Dundee 0-0 Dundee United
Callum Jones' shot is well-blocked from 20 yards.
Dundee were able to stay in United's final third thanks to some hard work by Simon Murray, who hassled Bert Esselink and kept the pressure on.
Dundee 0-0 Dundee United
You can listen to BBC Radio Scotland live commentary of the Dens Park derby by pressing the link at the top of this page...
Dundee 0-0 Dundee United
United get the Dundee derby under way.
With Rangers and Celtic toughing out a dull goalless draw at Ibrox, we'll be hoping for better fare at Dens Park.
Aberdeen v Falkirk (15:00)
Tyrone Smith
BBC Scotland at Pittodrie
On a day that will be dominated by the Old Firm and Dundee derbies, Aberdeen versus Falkirk perhaps doesn’t look a game that will dominate the headlines – but make no mistake about its importance.
Both sides have played two games each and have yet to muster a win between them.
Aberdeen have had a tough start to the league campaign – against Heart of Midlothian and Celtic.
Now they have to get over the physical – and the mental – effects of their disappointing Europa League play-off exit at the hands of Romanian champions FCSB on Thursday.
Falkirk are realising how much tougher it is on their return to the Premiership and a win in the Granite City would certainly serve as a timely reminder that they are not simply here to make up on the numbers at Scottish football’s top table.
Hibernian v St Mirren (15:00)
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland at Easter Road
After their gallant exploits in Warsaw in losing to Legia in midweek, the last thing Hibs would have been wishing for is a game against a very strong St Mirren side who have started the season in fine form.
The Easter Road outfit, though, have also started the domestic season well and if they have sufficiently recovered from the disappointment and travel we should be in for a cracker of a game.
Both teams are playing with a great deal of confidence and have players who know their way towards goal.
For the home side, Kieron Bowie and Martin Boyle have six between them, while the Buddies duo of Jonah Ayunga and Mikael Mandron have found the net on five occasions so far.
So a goal fest at Easter Road this afternoon? Hope so!
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Dundee chairman Tim Keyes and managing director John Nelms are in attendance at Dens Park this afternoon.
Image source, SNSHibernian v St Mirren (15:00)
Hibernian: Smith, Bushiri, Hanley, Iredale, C Cadden, Chaiwa, Levitt, N Cadden, Hoilett, Boyle, Klidje.
Substitutes: Sallinger, O'Hora, Bowie, McGrath, Mulligan, Obita, Megwa, Campbell, Molotnikov.
St Mirren: George, Fraser, Gogic, Freckleton, Richardson, Phillips, Baccus, O'Hara, John, Ayunga, Mandron.
Substitutes: Mullen, Sobowale, King, Tanser, Taylor, Idowu, Dijksteel, Calvin, Mooney.
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "The boys are really excited and looking forward to the game.
"Not only is this an important game for both sets of players out there, but of course we know what it means for the supporters as well.
"Tomorrow morning, hopefully, the Dundee United supporters are going into work with the bragging rights in the bag."
As for the return of fit-again striker Zac Sapsford, Goodwin adds: "Really important. He's not at 100%, but credit to the boy and the type of character he is, he doesn't want to miss out on games like this."
Image source, SNSDundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Dudee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "I'm excited but apprehensive.
"We work during the week to perform, we want to perform. Whether we do that or not is another thing.
"I think from this group of players, the one thing you'll certainly get is great honesty. They're a terrific group that wants to do well and hopefully they can do that today.
"A derby game can give you a platform to build real momentum."
Image source, SNSDundee v Dundee United (14:00)
There have been 18 goals in the last five meetings between Dundee (10 goals) and Dundee United (eight), an average of 3.6 per game.
However, Dundee have had the fewest shots (15) of any side in the Premiership this season so far.
Statistics favour goals at the other end, with Steven Pressley's side have faced more goal attempts than any other top-flight side (47).
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Dundee have won the latest two city derbies, but United only have to go back to January for their last victory at Dens Park.
Both go into this game seeking their first league win of the season.
Indeed, the hosts are without a win in three outings overall, while United haven't won in five.
In saying that, away draws with Rangers and Kilmarnock have lifted the early season gloom around Steven Pressley's arrival as head coach at Dens Park, while United did match Rapid Vienna before losing out on Conference League qualifying on penalties.
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Kilmarnock were also United's last opponents and Jim Goodwin makes two changes to the side that lost 2-1 in the League Cup.
Craig Sibbald drops to the bench, while Max Watters is out, adding to the ever-growing list of players the manager cannot call on due to injruy.
Zac Sapsford replaces Watters up front, while Panutche Camara replaced Sibbald in the middle of the park.
United's 14th summer signing, forward Nikolaj Moller, who joined from St Gallen, goes into Goodwin's squad, starting on the bench,
Image source, SNSNikolaj Moller could make his debut off the bench
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Steven Pressley makes just one change to the Dundee side that drew 0-0 with Kilmarnock last time out.
New signing, Ethan Hamilton, goes straight into the starting XI after the midfielder's arrival from Lincoln City earlier this week.
He replaces Finlay Robertson, who is on the bench.
Image source, SNSEthan Hamilton has arrived from Lincoln City
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Dundee: McCracken, C Robertson, Atley, Wright, Samuels, Murray, Westley, Dhanda, Graham, Jones, Hamilton.
Substitutes: Carson, Koumetio, Acquah, F Robertson, Hay, Garza, Yogane, Congrieve, Galabov.
Dundee United: Kucherenko, Esselink, Iovu, Keresztes, Sevelj, Camara, Sapsford, Ferry, Amar Fatah, Dolcek, Stephenson.
Substitutes: Richards, Eskesen, Sibbald, Naamo, Thomson, O'Donnell, Cleall-Harding, Constable, Muller.
Dundee v Dundee United (14:00)
Let's get quickly to the team news from Dens Park...
The Old Firm shenanigans are drawing to a close at Ibrox, but there's plenty more Scottish Premiership excitement to come this afternoon.
From the Glasgow derby, we move on to the Dundee one kicking-off at 14:00 and that will be followed by Aberdeen hosting Falkirk and St Mirren visiting Hibernian an hour later.
Stay with us for the build-up, live updates and post-match reaction on BBC Radio Scotland and here online.
Image source, SNSDundee United's players have taken the short walk down Tannadice Street to Dens Park
Nicky Devlin was dismissed in the first half at Pittodrie
At a glance
Nicky Devlin sent off before the break for tough tackle on Calvin Miller
Momentum swings towards Falkirk, who net winner through substitute Kyrell Wilson
Aberdeen stay bottom of the league on zero points.
Newly promoted Falkirk earned their first top-flight victory in 15 years as they saw off 10-man Aberdeen to leave them bottom of the Scottish Premiership.
While the visitors would have been fresh after having last weekend off, the hosts stepped out in the Granite City hoping there was no physical or mental hangover following their midweek Europa League play-off defeat to FCSB in Romania.
Aberdeen had the better of a first half which saw a whirling wind make life difficult for both sides.
The Dons created several decent chances, with Falkirk keeper Scott Bain having to produce good saves to deny Topi Keskinen twice and Nicolas Milanovic.
At the other end, Bain's Aberdeen counterpart Dimitar Mitov did well to turn a powerful Brad Spencer shot wide.
As the interval approached, the home side were reduced to 10 men when Nicky Devlin was sent off following a robust challenge on Calvin Miller.
Devlin was initially booked, but that was upgraded to red after referee Ross Hardie was called to the monitor by the video assistant referee (VAR).
With the extra man advantage Falkirk took charge after the break.
Mitov produced good saves to deny Dylan Tait and Scott Arfield, while Spencer had an effort cleared off the line.
So it was no surprise when the visitors took the lead. Substitute Kyrell Wilson, a recent arrival from Swansea City, drilled the ball into the net on 74 minutes to secure the three points for John McGlynn's side.
After a hectic few days Jimmy Thelin will probably welcome the international break.
How they emerge from it could define the kind of season they have. The Dons have known for some time they have a hectic schedule of European and domestic fixtures to juggle for the next few months.
But this is still a squad that is short of striking options.
Today was another example, Aberdeen created several good scoring opportunities and couldn't take them.
Increasing those options between now and the end of the transfer window could prove pivotal in terms of how Aberdeen fare between now and the next one opening at the turn of the year.
The step up to the Premiership was always going to be a challenge for top division new boys Falkirk.
But there are plenty of positives they can take from their showing at Pittodrie and not just because they won the game.
They were organised and disciplined and showed the game awareness to capitalise on having the extra man for so long in the match.
The Bairns have adapted well to the step up to the top tier.
They have had to deal with a number of injuries – once they have a fully fit squad at their disposal , John McGlynn's side will be a real handful for anyone as the season wears on.
'It's not good enough and that's my responsibility'
Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "The level we're performing right now in our calmness of play and decision making as a team is not good enough and that's my responsibility. We need to sit down now and find a way to win games."
On the red card for Nick Devlin, the Swede added: "I haven't seen it yet. But it was a red card and it was then difficult for us to get a result - but we could've stayed in the game better. I think we can do better when we're a man down and try to keep a clean sheet.
"It's small things and we have to make better decisions under pressure. That's the main thing for us just now.
"We have no points and no goals. Some of the performances have been okay, but it's not good enough."
Falkirk manager John McGlynn tells BBC Scotland: "I'm absolutely delighted to come up here and get three points. Everyone is going back down to Falkirk very happy.
"We had to hang in there in the first half. I thought Aberdeen played well, but we also defended well and created opportunities.
"We had to dig in in the first half and we made the extra-man advantage count in the second half. I don't think the sending off was malicious, it was an honest attempt on the ball, but I haven't watched it back.
"We showed good composure. Aberdeen set up very well and made it difficult for us, but we were persistent and kept at it."
Aberdeen face the Premiership's other newly promoted team, Livingston, at Pittodrie when they return after the international break on 13 September (1500 BST).
Falkirk are back in action on the same day at home to St Mirren (1500).
After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users.
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
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| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
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| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
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| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
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| 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 |
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| 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 4 |
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| 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
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| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 2 |
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| 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 |
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Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: Jimmy Thelin
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Manager: John McGlynn
Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
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This will be the first league meeting between Aberdeen and Falkirk since the Dons won 1-0 in April 2010 under Mark McGhee.
Aberdeen have only lost one of their last 18 home league games against newly promoted opponents (W10 D7), and are unbeaten in their last 10 (W6 D4) since a 1-2 defeat to Ross County in February 2020.
Aberdeen have lost each of their last six league games, their longest such losing run since December 2010 (7).
All three of Falkirk’s league goals this season have had a different scorer and different assister; indeed, no team has more different players with at least one goal or assist in this season’s Scottish Premiership than the Bairns (6).
Aberdeen are the only side without a goal nor a point in the Scottish Premiership this season. The Dons last failed to score in their opening three games of a league campaign in 2011-12, last lost each of their opening three in 2003-04, and last lost and failed to score in each of their first three in 2001-02.
