Dundee FC Victory Sets Tone for New Season

Dundee FC secured a 3-0 victory against Bristol Rovers in a pre-season match, setting a positive tone for the new season. The team's performance was impressive, with several players standing out.

What happened?

The match took place at the St Andrews Training Centre in Scotland, with Dundee FC facing off against Bristol Rovers. The Gas, as Bristol Rovers are known, were looking to make a statement in their pre-season tour of Scotland.

Why it matters for Dundee FC

The victory is a significant boost for Dundee FC, who are looking to improve their performance in the new season. The team's manager, Steve Evans, was pleased with the team's display, praising the midfield and the performances of several players.

What comes next?

Dundee FC will face off against Burnley Under-21s in a friendly match on Friday, which will also take place at the St Andrews Training Centre. The team will be looking to build on their positive performance against Bristol Rovers and continue to work towards a strong start to the new season.

As of 30 July 2026, Dundee FC are 9th in the Premiership, with 33 points from 33 games, and a goal difference of -19. They are 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian.

The team's performance in the match was impressive, with several players standing out. Jack Aitchison, Shaq Forde, and Riley Harbottle scored the goals for the Gas in what was a dominant display against the Scottish Premiership side.

Speaking about the performance, Evans said: "Yeah, it was a good performance. I've always maintained that individual performances make a team performance. And you can see there's some real competition for places."

The midfield was very good, wasn't it, and I felt Forde and Aitchison were just apart from anyone else on the pitch. Yeah, after the first 10 minutes, we felt we started sloppily, giving the ball away. So, really pleased. A commanding performance against an experienced SPL side.

The financial agreements for potential new signings are reportedly done, but the deals have not been completed yet. Evans assured that he is working tirelessly to bring in new faces ahead of the beginning of the 2026/27 season.

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.

Goals this season: 34 scored, 53 conceded (-19 goal difference).

Title race: 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.

The team's next match is a friendly against Burnley Under-21s on Friday, which will also take place at the St Andrews Training Centre.