Dundee host Rangers on Sunday at 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 Rangers
COMPETITION: Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership
DATE: Sunday 9th December 2018
KICK OFF: 1.30pm
VENUE: Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park
Opposition Info
FORMED: 1872
STADIUM: Ibrox Stadium
CAPACITY: 50,817
PITCH SIZE: 105m x 68m
MANAGER: Steven Gerrard
CHAIRMAN: Dave King
NICKNAME: The Gers
MASCOT: Broxi Bear
CLUB SPONSOR: 32Red
CLUB COLOURS: Royal blue, white and red
HONOURS: UEFA Cup Winners Cup winners ā 1971/72
Scottish League Division One Champions ā 31 times
Scottish League A Division Champions ā 4 times
Scottish League Premier Division Champions ā 12 times
Scottish Premier League Champions ā 7 times
SPFL Championship winners ā 2015/16
SPFL League One winners ā 2013/14
Scottish League Third Division winners ā 2012/13
Scottish Cup winners ā 33 times
Scottish League Cup winners ā 27 times
SPFL Challenge Cup winners ā 2015/16
Drybrough Cup winners ā 1979/80
Tennents Sixes winners ā 1984, 1989
RECORD WIN: 14-2 v Blairgowrie, Scottish Cup 1st round, 20/1/1934
RECORD ATTENDANCE: 118,567 v Celtic, Scottish League, 2/1/1939
WEBSITE: www.rangers.co.uk
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 āFootball Traffic until you reach the stadium
Travelling from the southĀ (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 āFootball Trafficā.
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 āFootball Trafficā until you reach the stadium.
For a taxi to the ground, call Tay Taxis on 01382 450450
Head to Head v Rangers
LEAGUE: Won 49, drawn 46, lost 131
SCOTTISH CUP: Won 5, drawn 6, lost 14
LEAGUE CUP: Won 1, drawn 2, lost 14
TOTAL: Won 55, drawn 54, lost 159
Last Five Dundee v Rangers Matches
- 15/9/2018 | Away | SPFL Premiership | Lost 4-0 | 50, 130
- 7/4/2018 | Away | SPFL Premiership | Lost 4-0 | 49,142
- 24/11/2017 | Home | SPFL Premiership | Won 2-1 | 8,548 | OāHara (2)
- 9/9/2017 | Away | SPFL Premiership | Lost 4-1 | 49,164 | El Bahktaoui
- 19/2/2017 | Home | SPFL Premiership | Won 2-1 | 9,017 | OāHara, Holt
Match Officials
REFEREE: Alan Muir
ASSISTANT REFEREE: David Doig
ASSISTANT REFEREE: Graham Chambers
FOURTH OFFICIAL: Greg Aitken
Last Meeting
Dundeeās bad start to the season continued with a 4-0 defeat against Rangers at Ibrox last September. Lassana Coulibaly and Ryan Kent shot the Gers into a quick two goal lead. A James Tavernier penalty made it three on the stroke of half time and Glenn Middleton completed the scoring with a late goal. A bad day for the Dee was completed when captain Kenny Miller was penalised with a straight red card late in the match.
Rangers: McGregor, Tavernier, Katic, Goldson, Barisic, Halliday, Coulibaly (Middleton 55), Candeias, Arfield, Kent (Lafferty 64), Morelos (Grezda 75)
Unused subs: Foderingham (gk), Worrall, Flanagan, McRorie.
Goals: Coulibaly (3), Kent (13), Tavernier pen (45+2), Middleton (82).
Booked: Katic (foul on Ngwatala), Morelos (foul on Kerr).
Dundee FC: Parish, OāDea (Kusunga 50), Boyle, Kerr, Curran, McGowan, Madianga,, Ngwatala, Calvin Miller (Nabi 70), Kenny Miller (c), KƤllman (Moussa 62)
Unused subs: Hamilton (gk), Mendy, Spence, Moore.
Booked: Kerr (foul on Candeias), Ngwatala (foul on Candeias), Miller (foul on Halliday).
Sent off: Miller (foul on Barisic)
Attendance: 50,130.
Referee: Kevin Clancy. Assistants: Douglas Ross, Sean Carr. Fourth Official: Euan Anderson.
Rangers Season So Far
Rangersā season started back in June in the Europa League qualifiers and they successfully negotiated through to the group stages by dispatching FK Shkupi of Macedonia, Osijek of Croatia, NK Maribor of Slovenia and Russian side FC UFA.
Steven Gerrardās first Premiership match in charge was a tough trip up to Pittodrie and despite losing Alfredo Morelos to a red card after just 12 minutes were only denied victory when The Dons equalised in injury time.
After defeating St Mirren 2-0 in their first Premiership home game Rangers knocked Kilmarnock out the Betfred Cup with a 3-1 win at Rugby Park but were again denied all three points in injury time in the next game at Fir Park when Motherwell made in 3-3 with seconds to go.
In the first Old Firm game of the season Gerrard lost his unbeaten record when an Oliver Ntcham goal was enough to give the hosts victory at Celtic Park.Ā
After the Dark Blues 4-0 defeat at Ibrox after the international break, Rangers secured an excellent 2-2 draw away at Villareal in their first Europa League group game. Tjey followed tjis up in Europe two home games which a saw a 3-1 win over Rapid Vienna and a 0-0 draw against Spartak Moscow but in the return game in Russia lost 4-3 in a game they should have won.
In their last home Europa League game, a 0-0 draw was secured with Villareal despite being down to ten men for the whole of the second half, meaning a win in Vienna in the last group game will secure qualification to the knock out stages.
In the Betfred Cup Rangers defeated Ayr United 4-0 at Ibrox before succumbing to Aberdeen in the semi-final.
Rangersā Premiership campaign has seen them climb steadily towards the top of the table, making them genuine title contenders. After a surprise defeat at Livingston, the Light Blues have defeated Hearts (3-1), Hamilton (4-1), St Mirren (2-0), Motherwell (7-1), Livingston (3-0) as well as drawing with Kilmarnock (1-1).Ā
Last weekend they hit the top of the Premiership for the first time after a 2-1 win over Hearts at Tynecastle but were bumped straight back off after Aberdeen beat them 1-0 at Ibrox on Wednesday.
Top Scorers
DUNDEE: K. Miller 5;Ā Moussa, Mendy, Madinanga, McGowan 2; Wighton, Boyle, Spence, Ngwatala, KƤllman, Nabi, Curran 1
RANGERS: Morelos 17; Tavernier 9; Arfield 6; Middleton 5; Lafferty, Candeias 4; Kent 3
Ticketing Information
FANS ARE REMINDED THAT THIS MATCH IS ALL TICKET
Prices for the Rangers match are Ā£30 (adults) and Ā£22 concessions (Over 65 or Students with valid student photo ID), Juveniles under 18 are Ā£15
Family Area Priced tickets available in the Bobby Cox (Home) Stand Rows A ā Y, Seats 1 ā 47 with prices as follows:
Adult and one child under 12 Ā£38
Two adults and two children under 12 Ā£68
With additional children under 12 at Ā£ 8
Children under 18 in the family area are Ā£ 15
Under 12 tickets can only be bought as part of a family group
Under 18 tickets can be bought without an adult ticket
A limited number of tickets for the Away end are also on sale. These tickets are available only for locallyĀ based Rangers fans who have a DD postcode. Fans should be aware that proof of identity and address will be required to purchase these tickets
Away tickets are priced at Ā£30 each and are limited to 2 per person and are only availableĀ in personĀ at the ticket office at the Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park.
Home end tickets can be bought at the ticket office, in person or by phone on 01382 889966 (Option 1), or via the website at www.dundeefc.co.uk then click on āTICKETSā where you will be able not only to choose your seat but check on the view from seats in a particular area.
For this match home end tickets will only be sold to existing supporters on the clubs database and who qualify to buy tickets for this match.
A reminder that season tickets holders can claim two free tickets for any match throughout the season
Matchday Programme
Dundeeās 2018/19 match programme The Dee will be available to buy at the Rangers 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 Jim McIntyre
- A message from managing-director John Nelms
- A preview of the new third kit
- An obituary of former Dundee player Gordon Black
- The regular series of articles looking at the players who have worn the different squad numbers over the years featuring this week number 48
- Played for Both featuring Dariusz Adamczuk
- Profile on visitors Rangers
- Junior Dees News
- Classic Match
- Dundee Supporters Association news
- DFC in the Community update
If you canāt make the game but would still like a copy of the programme, it can be purchased from the Curtis Sport website www.curtis-sport.co.uk
How To Watch
As well as the match being transmitted live on SKY Sports, fans from outside of the UK will also be able to watch the Rangers match live on DeeTV with a virtual season ticket. You can sign up for DeeTV for just Ā£12 a month or an annual fee of Ā£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 Ā£5.99 or an annual fee of Ā£59.99 which will give them access to live audio of most Ladbrokes Premiership 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 to on Monday alongside exclusive post match interviews with the manager and players.
The pre-match press conference is also available to view on DEETV from Friday.
