Dundee are back in action after the international break as they head for Perth looking to extend their seven game unbeaten start to the season.
They’ll face a tough task to do that as they face the Scottish FA Cup winners, who have also had a healthy start to the 2014-15 campaign.
The Dark Blues last action was in the live TV game against Celtic at Dens when they had chances to win during a fine performance against the SPFL Premiership champions. James McPake’s first goal for the club giving Dundee an early lead before former Dee Leigh Griffiths’ deflected shot earned the Hoops a point.
The most recent road trip for Paul Hartley’s men, at St Mirren, saw them pick up their first full points of the season thanks to Peter MacDonald’s fine finish.
Hosts St Johnstone have won three and lost two in their five Premiership matches so far, new boy Brian Graham, on loan from Dundee United, scoring on his debut at Fir Park in their last game as Tommy Wright’s side made it two wins in a row.
THE SQUAD
Paul Hartley will be without Willie Dyer, Peter MacDonald and Kevin Thomson for the trip to Perth. The trio will miss out due to injury.
NEW BOY
David Clarkson will hope to be involved, the former Motherwell, Bristol Rovers and Scotland striker joined up at Dens on Monday and made his first appearance in Dark Blue during the SPFL Development League defeat to Celtic at Cappielow on Tuesday night.
LAST TIME
Our last visit to McDiarmid Park came on 2nd January 2013 and it ended with a 1-0 defeat, Liam Craig scoring Saints winner.
Gary Irvine and Jim McAlister started that game and also our most recent game against Celtic, while current squad members Iain Davidson, Nicky Riley and Kevin McBride were involved on that day 21 months ago.
OPPOSITION DANGER MAN
Brian Easton has switched sides since the last league meeting of the clubs and has become a key member of the Perth line-up since his move along the Tay. The left back/left midfielder was a popular figure during his spell at Dens and will be one to watch on Saturday.
MATCH DETAILS
St Johnstone v Dundee
SPFL Premiership
McDiarmid Park, Perth
Saturday 13th September 2014
Kick off 3pm
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets provided to the Dundee Ticket office are now sold out.
A cash turnstile will be available on the day of match at the West Stand (Main Stand).
TRAVEL INFORMATION
On approach to Perth take the Stirling/Glasgow/Crianlarich/Inverness slip road (Jct 10) which links up with the M90. Take second exit at Broxden roundabout (signed for Inverness A9). Continue on the ring road until the Inveralmond Roundabout, turn a full circle and head back up the ring road and take the first exit signed for Perth. At the mini roundabout turn left. The stadium entrance is first left.
Note: When travelling via the Broxden Roundabout, although there is access to the stadium via the A85 signed for Crieff, on matchdays the Police require cars going to the stadium via the ring road NOT to exit onto the A85 but to continue on the ring road until the Inveralmond Roundabout, turn a full circle and head back up the ring road and take the first exit signed for Perth. At the mini roundabout turn left. The stadium entrance is first left.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The train station in Perth is some distance from the stadium – the best part of a 45 minute walk (uphill!). A taxi drive will take ten minutes and cost around £10. A short walk from the train or bus stations will take you to the city centre where there is a major bus interchange in Mill Street. The number 1 and Number 2 buses both depart from here and either will take you to a stop right outside the stadium – the number 2 is the slightly shorter route.
OUR ONLINE COVERAGE
Fans outside of the UK can watch St Johnstone v Dundee live for just £5. “Dundee FC Live” is the club’s exclusive live match streaming service and you can find out more about it at www.dundeefc.co.uk/live
Those supporters in the UK unable to get to the game can keep up to date with all the events from Dens through our live text update service available on all match days at www.dundeefc.co.uk.
