Dundee United FC vs Livingston FC, Premier League 2026 RELEGATION ROUND
Overview
Match Preview
Dundee United FC vs Livingston FC — Premier League at Tannadice Park.
- Dundee United FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Livingston FC 33 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Irvine
- Assistant 1 Calum Spence
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic FC | 7 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers FC | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Heart of Midlothian FC | 7 | 13 |
| 4 | Dundee FC | 7 | 10 |
| 5 | St. Mirren FC | 7 | 10 |
| 6 | St. Johnstone FC | 7 | 8 |
| 7 | Aberdeen FC | 7 | 8 |
| 8 | Motherwell FC | 7 | 8 |
| 9 | Dundee United FC | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Hibernian FC | 7 | 7 |
| 11 | Falkirk FC | 7 | 6 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock FC | 7 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Livingston FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 May | Aberdeen FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 May | Kilmarnock FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 26 Apr | Dundee FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Livingston FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Apr | Rangers FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Dundee United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 May | Dundee FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | Aberdeen FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Apr | St. Mirren FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Dundee United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Heart of Midlothian FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
62%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Dundee United FC this season
Dundee United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Dundee United FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
–/1
31-45
4/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
–/3
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Dundee United FC
| Jesse Randall | 2 G | 2 A |
| Will Ferry | 1 G | 1 A |
| Lachlan Rose | 1 G | |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 G | |
| Emmanuel Agyei | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Dundee United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Livingston FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Controversy at the stadium! Cammy Kerr argues furiously but the card stands.
- 25' Northern Ireland international Danny Finlayson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Dundee United FC have won 186 goals from 190 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' The 21-year-old Macaulay Tait has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 45' Samuel Harding is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Dundee United FC so far.
- 50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 55' Livingston FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' It’s gonna be a card for Emmanuel Danso.
- 62' The referee has no hesitation. Panutche Camara is booked for Dundee United FC — card on 62.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Ivan Dolcek. He replaces Panutche Camara on 62 minute.
- 67' Dundee United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Livingston FC's shape.
- 68' Julius Eskesen is replacing Johnny Russell for the Dundee United FC side.
- 70' The crowd applauds Scott Pittman as he leaves the pitch. Barrie McKay steps in for Livingston FC.
- 74' The referee shows Livingston FC player a card on 74.
- 76' It is a substitution in Livingston FC team. Emmanuel Danso is replaced by Babacar Fati on 76 minute.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 83' The Dundee United FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Strain departs to be replaced by Scott Constable.
- 86' The referee shows Livingston FC player a card on 86.
- 87' Sam Culbert is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lewis Smith at the 87 minute mark.
- 89' Scott Constable is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Dundee United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Panutche Camara ↓ Ivan Dolcek 62'
- 25
-
2
Ryan Strain ↓ Scott Constable 83'
-
77
Johnny Russell ↓ Julius Eskesen 68'
- 6
- 20
- 11
- 5
- 9
- 37
- 3
Bench
- 14
-
19
Ivan Dolcek ↑ 62'
- 36
-
10
Julius Eskesen ↑ 68'
- 4
- 34
-
39
Scott Constable ↑ 83'
- 23
- –
Coach
Jim Goodwin
Livingston FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 28
- 17
-
15
Lewis Smith ↓ Sam Culbert 87'
- –
-
8
Scott Pittman ↓ Barrie McKay 70'
- 26
- 19
- 25
- –
- 9
-
–
Emmanuel Danso ↓ Babacar Fati 76'
Bench
-
–
Barrie McKay ↑ 70'
- 14
- 27
-
29
Joshua Zimmerman ↑ 76'
-
–
Aidan Denholm ↑ 76'
- 24
- 40
-
36
Sam Culbert ↑ 87'
-
–
Babacar Fati ↑ 76'
Coach
Marvin Bartley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Pittman | 2 |
| Lawrence Shankland | 2 |
| Lewis Smith | 2 |
| Zac Sapsford | 1 |
| Jon Guthrie | 1 |
| Christian Montano | 1 |
| Krisztian Keresztes | 1 |
| Alan Forrest | 1 |
Head to Head
Dundee United FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.45
Dundee United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Livingston FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Dundee United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Livingston FC
53%
Dundee United FC or Livingston FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Dundee United FC
| Handicap | Dundee United FC covers | Push | Livingston FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Dundee United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Livingston FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

