Preview: Dundee United (H)

We are back in action on Boxing Day (Thursday) when we welcome Dundee United to McDiarmid Park.

The William Hill Premiership fixture will be our final home match of 2024 and will kick-off at 3pm.

Here is everything you need to know about the fixture…

TICKETS

Tickets for our William Hill Premiership game against Dundee United remain on sale. Click HERE to get your tickets and cheer on the team.

You will receive e-tickets which can either be printed at home or presented at the turnstile on your smartphone.

We would encourage all supporters to purchase their tickets online. However, should you require assistance please email our ticket office on ticketsales@perthsaints.co.uk or phone 01738 459090 during office hours.

Please note: If you are using a mobile phone to place your ticket order, once you have chosen your seat you may need to scroll down to find your relevant ticket price category. 

LAST TIME OUT: SAINTS

It was defeat for the Saints against Hearts in our most recent William Hill Premiership fixture.

We fell behind in the first half at Tynecastle when James Penrice was gifted too much space in the box to nod in the opener.

Hearts thought they had another through James Wilson but his goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.

We pulled ourselves level from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute when Penrice was punished for handball inside the box.

Graham Carey stepped up and slotted the ball into the bottom corner from 12 yards before Adama Sidibeh went close to sending us in front.

But Hearts soon found the winner when Blair Spittal fired low into the back of the net from the edge of the box.

LAST TIME OUT: DUNDEE UNITED

Dundee United picked up an impressive point against league leaders Celtic at Tannadice on Sunday afternoon.

The visitors had the majority of possession in the opening exchanges and twice went close through Reo Hatate and Luke McCowan.

While Celtic would pass up further chances after the break, United held strong to frustrate the Glasgow men and earn a clean sheet.

There was a late goalmouth scramble up the other end but it was a point-a-piece when the full-time whistle finally sounded.

HOW TO WATCH

If you cannot make it down to McDiarmid Park, Thursday afternoon’s match against Dundee United will be shown live on Saints TV.

Supporters will be able to watch this particular fixture on pay-per-view for the price of £12.99.

Both home and away fans will be able to purchase the PPV event through Saints TV HERE.

FANS SUPPORTING FOODBANKS

Saints Fans Supporting Foodbanks (SFSF) will be in attendance before this fixture and will again be supporting Perth and Kinross Foodbank and Saints in the Community.

Volunteers will be positioned at the corner of the East and Ormond Stand prior to kick-off (1.30pm-2.45pm) and all donations are much appreciated.

Don't forget, if you can't get to the game, you can drop off any donations at the club shop. 

The current most-needed items are: tinned spaghetti, long-life juice, cooking sauces, women’s deodorant, tinned fish, nappies (size 6 and 7), long-life puddings.

Running low in stock: toilet rolls, long-life juice, UHT milk, tinned fruit, potato mash, small laundry products, tinned main meals, vegetable oil.

JUNIOR SAINTS ZONE

The Junior Saints Zone (formerly Junior Saints Club) is open from 1.30-2.30pm in the Muirton Gym ahead of our match against Dundee United.

Junior Saints memberships for season 2024/25 remain available. For full information - and to sign-up - click HERE.

There will be mini football, drawing and colouring table, giant Jenga, connect 4, table football, soft play darts, a visit from Brogan the Beagle, and a prize for Brogan’s Lucky Number.  

As always, there will also be a special guest appearance visit from a member of the first team squad.

CLUB SHOP

Why not kit yourself out in Saints colours before our game with Dundee United?

The Club Shop, located at the corner of the Ormond Stand and East Stand, will be open ahead of the match. 

The shop stocks a great range of kit and merchandise so make sure to get up to the stadium early and wear our colours with pride. 

MUIRTON SUITE

Fancy a drink and some socialising before kick-off? Head down to the Muirton Suite (located under the Main Stand) from 12pm. Please note the Muirton Suite will be open for home supporters only.

HALF-TIME ENTERTAINMENT

We are again delighted to be welcoming youth clubs from the area and Saints supporters onto the pitch at half-time for our crossbar challenge.

Give them all a cheer from the stands and we wish all those participating the best of luck and an enjoyable afternoon.

Click HERE to put your name forward for future crossbar challenges at our home matches.