Dundee dig in to take derby with Hay's timely strike

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·3 January 2026

Dundee dig in to take derby with Hay's timely strike

Match in Five Sentences: Dundee won 1-0 at Dundee United in the Premiership derby. Ashley Hay settled it in the 45th minute with a right-footed finish into the bottom left corner. After the restart, the Arabs pressed, but the visitors held firm. Dundee absorbed pressure, with Jon McCracken producing five saves. Dundee stay ninth and host Hearts next.

Player of the Match: Hay decided the derby with a composed first half finish and led the line relentlessly, recording six attempts and winning 12 aerial duels.

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Stat of the Match: Dundee produced 58 clearances, a rearguard effort that underlined how they protected their advantage.

Three Things We Learned: United created volume without reward, finishing with 22 attempts and eight corners. Hay's all-action display stood out, combining six shots with 12 aerial wins. The Arabs drop from sixth to seventh and visit Celtic next.