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FT: Celtic 4-0 Kilmarnock - Hatate fires hosts ahead, Scales guides in header and Kuhn nets deflected strike after interval before Ralston strikes in added time
FT: St Mirren 3-0 Hibernian - Idowu bends excellent finish in at far post and Smyth heads second then adds rapid third
FT: Dundee United 2-2 Dundee - Trapanovski and Thomson net for hosts either side of Palmer-Houlden equaliser before McCowan levels with late penalty
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Colin Moffat
GOAL Dundee Utd 1-0 Dundeepublished at 13 mins
13 mins
Kristijan Trapanovski
Tannadice erupts as Kristijan Trapanovski slams in the first goal of the new Scottish Premiership season.
The Macedonian was all alone near the penalty spot to gather a clever pass from Jort van der Sande.
Postpublished at 12 mins
12 mins
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
A very decent opening for David Babunski, but he scoops his first-time effort way over the top.
Postpublished at 9 mins
9 mins
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Simon Murray is getting it tight from the home fans at every turn and the visiting support respond with a burst of "he's one of our own".
'Hasn't settled down yet'published at 13:41 4 August
13:41 4 August
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC SportsoundIt still hasn't settled down. It's been a rather scrappy, with nobody getting any control.
The ball is being turned over very quickly and it's played long on most occasions.
Let's hope after 10 minutes, it settles down and the players get more room.
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6 mins
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Kristijan Trapanovski has a pop from a long way out and his shot trundles wide of the Dundee goal.
'Good positioning from McCracken'published at 13:37 4 August
13:37 4 August
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC SportsoundGood positioning from McCracken. He's got to make sure he's got that near post covered. It's a tight angle but he does well to deflect it out for a corner.
Postpublished at 3 mins
3 mins
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Vicko Sevelj bundles into the Dundee penalty box and his shot from a tight angle is knocked behind by goalkeeper Jon McCracken.
Ouch!published at 1 min
1 min
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Welcome to Scottish football, Ethan Ingram!
Straight from kick-off, the new Dundee full-back is wiped out in the air by Will Ferry.
KICK-OFFpublished at 13:32 4 August
13:32 4 August
Dundee United 0-0 Dundee
Here we go.
United have gone 16 top-flight home games unbeaten against Dundee (W5 D10) since August 2004.
Thehome side is unbeaten in the last 10 Scottish Premiership derbies (W6 D4) since the Tangerines won 4-1 at Dens Park inSeptember 2014.
'A bit of class'published at 13:29 4 August
13:29 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin was asked about the guard of honour earlier.
"A great touch from them to be honest, a bit of class shown," he said. "I've got great respect for Dundee and Tony Docherty."
Guard of honourpublished at 13:28 4 August
13:28 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Here come the teams, with Dundee forming a guard of honour for their hosts as Championship winners.
'Expect strong challenges'published at 13:26 4 August
13:26 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Willie Miller
Former Scotland defender on BBC SportsoundThere will certainly be some strong challenges. You expect that in a derby match.
First derby walk thrills Dochertypublished at 13:24 4 August
13:24 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Tony Docherty describes his first short walk from Dens Park to their city neighbours' stadium as Dundee manager as "unique".
"I thought it was good and I think it adds to the fixture," he tells BBC Scotland. "It is good for Scottish football and good for the city."
As for their four-game winning run in the League Cup, he suggests: "It gives us a platform. But that's gone now. This is the start of the league campaign and it's important we start well.
"If we play at our best, it will give us a chance to take three points."
Former Dundee United striker Simon Murray is back in Dark Blue this season, is already among the goals and Docherty adds: "He is a real winner and a great character and a good leader. Most importantly, he's scored the goals as well."
Image source, SNS'Progress has been pleasing'published at 13:22 4 August
13:22 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "This is a great fixture for me personally to be a part of. I've been involved in St Mirren v Morton games as a player and I know what derbies mean, but this is different. It's a really important fixture for the whole city.
"We have to hit the ground running. There's no bedding in process for the new signings, we've explained the significance of this fixture to them and what it means to the supporters.
"The League Cup comes around too soon for us all. Nobody is ever as prepared as they'd like to be. But the progress has been pleasing. There's a better understanding of what we're asking the players to do.
"The league is what it's all about for us. We need to ensure survival in the Scottish Premiership and that's the most important thing."
Image source, SNS'Survival a plus for United'published at 13:19 4 August
13:19 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Paul Hegarty
Former Dundee United player on BBC SportsoundExpectations are always high but I'm realistic. If Dundee United can stay in the Premiership, which I think they can, that's a plus.
If they can finish eighth, ninth or tenth, I'm not saying that's a good season but it's a stepping stone to further things.
Murray seeks first derby goalpublished at 13:16 4 August
13:16 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Simon Murray has hit the ground running at Dundee with five goals in three League Cup group stage games.
The 32-year-old spent two seasons at United, scoring 25 times, before moving on in 2017.
He's never scored in a city derby though.
Image source, SNSNew arrival Larkeche starts for Dundeepublished at 13:13 4 August
13:13 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Dundee boss Tony Docherty makes three changes from the side that thumped Inverness Caledonian Thistle 6-0 in the League Cup, handing a debut to midweek signing Ziyad Larkeche at left wing-back.
Lyall Cameron and Jon McCracken also come in, with Josh Mulligan, Trevor Carson and Fin Robertson dropping to the bench.
There are league debuts for Ethan Ingram, academy graduate Luke Graham and Seb Palmer-Houlden.
Van der Sande makes derby debutpublished at 13:10 4 August
13:10 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
Last season's Championship-winning goalkeeper Jack Walton is back on loan and replaces Dave Richards in the sticks from United's win over Buckie Thistle in the League Cup.
He's one of three changes, with Kai Fotheringham and Louis Moult also dropping to the bench.
They're replaced by 20-year-old Miller Thomson and summer signing Jort van der Sande - who makes his United debut.
There are also first league starts for new additions Vicko Sevelj, David Babunski and Kristijan Trapanovski.
Image source, SNSPostpublished at 13:07 4 August
13:07 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
It was also 2-2 the last time these rivals met on the first weekend of a top flight season, back in 2001-02, when Dundee United’s Jim Hamilton found a 90th-minute equaliser.
Another Tannadice thriller?published at 13:04 4 August
13:04 4 August
Dundee United v Dundee (13:30)
This is the first Dundee derby since April 2022, so let's hope it's as entertaining.
Charlie Mulgrew whipped in a great free-kick early in the second half to give the home side a 2-0 lead at Tannadice, but Danny Mullen reduced the deficit soon after and Charlie Adam levelled with a vicious, swerving shot from a long way out.
Image source, SNS
