Dundee’s final Betfred Cup group game sees Inverness Caledonian Thistle come to the Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park and here we round up everything you need to know ahead of the match.
Match Info
FIXTURE: Dundee v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
COMPETITION: Betfred Cup Group D
DATE: Sunday 28th July 2019
KICK-OFF: 3.00pm
VENUE: Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park
Opposition Info
FORMED: 1994
STADIUM: Tulloch Caledonian Stadium
CAPACITY: 7,750
PITCH SIZE: 105m x 68m
MANAGER: John Robertson
CHAIRMAN: Graham Rae
NICKNAMES: Caley Jags, The Pride of the Highlands
MASCOTS: InverNessie
CLUB COLOURS: Royal Blue and Red
HONOURS: Scottish Cup winners: 2014/15
Scottish League First Division (2nd tier) champions: 2003/04,
2009/10
Scottish League Third Division (4th tier): 1996/97
Scottish League Challenge Cup winners: 2003/04
RECORD WIN: 8-1 v Annan Athletic, Scottish Cup, 24/1/1998
CLUB WEBSITE: www.ictfc.co.uk
Ticketing Information
Adults: £12
Concessions: £6
Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the Ticket Office in Dundee Direct or by phone on 01382 889966
There will be cash turnstiles at the Bobby Cox Stand and Main Stand.
Getting to the Ground
The full address of the Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park for Sat-Nav is Dens Park, Sandeman Street, Dundee, DD3 7JY
By bus:
From Dundee City Centre you can use the no. 1A National Express Dundee bus service which can be boarded at Albert Square every 12 minutes and takes you to Dens Road.
By train:
Trains from all over the country pass through the main Dundee station and supporters can then proceed to the ground by the above bus services from stops situated within walking distance of the station
By car:
Approaching from a westerly direction, (eg Glasgow or Edinburgh)
As you approach at the roundabout, continue on the A90 (Kingsway) for about 2 miles, take the second flyover exit (B960) and follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic until you reach the stadium
Travelling from the south (via Tay Road Bridge)
Exit the Tay Road Bridge in the right hand lane then stay in the left hand lane on the inner ring road. You will approach a set of traffic lights (Arnold Clark Garage on your right) turn left at the lights, straight through the next roundabout. Stay in the left hand lane which will split in two as you approach the next roundabout (Ladywell). Keep in the second lane from the left and you will be directed up Victoria Road. Continue up this road which becomes Dens Road after about 1 mile. Turn right at the second mini roundabout into Arklay Street and take the second street on your left. The stadium is approximately 400 yards on your left.
Travelling from the North (Grampian)
As you approach Dundee on the A90 you will arrive at the Kingway at the Shell garage, continue straight ahead (A929) then turn right at the traffic lights along Clepington Road, follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’.
Travelling from The North (Inverness-shire)
Follow the A9 South and follow signs for Perth. Once you reach the Broxden Roundabout follow signs for Dundee. As you approach Dundee at the roundabout, continue on the A90 (Kingsway) for about 2 miles, take the second flyover exit (B960) and follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’ until you reach the stadium.
Parking arrangements for “Blue Badge” holders are as follows:
Home Support – East Side of Provost Road heading from Sandeman Street to Dens Road
Away Support – East side of North Isla Street
For a taxi to the ground, call Tay Taxis on 01382 450450
Match Officials
REFEREE: Nick Walsh
ASSISTANT REFEREE: Frank Connor
ASSISTANT REFEREE: Andrew McWilliam
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Lloyd Wilson
Head to Head v Inverness Caledonian Thistle
LEAGUE: Won 2, Drawn 11, Lost 10
SCOTTISH CUP: Won 2, Drawn 1, Lost 0
LEAGUE CUP: Won 1, Drawn 0, Lost 1
CHALLENGE CUP: Won 2, Drawn 0, Lost 0
TOTALS: Won 7, Drawn 12, Lost 11
Last Five Dundee v Inverness Caledonian Matches
- 30/1/2018 | Away | Scottish Cup | Won 1-0 | 1,746 | Allan
- 20/1/2018 | Home | Scottish Cup | Drew 2-2 | 3.507 | Moussa, O’Hara
- 17/5/2017 | Home | Premiership | Lost 2-0 | 5,574
- 4/2/2017 | Away | Premiership | Drew 2-2 | 2,606 | Haber, O’Dea
- 26/11/2016 | Home | Premiership | Won 2-1 | 5,094 | Wighton, Gadzhalov
Last Meeting
Scott Allan’s goal at the start of the second half was enough for Dundee to secure a 1-0 win in the Scottish Cup 4th round replay against Caley Thistle in Inverness in January last year. The match was played in atrocious conditions but the Dee dug deep to ensure that they will faced Motherwell in the next round.
Two minutes into the second half Dundee broke quickly across the half way line. A-Jay Leith-Smith set up Scott ALLAN, who stepped inside to open up space and passed the ball across Ridgers and inside the post from 16 yards.
To the relief of everyone the rain eased off and the wind dropped slightly early in the second half. Good football was still very difficult, but both teams tried their best.
Dundee made a little bit of history that night, winning at the Caledonian Stadium for the first time. A cup replay on a horrible January night could easily have had an unhappy ending, but the players fought the conditions manfully, and handled a difficult, eager, Caley Thistle well. It was hardly a cup classic, but Dundee did exceptionally well to emerge successfully from this cup tie, and with a clean sheet too. It was a long haul up the A9 and back for the fans, but the players didn’t let them down and rewarded their loyalty.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle: Ridgers, McKay, Warren (c), Donaldson, Calder (Daniel Mackay 82), Doran (Mulraney 66), Vigurs, Polworth, Chalmers, Bell (Baird 66), Oakley
Unused subs: Esson (gk), Seedorf, Trafford, Brown.
Booked: Doran (simulation), Brad McKay (foul on Moussa), Vigurs (foul on Kamara).
Dundee FC: Parish, Kerr (c), Hendry, Waddell, Holt, O’Hara, Kamara, Allan, Leitch-Smith, Moussa (Deacon 84), El Bakhtaoui (Spence at half time)
Unused subs: Malherbe (gk), O’Dea, Aurtenetxe, Wolters, Lambert.
Goal: Allan (47).
Booked: Hendry (foul attacking a corner), O’Hara (foul on Donaldson).
Attendance: 1,746.
Referee: Stephen Finnie. Assistants: Gordon Crawford, Ralph Gordon.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s Season So Far
Inverness enjoyed a superb pre season with wins over Clachnacuddin, Strathspey Thistle, Forres Mechanics, Rothes and St Johnstone and draws with Aberdeen and Hearts.
Their competitive season started with a trip to Balmooor Stadium to face Peterhead in the Betfred Cup but it didn’t go to plan as the game ended 0-0 and the Blue Toon took the bonus point by winning the penalty shoot out 11-10.
They recovered in their second group game when they defeated Raith Rovers 4-1 at the Caledonian Stadium and in their next group game managed to get past Cove Rangers with a 3-2 win with Cove having a last minute goal disallowed.
Top Scorers
DUNDEE: Nelson 2; Curran 1
INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE: White, Todorov 2; Donaldson, Doran, Keatings 1
Match Programme
Dundee’s 2019/20 match programme The Dee will be available to buy at the Inverness game in and around the ground and in the club shop. It is a full, colour 48 page edition packed with news, views, features and exclusive interviews which this week include:
- A message from manager James McPake
- Profile of new signings Jamie Ness and Jordan McGhee
- Déjà Blue – a look back at the League Cup group stage in 1952
- Profile on visitors Inverness Caledonian Thistle
- Played for Both featuring Andrew Shinnie
- Junior Dees section
- Dundee Supporters Association news
The Dee, produced by our partners Curtis Sports will be available on Saturday for just £3 and can also be ordered on the Curtis Sport website.
How To Watch
As well as being shown live on BT Sport, fans from outside of the UK will be able to watch the Inverness match live on DeeTV with a virtual season ticket. You can sign up for DeeTV for just £12 a month or an annual fee of £120 on the official website where you will also have access to highlights, interviews and all the Dundee FC goals at the click of the button.
Fans in the UK can sign up to DeeTV for a monthly fee of £5.99 or an annual fee of £59.99 which will give them access to live audio of most Ladbrokes Championship games, full match replays and highlights, behind the scenes content and exclusive interviews.
The full ninety minutes of the match will be available to every subscriber of DeeTV on Sunday night while a shorter highlights package will be available on Monday alongside exclusive post match interviews with the manager and players.
The pre match press conference will be available to view from Friday.
