Dundee Football Club host Motherwell at Dens Park this Saturday in a Premiership fixture, seeking a return to winning ways. The match kicks off at 3pm local time on 19 September, with Dundee currently sitting sixth in the table on seven points from six games.
Their most recent outing was a 2-1 defeat away to Heart of Midlothian on 6 September. Benjamin Fink gave Dundee the lead in the 17th minute, but late goals from the hosts turned the game around. That result extended a patchy run of form, with just one victory in their last five league matches.
Recent form and context
Dundee's season has been inconsistent, with two wins, one draw and three losses so far. They have scored seven goals and conceded six, leaving them with a positive goal difference. Striker J. Westley is the team's top scorer this season with two goals in six appearances. The full list of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page.
Motherwell arrive in fifth place, one spot and one point ahead of Dundee. They were heavily beaten 4-0 by Aberdeen in their last match. The visitors have a significant injury list to contend with, which could influence their selection. Callum Hendry, Johnny Koutroumbis, Jordan McGhee, Oscar Priestman and Paul McGinn are all ruled out with various injuries.
Team news and outlook
Dundee are expected to field a similar side to the one that started at Tynecastle. That lineup featured Owen Goodman in goal, with a back four of D. Wright, R. Astley, O. Bevan and I. Samuels. The midfield quartet was F. Robertson, R. Finnigan, E. Hamilton and A. Forrest, supporting forwards B. Fink and J. Westley. Manager Tony Docherty will be looking for a more resilient defensive performance after the late collapse against Hearts.
A win would see Dundee leapfrog Motherwell in the standings and build momentum ahead of a busy period. The complete squad details and player statistics can be found on our squad and stats pages. The match is the seventh of the regular season for both clubs.
