Dundee vs Dundee United
2/1/25
5:30pm kick-off
William Hill Premiership
The Scot Foam Stadium
Our city rivals from just down the road walk up to Dens Park on Thursday for our first match of 2025. It is the first time United have been at Dens since the 1st of February 2022, with that match ending 0-0. The following season Dundee were in the Championship before the clubs swapped places the next season with Dundee back in the top flight and United in the Championship. United won last yearβs Championship meaning that for the first time since the 21/22 season, both Dundee clubs are in the Scottish Premiership. United have started strong in their return to the top flight currently sitting in 4th position in the league table.
The clubs have already met this season in the league, meeting on the opening day of the league campaign in an entertaining match at Tannadice which finished up 2-2.
Dundee Last 3 Results
St Mirren 1 β 2 Dundee
Dundee 0 β 3 Ross County
Rangers 1 β 0 Dundee
Dundee United Last 3 Results
Dundee United 1 β 0 Aberdeen
St Johnstone 1 β 2 Dundee United
Dundee United 0 β 0 Celtic
TEAM NEWS
Ziyad Larkeche, Scott Fraser, Joe Shaughnessy and Antonio Portales will miss the match through injury. Jordan McGhee, Billy Koumetio and Clark Robertson will be assessed before the match.
Ticket Information
Updates
There will be match updates on our Twitter / X page. Goal updates along with half-time and full-time score will be available on our Facebook and Instagram page.
The match is live on DeeTV for subscribers outside of the UK.
For those in the UK the match is live on Sky Sports.
Supporter Information
A reminder that it is a 5:30pm kick-off on Thursday.
There will be no supporters bar in the Penman Lounge due to hospitality being sold out.
The ticket office will not open till 12 noon on the 2nd.
Turnstiles will open at 4:30pm, we advise fans to arrive early to avoid congestion and to create an atmosphere in the stadium before kick-off.
Every food Kiosk at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park now have Contactless Card Machines present. This allows all supporters to purchase items using their payment card. The option to pay cash will also still be available and there will be a designated cash only till at each kiosk.
Residents Parking Zones are now in place around the Scot Foam Stadium on match days. This means only residents with the required permit will be allowed to park within the designated zone. Signage is in place at the entry points to the controlled zone. There will not be any parking bollards in place but be assured that unless you have a permit you cannot under any circumstances park within this zone. Any infringement could result in penalty charges.
The Dundee Derby at the Scot Foam Stadium on Thursday 2 January, will help bring in the new year for Scottish football with a capacity crowd ready to enjoy what promises to be another unforgettable occasion.
With the match broadcast live via Sky Sports, the fixture will again provide a wonderful opportunity to showcase the city of Dundee and the appetite, pride and tradition of both clubs and their fans to the wider audience.
Both clubs are rightly proud of the competitive and passionate environment this derby always delivers. We ask all supporters to help us make this another stand-out occasion.
Recent high-profile fixtures across Scottish football have highlighted the negative aspects of crowd behaviour and illegal conduct, and this is our chance to demonstrate the true spirit of the Dundee Derby and positively showcase Scottish football. We encourage all supporters to enjoy the occasion with respect and keep all celebrations within the stands.
We kindly remind everyone attending the match that the use of pyrotechnics is prohibited at The Scot Foam Stadium and all Scottish football grounds. Carrying or using pyrotechnics is not only illegal but also endangers the safety and enjoyment of fellow fans. Please refrain from pyrotechnic use and help each other enjoy the event together.
Both clubs thank their fans for their continued support and look forward to yet another exciting Dundee derby showcasing the best of our two clubs, our supporters and the city of Dundee.
