Dundee v Motherwell: top-six neighbours chase momentum in the Premiership | OneFootball

Dundee host Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with fifth facing sixth and a chance to cement early top-six positions.

Motherwell have had the edge in this fixture, winning 14 of the listed meetings to Dundee's five. Last season included a 2-1 Dundee home win in March and a 1-0 Motherwell victory.

Dundee come in off a 2-1 defeat at Hearts after a 1-1 draw with St Johnstone, having earlier beaten Aberdeen and Dundee United. Motherwell arrive on the back of a 4-0 home loss to Aberdeen and a 1-0 reverse at Rangers, following a 3-0 win over Dundee United and a 3-3 draw at St Mirren.

The season numbers point to a contrast. Motherwell average 61% possession with 88.07% passing accuracy and 66 shots, while Dundee sit at 38% possession and 72.00% accuracy. Tawanda Maswanhise leads the visitors with two assists, while Regan Charles-Cook and Lukas Fadinger are on the scoresheet. For Dundee, Joe Westley has two league goals and Bradley Fink adds threat. Two headed goals suggest an aerial route could pay off.

Motherwell are fifth on eight points and a win could push them closer to the top four. Dundee are sixth on seven and victory would put them on 10 points and may lift them above their visitors.