Preview: Dundee (A)

After Saturday’s big victory over Ross County at McDiarmid Park, Saints are back in action this weekend when we travel to Dens Park to take on Dundee.

The William Hill Premiership contest will get underway at 3pm on Saturday, October 26.

You can watch Simo Valakari's press conference on Saints TV HERE and read his squad update for the match by clicking HERE.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game…

TICKETS

Tickets are now on sale for our away William Hill Premiership fixture against Dundee on Saturday, October 26 (kick-off 3pm).

For this match, a section in the Bob Shankly stand (specifically rows I, J, K, and L, seats 49-62) have been allocated as a singing section. Please take this into consideration when selecting your seats for this fixture. 

Ticket sales are online only* and are available via the online link HERE. Prices are as follows:

Adult - £26

>65 - £16

Student - £16

U18 - £12

U12 - £6 (no unaccompanied U12s permitted)

*Wheelchair/ambulant disabled £16 (including PA where required). Contact SJFC ticket office on 01738 459090 option 1 to purchase.

TRAVEL

*PLEASE NOTE: ROADWORKS BETWEEN PERTH AND DUNDEE

Give yourself extra travel time if possible due to roadworks at the A90 Glencarse Overbridge.

A full contraflow system was scheduled to be in place from 7.30pm on Saturday 12th October, with a single lane in operation in each direction on the northbound carriageway between Kinfauns and Glendoick.

The A90 southbound off slip to St Madoes will be closed during the work. Southbound traffic will be diverted to the next A90 turnoff at Kinfauns where they will be able to return northbound on the A90 and exit at the northbound off slip.

There are alternate routes through to Dundee from Perth other than the A90 and it may be an idea to explore this is an option. 

Supporters’ Bus

The McDiarmid Park Supporters’ Bus will leave the stadium at 1.15pm. Seats are £13 for adults and £10 for under 16s and over 65s (cash on bus).  Phone 01738 459090 option 1 to book.

The Muirton Bar will be open from 11am till 1pm for anyone looking for pre-match refreshments prior to taking their seats on the bus. 

By car

Approaching from a westerly direction, (eg Glasgow or Edinburgh)

As you approach at the roundabout continue on the A90 (Kingsway) for about 2 miles, take the second flyover exit (B960) and follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’ until you reach the stadium

Travelling from the south (via Tay Road Bridge)

Exit the Tay Road Bridge in the right hand lane then stay in the left hand lane on the inner ring road. You will approach a set of traffic lights (Arnold Clark Garage on your right) turn left at the lights, straight through the next roundabout. Stay in the left hand lane which will split in two as you approach the next roundabout (Ladywell). Keep in the second lane from the left and you will be directed up Victoria Road. Continue up this road which becomes Dens Road after about 1 mile. Turn right at the second mini roundabout into Arklay Street and take the second street on your left.

The stadium is approximately 400 yards on your left.

Travelling from the North (Grampian)

As you approach Dundee on the A90 you will arrive at the Kingway at the Shell garage, continue straight ahead (A929) then turn right at the traffic lights along Clepington Road, follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’

Travelling from The North (Inverness-shire)

Follow the A9 South and follow signs for Perth

Once you reach the Broxden Roundabout follow signs for Dundee.

As you approach Dundee at the roundabout continue on the A90 (Kingsway) for about 2 miles, take the second flyover exit (B960) and follow the signs for ‘Football Traffic’ until you reach the stadium.

Parking

On the street immediately around Dens Park there are restrictions on parking.  Signage at the perimeter of this restricted zone indicate the point where the restrictions begin.  Visiting supporters should park outside this area unless a blue badge holder. Blue Badge holders can park in designated locations on the east side of Provost Road between Sandeman Street and Dens Road and also on North Isla Street and Sandeman Street.

By Train

Buses will replace trains between Perth and Dundee all day due to engineering work. 

HOW TO WATCH

If you cannot make it to the match in person, the match will be shown live on SaintsTV to international subscribers.

LAST MEETING

The last time Saints and Dundee met in the Tayside derby was back at the end of March at McDiarmid Park.

The visitors ran out winners with goals coming from Lyall Cameron and Amadou Bakayoko. Adama Sidibeh got on the scoresheet for Saints when he netted his first goal for the club via the way of a stunning overhead kick.

LAST TIME OUT: DUNDEE

Dundee were victorious in their last outing when they defeated Motherwell in the William Hill Premiership at Fir Park.

A single goal from Lyall Cameron on 38 minutes was enough to give Tony Docherty’s side the win.

Dundee currently sit in sixth place in the league table.

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

Saints recorded a big 3-0 win at McDiarmid Park over Ross County in our last match.

Saints took the lead on 16 minutes when Benji Kimpioka turned home an Adama Sidibeh pass from close range. There was then a VAR review as the visitors felt there had been a foul in the build-up however, the appeals were dismissed and the goal stood.

The Staggies were reduced to ten men just after the half an hour mark when Elijah Campbell picked up a second booking for a foul on Drey Wright. The on-loan Everton defender had been booked earlier in the match for a foul on Nicky Clark.

Saints doubled their lead just before half time as Kimpioka got his second of the afternoon, converting a Matt Smith cross at the back post.

Saints dominated the second half and they thought they had further extended their lead when Clark turned the ball home from close range on 68 minutes. However, the goal was disallowed for offside following a VAR review.

The Staggies were reduced to nine men with 12 minutes remaining as substitute Charlie Telfer was shown a red card for a bad challenge on Sven Sprangler.

Makenzie Kirk then made it 3-0 deep into stoppage time as the Northern Ireland Under 21 international turned a Graham Carey cut-back home from close range.