe Bevan through but the young winger shot wide. Ash Hay smacked a powerful header against the crossbar from Ethan Hamilton’s corner. Rangers lost the ball trying to play out from the back and Hamilton’s quick shot flew narrowly wide from 25 yards.

Rangers had their moments as well but the efforts were not on target. But Dundee took a well deseved lead on 37 minutes. A long ball found Ash Hay battling with Sterling on the edge of the penalty area. The ball broke nicely for Bradley Fink who calmly dribbled round keeper Ivor Pandur and scored from a narrow angle.

A great finnish from the Dundee striker who's movement around the box is first class. Three minutes from the interval Dundee couldn’t clear a Gassami cross. Minsu’s shot was blocked but Bouanani curled an unstoppable shot round a crowd of players into the top corner from 16 yards.

Second half  and Dundee started well but Rangers had a great spell for around 20 minutes. Owen Goodman made two grat saves to deny Rangers. 

Dundee were struggling to get through Rangers’ defence but passed up a good chance when Callum Jones took a free kick wide on the right. Fink found himself free at the far post but sent his header straight at Pandur.

They took the lead when Raskin finished well, he was given some room but his goal gave Goodman no chance of saving. Rangers tried to finish the game with a third goal, but the Dundee playes all fought and defended well.

They got a break on 69 minutes when Rangers were slack with a pass and in nipped Callum Jones to score with a great cool finish.

Both teams had chances Goodman saved well twice, and Dundee had a couple of efforts which did not hit the target.

But they were able to see out time to secure a big point from the leagues leaders. The players were first class tonight and fully deserved the point. 

Dundee: Goodman, Drey Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Samuels, Joe Bevan (Harrison 67), Jones,  Hamilton (c), Forrest, Fink, Hay. Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Halliday, Odutayo, Akinmboni, Finnigan, Besir, Reilly, Joe Wright.

Referee: Duncan Nicolson.

Att: 9,048

Falkirk 1, Dundee 2, Falkirk Stadium, William Hill Premiership, 10th October 2026

Dundee made two changes to the starting eleven. Joe Bevan and Ash Hay came in for the injured Jack Moorhouse and Joe Westley.

Dundee kicked off and forced Bain in the Falkirk goal to stop Fink scoring with a volley. It set the tone of the game as Dundee played some good football. 

After 12 minutes Drey Wright came close to a spectacular opening goal. Dundee took a short free kick just inside their own half and Wright went for goal. Bain had to move quickly to get back and tip the ball over the bar.

Minutes later Hay was denied when again Bain saved. Despite the Dark Blues’ promising opening it was Falkirk who took the lead after 31 minutes. Callum Jones was about to clear from the penalty area when Finley Barbrook nipped in front of him and was caught by the swinging boot. Jacob Murrell converted the resulting penalty kick.

It looked soft to me, but at least the team kept attacking and Falkirk had the last chance of the half when McCann shot went wide of the post.

Second half and with Dundee playing towards the Dundee fans it started well. On 52 minutes the game was level, when a corner fell beyond the far post. Joe Bevan kept the ball in play and Ethan Hamilton set up Drey Wright to cross. The delivery was perfect for Owen Bevan to power home a close range header.

After this Dundee took total control of the game. Joe Bevan sent in a fierce 25 yard shot that Bain did well to turn out for a corner. Fink miskicked his volley when Hay’s header set up the chance.

Falkirk finally got a serious effort on target when Ben Krauhaus managed an angled shot, but Owen Goodman saved well. 

Both teams now were going for a winner, and it was the Dark Blues who got it, a great cross from Ethan Hamilton was controlled and finished by Ashley Hay to the delight of the Dundee fans.

That was in injury time and Dundee ran the clock down to seal three massive points for the club.

Dundee: Goodman, Drey Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Samuels, Joe Bevan, Jones, Hamilton (c), Forrest,  Fy Fink, Hay. Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Akinmboni, Odutayo, Joe Wright, Leiper, Harrison, Halliday,  Bland, Hughes.

Referee: David Dickinson.

Att: 7,101

Alfie Harrison Signs On Loan

Dundee have signed Alfie Harrison on a short-term contract until January, with an option to extend further

Wide midfielder Harrison joined the club initially on trial and was involved in friendly matches played during the international break, scoring in one of them.

The 20-year-old started out at Blackburn’s academy before moving to Manchester City at the age of 10.

He then moved to Newcastle United on a permanent transfer at the age of 18, where he stayed until the end of his contract in June.

Oldham Photos

 

Oldham Athletic 1, Salford City 4, Boundary Park, 26-September-26

We left Cupar at 03:42 for the game which had a 17:30 kick-off. We got to Oldham around 11pm. We had our lunch and we were joined by mates Malc and Eddie. We had a few pints and had a good laugh about times bygone. To the game: 

Oldham struggle from the start. Salford winger Luke Molyneux scored in the fifth minute when his cross from the right flew into the far corner, eluding everyone.

A poor clearance from goalkeeper Matt Hudson found Kelly N'Mai, who lobbed him from 30 yards in the 19th minute to make it 2-0. 

Oldham halved the deficit in the 21st minute when Calum Kavanagh fired home a shot low to the left of keeper Will Norris.

There was a bizarre incident at the end of the opening half when referee Isaac Searle signalled four added minutes but blew his whistle after three. When his attention was drawn to the error, he beckoned the players back on to complete the time.

Salford restored their two-goal advantage in the 57th minute when Brendan Wiredu squeezed a shot past Hudson, and substitute Adebola Oluwo headed home in the 81st minute from Luke Garbutt's free-kick as the Latics fell to a fourth straight league loss.

Overall Oldham were poor and salford looked much stronger in midfield. Defensive wise Latics struggled and it told by the scoreline. Tough times ahead now as they must get results soon in the upcoming fixtures. 

Oldham Athletic: Hudson,  Scott-Morriss, Temple, Delaney,( Nevitt 75) Monthé, Robson, Chilvers (Drummond 46), Norburn. Appiah-Forson( Fawunmi 80), Fondop, Kavanagh,  Subs Unused: Payne, Pett, Sutton, Wilson.

Referee: Isaac Searle

Att: 8,071 

After the game we had a few drinks in the bar, Back to the hotel at 20:30. Next day me and the boys went to Uppermill to visit. Then back to Manchester for train to Edinburgh at 18:13. We got back to Cupar at 23:40. We had a great time as usual. 

Dundee 2, Motherwell 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 19th September 2026

Dundee made two changes to the line up due to the injuries at Tynecastle. Fin Robertsom and Ryan Finnigan were replacey by Callum Jones ans Jack Moorhouse.

The games got off to a slow start in the first 20 minutes. Although Owen Goodman made a good save on 2 minutes. It was the real effort at goal. 

Dundee did come into the game after opening period and had a couple of shots saved or blocked. 

Motherwell couldn’t clear a corner and Jack Moorhouse smashed a fierce shot from 16 yards. Keeper Alex Paulson saved well and his defence scrambled clear for another corner. A VAR review intervened before it could be taken. That established a handball at some point, apparently by Emmanuel Longelo. Joe Westley took the spot kick. Paulson got a hand to it but the shot’s power carried the ball into the corner of the net.

It was the boost Dundee needed and they attacked with some quick moves. Motherwell had a couple of chances and thankfully one just missed the target.

Moorhouse sent a sweet pass down the left for Bradley Fink to run in on goal. His shot beat Paulson but came back off the far post.

Moorhouse was denied again when the Motherwell keeper saved well and they managed to clear the ball.

It was no surprise when Dundee scored their second after 40 minutes, but the manner of the goal was astonishing. Ryan Astley took a long throw from the right into the penalty area. The ball was cleared only as far as Drey Wright who sent it straight back to Astley. Instead of playing an orthodox cross the defender crashed a fierce cross into the danger area with the outside of his boot. Bradley Fink got his head to the ball which spun into the net off the far post with Paulson caught by surprise.

But as sometimes it happens Motherwell scored right on half-time to make it 2-1 Lowry scored from six yards.

Motherwell had a good chance at the startt of the second half, it was saved and cleared by Goodman and Beven. It was vital in the progress of the game. 

On the hour mark that changed when the Dark Blues broke quickly. Alan Forrest found Westley whose powerful shot brought a fine save from Paulson.

Dundee then brought on Joe Bevan for Jack Moorhouse, who had made an impressive contribution in the first half on his first start.

Owen Bevan had a looping header saved soon after. Motherwell had more of the ball. More so after Dundee made further changes 

Bobby Wales and Brad Halliday replaced Bradley Fink and Callum Jones for the last 20 minutes, with Drey Wright moving into midfield and Halliday taking the right back spot.

The last 15 minutes was tough to watch, but it was injury time that Motherwell came close, thankfully Goodman was able to tip a curling corner over the ball. 

Dundee held on to get the vital 3 points to put the cub into 4th spot in the League, after the results today.

Dundee: Goodman, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Samuels, Forrest, Jones (Halliday 71), Hamilton (c),  Moorhouse (Joe Bevan 61), Fink (Wales 71), Westley (Odutayo 86). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk),  Akinmboni, Leiper, Oosenbrugh, Bland.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 5,318

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 and were 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

Dundee 2, Aberdeen 0, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 08-August-26

Dundee were unchanged following their narrow defeat at Celtic Park on Monday night. 

Abedeen had the ball for the first few minutes, but after that Dundee took control in an attacking sence they were great. Joe Bevan broke clear but his shot was wide of the post. 

In the ninth minute Dundee took the lead with a goal of classy simplicity. Charlie Reilly carried the ball across from the left and his pass gave Joe Bevan the chance to run at his full back on the right. Instead Bevan checked back and flighted a perfect cross with his left foot for Joe Westley to run in and score with a precise glancing volley inside the far post.

Dundee had three efforts on goal and really should have been 2-0 up. Dons keeper pulled off a good save from Bevan, Murray missed one and Reilly had a shot just over the bar.

Aberdeen hit the bar from a header, but a minute late Bevan got to the byeline but his cross shot went wide, maybe should have set up Westley with a simple tap in. 

Second half and Dundee continued to be on top. Reilly put in a good deep cross that Drey Wright met on the volley beyond the far post, but a desperate defensive block turned the ball out for a corner.

Finally, in the 56th minute Dundee scored the second goal they richly deserved to give themselves a cushion. Reilly chipped over a cross from the left. It flicked off Lewis Mayo’s head into the path of Joe Bevan, who took a touch before rifling a left foot shot past Müller from 15 yards. It was a beautiful finish.

Fin Robertson and Ash Hay came on for Charlie Reilly and Simon Murray, who had both made hugely important contributions. The changes helped Dundee to keep playing the high tempo game that was winning the game for the Dee.

After this Aberdeen hit the bar again, but Dundee should have at least twice with Muller saving well from Hay and Bevan.

Alan Forrest came on for Joe Bevan and the substitutes’ fresh legs set up two dangerous Dee breaks, one of which should have brought the third goal. Robertson sent over a perfect cross for Hay, whose header was too close to Müller who saved well. The next break ground to a halt when Forrest couldn’t find a team mate with the final ball.

Dundee seen the time out and deserved the win today. The defence were solid and it was good to see this happening early weeks into the season.

Next week is a rematch betwwen the clubs at Pittodrie in the last 16 in the League Cup.

Dundee: Goodman, Wright, Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan (Besir 81), Hamilton, Joee Bevan (Forrest 77), Westley (Halliday 81),  Reilly (Robertson 65), Murray (c) (Hay 65), Unused Substitutes: O’Hara (gk), Oosenbrugh, Crombie, Bland.

Referee: Calum Scott

Att: 8,204.

Celtic 1, Dundee 0, Parkhead, William Hill Premiership, 03-August-26

Dundee made  four changes from the eleven who started the win against Clyde. Owen Goodman made his debut in goal, replacing Kieran O’Hara. Owen Bevan, Idris Odutayo and Joe Westley came in for Aaron Donnelly, Brad Halliday and Zan Besir.

Dundee started well and kept Celtic at bay, Dundee's first real chance came in 13 minutes when a long Astley's throw in found Murray who set up Charlie Reilly but his shot from 12 yards just went wide of the post.

The home supporters were getting frustrated by Celtic’s slow build-ups and the lack of penetration from their wide areas. From a Dee perspective full backs Drey Wright and Idris Odutayo deserve credit for the way they handled their direct opponents.

The last chance of the half fell to Celtic, but Owen Goodman made a great save to deny Tierney. 

Not much happened at the start of the second half. but Celtic took the lead on 52 minutes with a well worked goal ,Nygren headed home with a free header 8 yards out. 

Dundee kept at it and attacked Celtic when they could. The home team struggled to trouble Dundee and Goodman only had a couple of real saves to make.

After 80 minutes Alan Forrest and Brad Halliday replaced Joe Bevan and Drey Wright.

In one Dundee mone Ash Hay was really unlucky with a header which was well saved by the Celtic keeper.Soon after Ethan Hamilton put a good effort over the bar,  McGregor hit the post late on but the game ended 1-0 to Celtic.

Dundee played well enough and they went forward and maybe on another day they would have got a draw. 

Dundee: Goodman, Wright (Halliday 80, Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan, Hamilton, Joe Bevan (Forrest 80), Westley, Reilly (Robertson 60), Murray (c) (Hay 60). Unused Subs: O’Hara (gk), Besir, Oosenbrugh, Crombie, Bland.

Referee: Matthew MacDermid.

Att: 

Aberdeen Next................

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

Dundee Sign Owen Goodman On Loan

Dundee have signed goalkeeper Owen Goodman on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace, subject to international clearance

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 4, Clyde 0, Dens Park, League Cup, 25th July 2026

Dundee made four changes to the Dundee team following the midweek draw at Ross County. Brad Halliday and Aaron Donnelly came into the defence. Zan Besir started in an advanced midfield role with Simon Murray taking the lead in attack. They replaced Idris Odutayo, Owen Bevan, Fin Robertson, and Ash Hay, who were all named as substitutes.

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.

Ross County 1, Dundee 1, (Lost 7-6 on Pens), Victoria Park, League Cup, 21th July 2026

Dundee got back into League Cup action when the faced Ross County in Dingwall. They made three changes to the Dee’s starting eleven following last week’s win at Annan. Owen Bevan, Fin Robertson and Ash Hay came in for Aaron Donnelly, Callum Jones and Simon Murray, who were all on the bench.

Dundee started well and had a early chance when Wright missed the gaol which a shot, but after 20 minutes it 1-0 Dundee. A free kick was given 30 yards out upstepped Finlay Robertson who curled the ball home for a superb goal. 

A minute later it was nearly 2-0 when from a run and cross from Joe Bevan was just missed by Ash Hay.

After this Ross County took over and went close a few times, Dundee would have been happy to get to half-time..

Second half and things did not improve as County had control of the midfield. It was no surprize when Graham made it 1-1 on 55 minutes.

Dundee tried to change the game by sending on Simon Murray and Joe Westley for Charlie Reilly and Ryan Finnigan on the hour. 10 minutes later Brad Halliday and Alan Forrest came on for Drey Wright and Joe Bevan.

County nearly scred twice but O'Hara saved well to keep Dundee in the game and it ended 1-1.

County deserved to win over the 93 minutes played, so there can be no complaints that they took the bonus point from the penalty shootout, 7-6. In the first five sets of penalties Murray, Hay, Westley and Forrest scored while Hamilton’s kick was saved. Graham, Phillips, Strapp and Docherty scored for County, and Lindsay’s penalty was saved. When it came to sudden death Robertson and Astley scored for the Dee, while Cornelius and McCarvel scored for County. Odutayo missed for the Dee and Wright finished the shoot-out by converting his penalty to give the Staggies the bonus point.

Dundee: O’Hara, Wright (Halliday 71), Astley, Owen Bevan, Odutayo, Finnigan (Murray 61),  Hamilton, Joe Bevan (Forrest 71), Robertson,  Reilly (Westley 61), Hay. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Donnelly, Besir, Oosenbrugh, Crombie.

Referee: Sean Murdoch. 

Att: 1,111