Dundee Football Club is set to face Celtic in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Premiership season. The match will be the 252nd league meeting between the two teams, with Celtic having won 157 of those games, while Dundee have recorded 44 wins. The other 50 games have been drawn.
What happened?
Ahead of the match, we take a look at a few facts and figures related to the Celtic v Dundee fixture. One of the key facts is that James Forrest has played 24 times against Dundee and scored eight goals. His first game was in September 2021, in a 2-0 home win for Celtic, while he scored the first of his eight goals against Dundee with a penalty in a 5-0 home win in February 2013.
Why it matters for Dundee Football Club?
The match will be a crucial test for Dundee Football Club, who finished eighth in the table last season. The team will be looking to improve their performance and climb the league table. With Celtic being one of the top teams in the league, this match will be a tough challenge for Dundee.
What comes next?
The match will be played at Dens Park, the home stadium of Dundee Football Club. The team will be looking to get a good result and start the season on a positive note. With the match being the opening fixture of the season, it will be a crucial game for both teams.
Dundee Football Club has a rich history in the Scottish Premiership, and the team will be looking to continue their tradition of competing at the top level. The team has a strong squad, and the players will be looking to give their best performance in the match.
League standing
Dundee Football Club finished 9th in the Premiership last season, with 33 points from 33 games. The team has a goal difference of -19, with 34 goals scored and 53 conceded. The team is currently 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.
Goals this season
Dundee Football Club has scored 34 goals this season, with 53 goals conceded. The team has a goal difference of -19.
Title race
The title race is currently led by Heart of Midlothian, who have 37 points from 3 games. Dundee Football Club is currently 37 points behind the leaders.
