Dundee United 1-1 Falkirk
Updated
It finished level: Dundee United 1-1 Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership (Round 6) on Sat, 5 Sept 2026 at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee. Dundee United goals: Michael Forbes 90'+3. Falkirk goals: Jacob Murrell 4'. Expected goals: 2.65-1.22. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Scott Bain (8.7).
Match report
Dundee United 1-1 Falkirk: match report
Dundee United and Falkirk shared the points in a 1-1 draw at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park on Saturday 5 September in the Scottish Premiership.
Jacob Murrell put Falkirk ahead on 4' (0-1) and Michael Forbes levelled for Dundee United on 90+3' (1-1).
Dundee United had 62% of the ball, shots were 27-12 (9-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.65-1.22. Dundee United will feel they deserved more.
Scott Bain (Falkirk) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 8,935. Referee: Dan McFarlane.
Match stats
| Dundee United | Falkirk | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.65 | 1.22 |
| Total shots | 27 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 41 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 344 (75%) | 182 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 2 |
| Corners | 14 | 5 |
| Total shots | 27 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 21 | 8 |
Lineups
Dundee United (4-3-3): Jack Walton, Joshua Rawlins, Bert Esselink, Michael Forbes, Kevin Ciubotaru, Panutche Camará, Dylan Tait, Lyall Cameron, Mehdi Merghem, Zachary Sapsford, Daniel Bennie
Falkirk (4-2-3-1): Scott Bain, Ryan Strain, Lewis Neilson, Liam Henderson, Leon McCann, Brad Spencer, Finley Barbrook, Ethan Ross, Ben Krauhaus, Owen Eames, Jacob Murrell
Key events
- 4' · Goal · Jacob Murrell (Falkirk)
- 19' · Substitution · Jesse Randall for Mehdi Merghem (Dundee United)
- 42' · Yellow card · Dylan Tait (Dundee United)
- 56' · Yellow card · Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United)
- 57' · Substitution · Zidane Iqbal for Panutche Camará (Dundee United)
- 57' · Substitution · Lachlan Rose for Daniel Bennie (Dundee United)
- 57' · Substitution · Deniss Meļņiks for Liam Henderson (Falkirk)
- 58' · Substitution · Aodhan Doherty for Ethan Ross (Falkirk)
- 64' · Yellow card · Lachlan Rose (Dundee United)
- 65' · Substitution · Joseph Gardner for Jacob Murrell (Falkirk)
- 65' · Substitution · Ben Parkinson for Ben Krauhaus (Falkirk)
- 68' · Substitution · Neil Farrugia for Lyall Cameron (Dundee United)
- 69' · Substitution · Abdoulaye Yoro for Zachary Sapsford (Dundee United)
- 77' · Substitution · CJ Fodrey for Owen Eames (Falkirk)
- 84' · Yellow card · Brad Spencer (Falkirk)
- 88' · Yellow card · Ben Parkinson (Falkirk)
- 90'+3 · Goal · Michael Forbes (Dundee United)
All-time head-to-head
37 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 18, draws 7, Falkirk 12.
Questions
Who won Dundee United vs Falkirk?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Scottish Premiership) on Sat, 5 Sept 2026.
When and where is Dundee United vs Falkirk?
Sat, 5 Sept 2026, 14:00 UTC at CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, Scottish Premiership.
What is the head-to-head record between Dundee United and Falkirk?
In 37 league meetings since 1994: Dundee United 18 wins, 7 draws, Falkirk 12 wins (goals 48-51).