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Goodwin eager to extend unbeaten run against 'remarkable' Motherwell
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Goodwin eager to extend unbeaten run against 'remarkable' Motherwell

Jim Goodwin has challenged his Dundee United "underdogs" to upset a Motherwell side who are the "best footballing team" in Scotland. Seventh-place United face a formidable test at Fir Park against Jens Berthel Askou's men, who are fourth in the table and in the title mix while boasting the best defensive record in the league.

Motherwell v Dundee United: Pick of the stats
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Motherwell v Dundee United: Pick of the stats

Motherwell's Elijah Just has been directly involved in six goals in seven Scottish Premiership games in 2026 (three goals, three assists), as many as he was in 17 appearances in the competition prior…

Victory over Falkirk can help win fans back round - Goodwin
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Victory over Falkirk can help win fans back round - Goodwin

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin hopes his side's comeback win over Falkirk on Saturday can begin to win over fans again. Julius Eskesen's late goal secured a 3-2 victory at the Falkirk Stadium and gave United a first win in five Premiership games. The run of league defeats that preceded that, which included a derby loss to Dundee as well as being beaten by Hearts Hibs and Celtic, had seen the players and manager come in for some criticism.

Bairns raring to go after 'mini reset'
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Bairns raring to go after 'mini reset'

Keelan Adams is hopeful back-to-back Premiership defeats against Dundee United and Hearts can give Falkirk the "mini reset" they need to push on for a top-six finish as they prepare for their visit to Kilmarnock on Saturday. John McGlynn's side sit sixth in the table, nine points ahead of United and 10 clear of Aberdeen, having played one more game, with just five fixtures remaining before the split. "Yeah, we said it's a mini reset for us," said defender Adams.

Beating Killie 'would go long way' in top-six quest
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Beating Killie 'would go long way' in top-six quest

Falkirk manager John McGlynn admits victory this weekend over Kilmarnock "would go a long way" to clinching an unlikely top-six finish. With just five matches remaining before the split, they sit sixth - nine points head of Dundee United and 10 points clear of Aberdeen, albeit having played a game more than the pair of chasers. It's up to us to do the best we can and beat a Kilmarnock team who've got a lift and fighting for their lives.

McCann delighted at Watkins' speedy recovery
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McCann delighted at Watkins' speedy recovery

Kilmarnock boss Neil McCann says he feared Marley Watkins would not feature for the rest of the season when he took charge last month. Watkins came off the bench to great effect on Saturday as he found the top corner with an excellent header to earn Killie a point at Dundee United. "I'm so surprised that he's come back," McCann said.

Dundee United v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats
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Dundee United v Kilmarnock: Pick of the stats

Dundee United are winless in seven Scottish Premiership meetings with Kilmarnock (D3 L4) since a 4-0 triumph in November 2022. Kilmarnock have won two of their last three top-flight visits to Dundee United (D1), as many as their previous 24 beforehand. After their 3-2 win over Falkirk, Dundee United are looking to pick up back-to-back league victories for the first time this season.

Dundee United 2-1 Spartans: What the manager said
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Dundee United 2-1 Spartans: What the manager said

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was just delighted to get through what turned out to be a difficult Scottish Cup tie against fourth-tier Spartans after having Iurie Iovu sent off after only 12 minutes. "We are delighted to be through to the next round of the Scottish Cup - it's something we haven't done enough of in the last three seasons," he told BBC Scotland.