Dundee 1-0 Falkirk
Updated
Dundee won: Dundee 1-0 Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership (Round 19) on Sat, 27 Dec 2025 at Dens Park, Dundee. Dundee goals: Yan Dhanda 45'+5 (pen). Sent off: Simon Murray (87'). Expected goals: 1.24-1.33. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Yan Dhanda (8.2).
Match report
Dundee beat Falkirk 1-0
Dundee narrowly beat Falkirk 1-0 at Dens Park on Saturday 27 December in the Scottish Premiership.
Yan Dhanda put Dundee ahead from the penalty spot on 45+5' (1-0).
Simon Murray (Dundee) was sent off on 87'.
Dundee had 42% of the ball, shots were 10-23 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.24-1.33.
Yan Dhanda (Dundee FC) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,798. Referee: Steven McLean.
Match stats
| Dundee | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| Total shots | 10 | 23 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 209 (71%) | 314 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total shots | 10 | 23 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 10 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 11 |
Lineups
Dundee (4-4-1-1): Jon McCracken, Ryan Astley, Billy Koumetio, Luke Graham, Drey Wright, Cameron Congreve, Ethan Hamilton, Callum Jones, Tony Yogane, Yan Dhanda, Ashley Hay
Falkirk (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain, Keelan Adams, Connor Allan, Liam Henderson, Filip Lissah, Brad Spencer, Finn Yeats, Kyrell Wilson, Calvin Miller, Ethan Williams, Brian Graham
Key events
- 17' · Yellow card · Cameron Congreve (Dundee)
- 28' · Yellow card · Brad Spencer (Falkirk)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Calvin Miller (Falkirk)
- 45'+5 · Goal · Yan Dhanda (Dundee)
- 61' · Substitution · Simon Murray for Cameron Congreve (Dundee)
- 61' · Substitution · Imari Samuels for Tony Yogane (Dundee)
- 64' · Yellow card · Yan Dhanda (Dundee)
- 66' · Substitution · Alfie Agyeman for Kyrell Wilson (Falkirk)
- 66' · Substitution · Ethan Ross for Ethan Williams (Falkirk)
- 66' · Substitution · Dylan Tait for Finn Yeats (Falkirk)
- 77' · Substitution · Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi for Brian Graham (Falkirk)
- 82' · Substitution · Aidan Nesbitt for Brad Spencer (Falkirk)
- 87' · Red card · Simon Murray (Dundee)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Paul Digby for Callum Jones (Dundee)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Emile Acquah for Ashley Hay (Dundee)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Drey Wright (Dundee)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 1996: Dundee 9, draws 6, Falkirk 9.
Questions
Who won Dundee vs Falkirk?
Dundee won, 1-0 (Scottish Premiership) on Sat, 27 Dec 2025.
When and where is Dundee vs Falkirk?
Sat, 27 Dec 2025, 15:00 UTC at Dens Park, Dundee, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee and Falkirk?
In 24 league meetings since 1996: Dundee 9 wins, 6 draws, Falkirk 9 wins (goals 31-28).