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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

Dundee 0, Everton 4, Dens Park, Friendly, 18th July 2026

Dundee put out a strong team to face Everton on their second visit to Dens Park. Everton mainly controlled the first half, with Dundee defending well working hard and keeping their shape.

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.

Annan Athletic 0, Dundee 5, Galabank, League Cup, 14th July 2026

Dundee made three changes to the team that started Saturday’s win over Brechin. Kieran O’Hara came in for Harry Sharp in goal, Aaron Donnelly replaced Owen Bevan in central defence and Simon Murray started in the place of Ashley Hay in attack.

The first half was all about Dundee attacking and Annan defending well. Early on Jones headed over the bar. Annan had one chance but the was blocked and fell nice to O'Hara in the Dundee goal.

Aaron Donnelly got on the end of a corner from Charlie Reilly but headed high and wide. Donnelly then set up the best chance of the half when he stepped forward to whip in a fine, fast early cross, but Simon Murray headed wide from eight yards.

That was the first half with mainly all Dundee but they failed to score frome their chances.

Shortly after the restart Joe Bevan opened up the defence with a skillful run and Ryan Finnigan cracked a rising drive against the crossbar from 18 yards.

The pressure on Annan’s defence was relentless and it was no surprise when Dundee took the lead in the 55th minute, though the manner of the goal was startling. Bevan found Reilly wide on the right near the byline. Instead of crossing Charlie Reilly smashed a ferocious shot home from an angle that seemed impossible.

A few minutes it was 2-0 again Charlie Reilly smashed the ball home after Bevan found him with a good pass.

Six minutes later a quick break away and Reilly found Joe Bevan who raced clear rounded the goalkeeper to score a superb goal.

On 74 minutes Jone found Simon Murray wide and his cross ended into the net for 4-0. I'm sure Simon said it a shot at goal !

Ten minutes later and it was 5-0 when Murray found Ash Hay who chipped the goalkeeper to end the scoring, 

Annan did nearly score later on but the final score was 5-0 Dundee.

Dundee: O’Hara, Wright, Astley, Donnelly, Odutayo (Oosenbrugh 70), Joe Bevan (Besir 70), Finnigan ( Westley 60), Hamilton ((Bland 77) Jones, Reilly (Hay 70), Murray (c).  Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Owen Bevan, Crombie.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 451  

Dundee 4, Airdrieonians 2, Dens Park, League Cup, 11th July 26

Dundee started with three new signing making their debut. Owen Bevan and Idris Odutay started in defence, with Ryan Finnigan in central midfield. Joe Bevan also had his first start after signing in the January transfer window.

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

New Signing For The Dark Blues

Dundee have signed midfielder Zan Besir on a two-year-deal with the option of a third year, subject to the relevant international clearance and obtaining the necessary visa.

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.

Dundee have signed of defender Owen Bevan on a two-year contract, with the Club holding the option to extend the deal by a further year, subject to Scottish FA clearance and international approval.

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.

Dundee have signed winger Alan Forrest on a two-year deal, with an option for a third year. The winger most recently played for Heart of Midlothian, leaving upon the expiration of his contract last month.

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.

Next Up For Dundee.................And More News

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. 

Busy Time at Dens.........

Dundee has confirmed that Luke Graham has left the club to join Stoke City for an undisclosed, club record fee.

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. 

Dundee have confirmed that Billy Koumetio has left the club to join Charlton Athletic for an undisclosed fee.

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. 

Dundee have signed central midfielder Ryan Finnigan from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee, subject to the relevant international clearance.

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.

Dundee have signed defender Idris Odutayo, subject to international clearance. Odutayo left Bromley FC upon the expiry of his contract and had several options but has chosen to become the Dark Blues’ first signing of the season.

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.

Latest From Dens....................

Dundee Football Club are excited to announce that Charlie Reilly has signed a new 1 year deal with the Club, which means Charlie will remain with the Dark Blues until Summer 2027

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. 

Dundee Football Club are delighted to announce that we have triggered the 1-year extension clause in Billy Koumetio’s contract, keeping him at the Club until Summer 2027.

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.

DFC POTY 2026

 

Dundee 3, Aberdeen 2, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 17th May 2026

Dundee ended their Season with a fine 3-2 victory over Aberdeen, And doing so finished 8th in the Premier Division.  Which also earned the club an extra £170,000 which is a big bonus.

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