Dundee Football Club secured a 1-1 draw against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on Thursday, as reported by Sky Sports. The result leaves the Dark Blues fifth in the table with seven points from five matches, a position they will aim to solidify in their upcoming fixture against Hearts.
How did Dundee perform against St Johnstone?
Sky Sports reported the final score from Dens Park as Dundee 1-1 St Johnstone. The match highlights were published on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The single point earned from the contest contributes to Dundee's current league standing of fifth place, with a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses so far this season.
Steven Pressley's side has scored six goals and conceded four, giving them a positive goal difference of two. Their recent form reads DLWWL, showing a mix of results as the campaign finds its rhythm. The team sits five points behind league leaders Celtic in the early title race.
What are the details for the Hearts match?
Dundee's next challenge is an away trip to face Hearts at Tynecastle Park on Sunday, September 6. According to a preview from the Edinburgh News, kick-off is scheduled for 3:00 PM BST. The match has not been selected for television broadcast, meaning fans will need to follow alternative viewing methods.
The Edinburgh News outlines that the match will be available via a pay-per-view pass on Hearts TV, priced at £12.99. The referee for the clash will be Chris Graham, with Andrew Dallas assigned to VAR duties. Dundee will be looking to upset a Hearts side currently riding a wave of positive results under manager Wouter Vrancken.
Who are the key figures for Hearts this weekend?
Hearts have some injury concerns ahead of the match. The Edinburgh News reports that midfielder Blair Spittal is a doubt after leaving their previous derby win in a moon boot and on crutches. Manager Vrancken expressed hope the injury is not serious, noting Spittal was seen celebrating with fans post-match.
Hearts could also hand debuts to deadline day signings Leart Kabashi and Aron Benjaminsen. American striker JJ Williams, who made a substitute appearance last time out, is expected to feature again. Dundee's defense will need to be organized against a Hearts attack that has found its flow in recent weeks. Fans can check the latest team news on our squad page.
What is Dundee's upcoming schedule?
Following the trip to Edinburgh, Dundee's next Premiership fixture is a home match against Motherwell on September 19. Motherwell currently sit fourth in the table, setting up another competitive encounter at Dens Park. The full run of upcoming games is available on our fixtures page.
With the season still in its early stages, every point is valuable. Dundee's current position in the standings shows they are in the mix, but consistency will be key. The team has shown they can both win and lose narrowly, with most games decided by fine margins. Their next match is away to Hearts on Sunday, September 6.
