- Dundee’s first visit to Fir Park was on September 19th 1903 when The Dee won 3-1 thanks to goals from Willie Lennie and Jimmy Dickson (2)
- Motherwell have been ever present in Scotland’s top flight since 1985
- Motherwell have won five major trophies in their history
- In the summer of 1998, after winning promotion, Dundee manager Jocky Scott signed four players from Motherwell, namely Tommy Coyne, Shaun McSkimming, Willie Falconer and Eric Garcin
- Motherwell’s first ever match was a 3-2 win over Lanarkshire rivals Hamilton Academical
- Motherwell were formed in 1886 but didn’t turn professional until August 5th 1893; a week before Dundee’s first ever match
- Dundee have beaten Motherwell 42 times at Fir Park
- Dundee won the Scottish League Centenary Cup at Fir Park in 1990 when they defeated Ayr United 3-2 after extra time
- Motherwell originally played in blue until they changed to claret and amber in 1913. It is thought this was inspired by the success of Bradford City, who also sport claret and amber, although a more romantic version of events claims them to have been Lord Hamilton of Dalzell’s racing colours
- Motherwell’s 1932 League Championship winning manager John ‘Sailor’ Hunter was inducted into Dundee’s Hall of Fame last year with Heritage Award after he scored the winning goal for The Dee in the 1910 Scottish Cup Final
