Dundee and Dundee United have both experienced differing fortunes this season as they collide for the New Year derby at Dens Park.
Luke McCowan’s deadline day switch to Celtic has clearly impacted the Dees, who have struggled to replicate the form that clinched a top-six finish last term. That’s seen Tony Docherty’s side slide into eighth in the league – nine points behind newly-promoted rivals United. Jim Goodwin’s men, on the other hand, are punching well above their weight in their first year back in the Premiership and a victory on enemy soil could see them leapfrog Aberdeen into third.
You can be sure, though, that the Dark Blues would love nothing more than to kill the momentum of the Tangerines by kicking off 2025 with the bragging rights. One of the showpiece fixtures in the Scottish football calendar, the Dundee derby always tends to throw up plenty of goals and drama and here, Record Sport tells you everything you need to know ahead of the blockbuster clash.
When is Dundee vs Dundee United
Dundee welcome rivals Dundee United to Dens Park on Thursday December 2. Kick-off is at 5:30pm.
Is Dundee vs Dundee United on TV?
Yes, it is. The derby will be beamed live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Football channels from 5:15pm following Rangers vs Celtic. The programme lasts all the way until 8:30pm on Sky Sports Football, but finishes an hour early on Main Event If you don’t have a subscription you can sign up HERE. Fans are also able to sign up to NOW TV. A special six-month saver membership is available for £26 per month or you can pay £34.99 per month without being locked in and cancel anytime. Alternatively, a day pass can be purchased for £14.99.
Can I live stream Dundee vs Dundee United?
Yes, Sky Sports customers can stream the game live to their devices via the Sky Go app. Those with NOW TV can do similar via the NOW TV app. DEETV and Dundee United TV international subscribers can also watch the match live.
Where else can I follow Dundee vs Dundee United?
You can keep up with all the action from Tannadice right here on dailyrecord.co.uk! Record Sport will have pre-match build-up and team news, and updates as the clash gets underway. After the match, we’ll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as player ratings, talking points and plenty more.
Ref and VAR
Steven McLean will be the man in the middle at Dens Park. He will be assisted by Jonathan Bell and Gordon Crawford. Gavin Duncan will be on VAR duties alongside assistant Sean Carr.
Team news
Dundee will be without Ziyad Larkeche, Scott Fraser, Joe Shaughnessy and Clark Robertson. Jordan McGhee and Billy Koumetio were both forced off early at St Mirren with injury issues, while Antonio Portales faces a battle to prove his fitness.
Declan Gallagher returns to the fold for Dundee United after serving his one-game ban in Sunday’s win over Aberdeen. However, Louis Moult and Craig Sibbald remain sidelined.