Dundee United 1-0 Aberdeen
Updated
Dundee United won: Dundee United 1-0 Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership (Round 20) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee. Dundee United goals: Kevin Holt 90'+4. Expected goals: 2.27-0.90. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Kevin Holt (8.6).
Match report
Dundee United beat Aberdeen 1-0
Dundee United squeezed past Aberdeen 1-0 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park on Sunday 29 December in the Scottish Premiership.
Kevin Holt put Dundee United ahead on 90+4' (1-0).
Kevin Holt's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Dundee United had 40% of the ball, shots were 19-9 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.27-0.90. Dundee United were the better side on chances, too.
Kevin Holt (Dundee United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 13,581. Referee: John Beaton.
Match stats
| Dundee United | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 26 |
| Big chances | 4 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 236 (74%) | 392 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total shots | 19 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 9 |
Lineups
Dundee United (4-5-1): Jack Walton, Ryan Strain, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Kevin Holt, Will Ferry, Kristijan Trapanovski, Luca Stephenson, David Babunski, Vicko Sevelj, Glenn Middleton, Sam Dalby
Aberdeen (4-2-3-1): Dimitar Mitov, Nicky Devlin, Slobodan Rubezic, Gavin Molloy, Jack MacKenzie, Ante Palaversa, Sivert Heltne Nilsen, Jamie McGrath, Leighton Clarkson, Topi Keskinen, Ester Sokler
Key events
- 20' · Yellow card · Ryan Strain (Dundee United)
- 27' · Yellow card · Ester Sokler (Aberdeen)
- 46' · Substitution · Ross Docherty for David Babunski (Dundee United)
- 60' · Substitution · Kevin Nisbet for Ester Sokler (Aberdeen)
- 60' · Yellow card · Slobodan Rubezic (Aberdeen)
- 61' · Substitution · Duk for Topi Keskinen (Aberdeen)
- 63' · Yellow card · Ross Docherty (Dundee United)
- 66' · Yellow card · Vicko Sevelj (Dundee United)
- 72' · Substitution · Kai Fotheringham for Kristijan Trapanovski (Dundee United)
- 78' · Substitution · Angus MacDonald for Gavin Molloy (Aberdeen)
- 83' · Substitution · Jort van der Sande for Ryan Strain (Dundee United)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Shayden Morris for Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Dante Polvara for Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Dante Polvara (Aberdeen)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Kevin Holt (Dundee United)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Kevin Holt (Dundee United)
All-time head-to-head
92 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 33, draws 25, Aberdeen 34.
Questions
Who won Dundee United vs Aberdeen?
Dundee United won, 1-0 (Scottish Premiership) on Sun, 29 Dec 2024.
When and where is Dundee United vs Aberdeen?
Sun, 29 Dec 2024, 17:15 UTC at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee United and Aberdeen?
In 92 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 33 wins, 25 draws, Aberdeen 34 wins (goals 119-117).