• First meeting: 21 November 1925,
1925–26 Scottish Division One • Next meeting: 14 March 2026 ,
2025–26 Scottish Premiership The city rivals contested the
1980 Scottish League Cup Final, held at Dens Park after lots were drawn. United's 3–0 victory was one of the early signs of them becoming a force in Scottish football along with
Aberdeen, with the two clubs' spell of success and relative geographical proximity leading to them being dubbed the
New Firm, challenging Glasgow's
Old Firm. Previously existing in Dundee's shadow, the United team built by
Jim McLean had won the
previous edition of the League Cup too, their victory over Aberdeen also played at Dens in a replay after a draw at
Hampden Park; Paul Sturrock was a scorer in both years. Dundee United would win the league title in
1983, and once again it was Dens Park which was the scene of their victory, winning 2–1 over Dundee thanks to a memorable chipped goal from
Ralph Milne to top the table by one point from Celtic and Aberdeen. They also came out on top 3–2 in the semi-final of the
1986–87 Scottish Cup between the teams played at
Tynecastle Park, although lost
the final to
St Mirren. The
Tangerines' good fortune at Dens Park ran out in May 2016, however, as Dundee won the city derby 2–1 to confirm United's
descent to the second tier.
Results table As of: 27 April 2026. ==Totals for three teams==