Dundee United 2-1 Aberdeen
Updated
Dundee United won: Dundee United 2-1 Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership (Round 38) on Sat, 17 May 2025 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee. Dundee United goals: Declan Gallagher 56', Sam Dalby 63' (pen). Aberdeen goals: Jeppe Okkels 15'. Expected goals: 1.89-1.70. Possession: 35-65. Player of the match: Declan Gallagher (8.5).
Match report
Dundee United beat Aberdeen 2-1
Dundee United came from behind to beat Aberdeen 2-1 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park on Saturday 17 May in the Scottish Premiership.
Jeppe Okkels put Aberdeen ahead on 15' (0-1), Declan Gallagher levelled for Dundee United on 56' (1-1) and Sam Dalby restored Dundee United's lead from the penalty spot on 63' (2-1).
Dundee United had 35% of the ball, shots were 16-20 (6-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.89-1.70.
Declan Gallagher (Dundee United) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 11,490. Referee: John Beaton.
Match stats
| Dundee United | Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 35 | 65 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.89 | 1.70 |
| Total shots | 16 | 20 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 32 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 157 (70%) | 351 (83%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 13 |
| Total shots | 16 | 20 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 8 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 12 |
Lineups
Dundee United (3-4-3): Dave Richards, Sam Cleall-Harding, Declan Gallagher, Vicko Sevelj, Ryan Strain, Ross Docherty, David Babunski, Will Ferry, Kristijan Trapanovski, Sam Dalby, Glenn Middleton
Aberdeen (4-2-3-1): Dimitar Mitov, Alexander Jensen, Kristers Tobers, Mats Knoester, Graeme Shinnie, Ante Palaversa, Leighton Clarkson, Jeppe Okkels, Jamie McGrath, Kevin Nisbet, Pape Habib Gueye
Key events
- 15' · Goal · Jeppe Okkels (Aberdeen)
- 54' · Substitution · Ruari Paton for Kristijan Trapanovski (Dundee United)
- 54' · Substitution · Louis Moult for David Babunski (Dundee United)
- 56' · Goal · Declan Gallagher (Dundee United)
- 57' · Yellow card · Pape Habib Gueye (Aberdeen)
- 60' · Yellow card · Will Ferry (Dundee United)
- 63' · Substitution · Topi Keskinen for Pape Habib Gueye (Aberdeen)
- 63' · Substitution · Dante Polvara for Jeppe Okkels (Aberdeen)
- 63' · Goal · Sam Dalby (Dundee United)
- 67' · Substitution · Shayden Morris for Ante Palaversa (Aberdeen)
- 75' · Substitution · Oday Dabbagh for Kevin Nisbet (Aberdeen)
- 75' · Substitution · Peter Ambrose for Jamie McGrath (Aberdeen)
- 88' · Substitution · Allan Campbell for Glenn Middleton (Dundee United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Kristers Tobers (Aberdeen)
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, 2-1 (Scottish Premiership) on Sat, 17 May 2025.
When and where is Dundee United vs Aberdeen?
Sat, 17 May 2025, 11:30 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).