Dundee Football Club booked their place in the League Cup knockout stage on Sunday after a nervy 3-1 victory over fourth-tier Clyde at Dens Park. The win, sealed by goals from Alan Forrest, Simon Murray and Simon Westley, ensured Dundee finished as one of the best runners-up spots in Group D.
What happened at Dens Park?
Dundee needed only a point to guarantee progress, but Clyde pushed them hard before Alan Forrest’s 48th-minute strike broke the deadlock. Simon Murray doubled the lead from the penalty spot after 62 minutes, with Simon Westley adding a third in stoppage time to ease the nerves. The victory came on a dramatic final day of group fixtures, with Dundee finishing ahead of Montrose on goal difference despite their late scare.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Premiership, 33 pts, 8W-9D-16L from 33 games, recent form WLWWL.
Why it matters for Dundee Football Club
The result keeps Dundee’s League Cup hopes alive and adds vital momentum ahead of the Premiership campaign. Goals this season now stand at 34 scored, 53 conceded, leaving the Dee with a -19 goal difference as they chase a top-half finish. The win also hands manager Gary Bowyer a morale boost before the Premiership restarts, with the club 37 points behind league leaders Heart Of Midlothian in the title race.
How the group finished
Ross County topped Group D with a 3-0 win at Airdrieonians, while Dundee’s 3-1 success over Clyde sealed second spot. Aberdeen, Ayr United, Kilmarnock, Stenhousemuir and Caley Thistle also progressed as group winners, with Partick Thistle joining Dundee as one of three best runners-up. The final knockout draw will be made on Monday, with Dundee likely to face a Premiership rival in the next round.
What comes next for the Dee
Dundee now turn their focus to the Premiership opener, with Bowyer’s side needing to tighten up at the back after conceding 53 goals last season. The League Cup knockout stage kicks off in August, and a deep run could hand the club a rare chance to test European ambitions. For now, the Dee will take the three points and the momentum into the international break.
