Hearts 1, Dundee 0, Tynecastle, William Hill Premiership, 21st March 2026

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

United Photos

 

Thanks to Ryan for this Photograph 

Dundee 2, Dundee United 2, Dens Park, William Hillm Premiership, 15th March 2026

Dundee were in good form going into this game. For the 4th time in a row Dundee put out the same starting eleven. 

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

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Dundee 2, Motherwell 1, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 7th March 2026

Dundee fielded an unchanged team to face high flying Moherwell, for the third game in a row. The game got off to a slow start which both teams beimg cagey of each other.

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

Dundee 3, Hibernian 3, Dens Park, William Hill Premiership, 28th February-26

Dundee fielded the same starting lineup for the home game against flying Hibermian at Dens Park.Both teams started the game okay. But it was Dundee who looked more likely to score the opening goal. 

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