Dundee 1-0 Falkirk: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Dundee 1-0 Falkirk in the Premiership on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Dundee secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Falkirk at home. The first half saw Falkirk dominating possession and creating chances, but Dundee held firm until Yan Dhanda converted a penalty in the 45+5’ minute to give them the lead right before the break. Coming off a mixed run with a recent loss to Motherwell and a draw against Livingston, Dundee looked to build on this win to steady their form.

The second half brought more pressure from Falkirk, who made a triple substitution in the 66’ minute to chase an equaliser, but Dundee’s defence stood strong despite Simon Murray’s red card in the 87’ minute. Falkirk, who had won their previous away game against Kilmarnock but suffered defeats to Hearts and Hibernian lately, couldn’t find a breakthrough despite their corner dominance. Dundee made late changes in the 90+2’ minute to see out the game, earning three vital points.

Falkirk controlled the ball with 58% possession and racked up nine corners compared to Dundee’s one, pointing to their territorial edge and set-piece threat throughout the match. Dundee, however, were more clinical, converting their penalty opportunity while Falkirk failed to turn their 33 successful dribbles into goals, highlighting a lack of cutting edge despite being on top for spells.

Discipline played a part too, with Dundee picking up three yellow cards and one red, against Falkirk’s two yellows, which disrupted the flow late on. Both sides used most of their substitutions – Dundee with four, including Simon Murray replacing Cameron Congreve at 61’ and later changes in stoppage time, while Falkirk deployed all five, starting with a triple switch at 66’ to inject fresh legs.

The game’s turning point came late in the first half when Yan Dhanda scored from the penalty spot in the 45+5’ minute, following a VAR check on Cameron Congreve at 45+3’, giving Dundee a crucial lead they defended doggedly. Earlier, Cameron Congreve had been booked in the 17’ minute, and Falkirk’s Brad Spencer saw yellow after a VAR review at 28’, setting a tense tone.

In the second half, Dundee’s double substitution at 61’ brought on Simon Murray and Imari Samuels, but Murray’s red card at 87’ left them hanging on with ten men. Falkirk responded with multiple changes, including a triple at 66’ where Alfie Agyeman, Ethan Ross and Dylan Tait came on, yet they couldn’t capitalise, and Dundee’s late swaps at 90+2’ helped secure the win despite a final yellow for Drey Wright at 90+7’.

Dundee lined up in a 4-4-1-1 shape, focusing on a solid defensive base that allowed them to absorb Falkirk’s pressure and hit on the break, with Yan Dhanda key in midfield for his penalty conversion. Partnerships like those involving Callum Jones and Ashley Hay provided stability until their late substitutions for Paul Digby and Emile Acquah in stoppage time. Tony Yogane and Cameron Congreve started but were replaced by Imari Samuels and Simon Murray at 61’, the latter making an impact before his red card.

Falkirk set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming to control midfield through players like Brad Spencer, who picked up a yellow card early on before being subbed off for Aidan Nesbitt at 82’. Their attacking setup featured Kyrell Wilson and Finn Yeats, both replaced in the triple change at 66’ by Alfie Agyeman and Dylan Tait, alongside Ethan Ross coming on for E. Williams to boost creativity. Brian Graham led the line until Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi took over at 77’, but they struggled to break down Dundee’s defence.

Yan Dhanda earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, netting the only goal of the game from the penalty spot while delivering two key passes that helped Dundee maintain threats on the counter. Though he didn’t record assists or big chances created, his composure under pressure stood out in a tightly contested match. Dhanda also picked up a yellow card at 64’, but his overall influence was pivotal in securing the win.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Motherwell (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Livingston (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Dundee (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Kilmarnock (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hearts (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Hibernian (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)

Dundee have just edged out Falkirk with a 1-0 home win, lifting them to 10th place on 16 points after a patchy run that included a loss to Motherwell and a draw with Livingston. They now face Kilmarnock away on 30 December 2025 at 19:45, with the hosts sitting 11th on 13 points, making this a chance for Dundee to climb further from the lower reaches and build momentum.

Falkirk have just fallen to a 1-0 defeat away at Dundee, leaving them in 7th on 24 points following a win over Kilmarnock but losses to Hearts and Hibernian in recent outings. Their next test is at home against Aberdeen on 3 January 2026 at 15:00, with the visitors level on 24 points in 6th, offering a key opportunity to bounce back and push for a higher spot in the table.

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