Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Dundee United 1-1 Hibernian in the Premiership on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Dundee United and Hibernian ended in a 1-1 draw. Dundee United took the lead in the 20th minute when L. Stephenson scored, assisted by Max Watters, giving them a boost after their recent 2-1 win over Celtic at home. Hibernian equalised in the 38th minute through Martin Boyle, assisted by Zach Mitchell, which reflected their pushback following a mixed run including a 3-0 win over Falkirk but losses to Rangers and Celtic.

The second half saw both sides make changes, with Dundee United bringing on S. Harding at half-time and later Nikolaj Möller and Kristijan Trapanovski in the 64th minute, while Hibernian introduced Thibault Klidjé and Josh Campbell in the 63rd minute. Yellow cards were shown to L. Stephenson and S. Harding for Dundee United, and to Jack Iredale and Thibault Klidjé for Hibernian, adding tension but no further goals. This result fits Dundee United’s pattern of draws, like their 0-0 with Motherwell and 2-2 with Rangers, while Hibernian continue to struggle for consistency after recent defeats.

Hibernian dominated possession with 59% compared to Dundee United’s 41%, allowing them to control much of the game’s tempo, though Dundee United made the most of their spells on the ball. The visitors also led in corners at 7-5 and were far more effective in successful dribbles with 100 against Dundee United’s 38, pointing to their greater threat in attacking transitions. Both teams picked up two yellow cards each, with no reds, and each used all five substitutions, including Dundee United’s early change where Dario Naamo replaced Ryan Strain in the 5th minute, while assists were level at one apiece, underlining a balanced but cautious encounter without penalties or injury-time goals.

Dundee United opened the scoring in the 20th minute as L. Stephenson found the net with an assist from Max Watters, but Hibernian responded before the break with Martin Boyle’s equaliser in the 38th minute, assisted by Zach Mitchell. The game saw an early substitution for Dundee United when Dario Naamo came on for Ryan Strain in the 5th minute, and at half-time S. Harding replaced Krisztián Keresztes. Later changes included Nikolaj Möller and Kristijan Trapanovski replacing Amar Fatah and Max Watters in the 64th minute for the hosts, while Hibernian brought on Thibault Klidjé for Jamie McGrath and Josh Campbell for Dan Barlaser in the 63rd minute, followed by Dylan Levitt for Martin Boyle a minute later.

Yellow cards disrupted the flow, with L. Stephenson booked in the 62nd minute and S. Harding in the 72nd for Dundee United, while Hibernian’s Jack Iredale saw yellow in the 76th and Thibault Klidjé in the 89th. Bert Esselink replaced Ross Graham for Dundee United in the 70th minute, and late Hibernian subs saw Élie Youan come on for Kieron Bowie in the 83rd and Junior Hoilett for Nicky Cadden in the 84th, but neither side could find a winner.

Dundee United lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with L. Stephenson standing out in attack after his goal, supported by Max Watters who provided the assist. Partnerships like those involving Ross Graham before his substitution for Bert Esselink and Ryan Strain prior to Dario Naamo coming on helped maintain defensive solidity. Players such as Amar Fatah and Krisztián Keresztes contributed before making way for Nikolaj Möller and S. Harding respectively.

Hibernian set up in a 5-3-2 formation, where Martin Boyle was key in the attack with his equalising goal, assisted by Zach Mitchell. Defensive efforts from players like Jack Iredale held firm despite his yellow card, while midfield changes saw Jamie McGrath and Dan Barlaser replaced by Thibault Klidjé and Josh Campbell. Kieron Bowie and Nicky Cadden provided width before Élie Youan and Junior Hoilett came on late.

L. Stephenson earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring Dundee United’s only goal in the 20th minute while creating opportunities without recording assists or key passes. His performance stood out in a tightly contested draw, even after picking up a yellow card in the 62nd minute. Stephenson’s impact was clear from the start, helping his side take an early lead.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Hibernian (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Celtic (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs St. Mirren (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Rangers (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Dundee United (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Motherwell (A)

Dundee United have just drawn 1-1 at home to Hibernian, leaving them in 8th place on 21 points after a run that includes a win over Celtic but also draws with Motherwell and Rangers. Their next match is against Aberdeen on 2025-12-27 at 17:45, with the opponents currently 6th on 24 points, offering a chance to close the gap and build momentum in the mid-table battle.

Hibernian have just drawn 1-1 away to Dundee United, keeping them in 5th place on 25 points following a patchy form with a win over Falkirk but losses to Rangers, Celtic and Motherwell. They face Hearts next on 2025-12-27 at 12:30, with the rivals top of the table on 38 points, making it a tough Edinburgh derby where a positive result could solidify their position in the upper half.

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