St. Mirren 2-0 Dundee United: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of St. Mirren 2-0 Dundee United in the Premiership on Saturday, 06 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

St. Mirren secured a 2-0 victory over Dundee United. The hosts took the lead in the 17th minute when Conor McMenamin scored, assisted by Declan John, giving them an early edge despite Dundee United’s possession dominance. The game remained tight until the 66th minute when K. Baccus netted the second, shortly after coming on as a substitute, sealing the points for St. Mirren who had been struggling with three straight losses before a recent draw.

Coming off a mixed run including a heavy defeat to Celtic, St. Mirren showed resilience to grind out this win against a Dundee United side that had drawn three of their last four. The visitors pushed hard but couldn’t convert their control into goals, extending their winless streak. This result boosts St. Mirren’s confidence as they look to climb from their recent poor form.

Dundee United held 61% possession, dictating much of the play, but St. Mirren made the most of their 39% with efficient counter-attacks, evidenced by their 57 successful dribbles compared to the visitors’ 38. The hosts edged corners 3-2, suggesting they created slightly more set-piece threats, while both sides picked up two yellow cards each, indicating a competitive but not overly heated encounter with no reds shown.

St. Mirren used all five substitutions, including K. Baccus coming on for Fraser Taylor at 59’, Jayden Richardson replacing Conor McMenamin and Dan N’Lundulu for Mikael Mandron both at 68’, plus Evan Mooney for Jonah Ayunga and Scott Tanser for Declan John at 82’, which helped maintain their energy. Dundee United made three changes, with Amar Fatah replacing Vicko Sevelj at 46’, and Kristijan Trapanovski for Ryan Strain plus Ivan Dolcek for Zachary Sapsford at 82’, but they recorded zero assists against St. Mirren’s one, highlighting their lack of cutting edge.

St. Mirren broke the deadlock in the 17th minute as Conor McMenamin scored with an assist from Declan John, setting the tone for their defensive solidity. The match saw yellow cards early on, with Zachary Sapsford booked for Dundee United at 14’ and Krisztián Keresztes at 24’, while St. Mirren’s Fraser Taylor picked one up at 34’. A key turning point came around the hour mark when K. Baccus replaced Fraser Taylor at 59’, only to receive a yellow at 61’ before scoring the second goal at 66’, effectively killing off Dundee United’s hopes.

Dundee United tried to respond with a halftime substitution of Amar Fatah for Vicko Sevelj at 46’, but St. Mirren’s double change at 68’ – Jayden Richardson for Conor McMenamin and Dan N’Lundulu for Mikael Mandron – kept them fresh. Late subs at 82’ saw Evan Mooney replace Jonah Ayunga and Scott Tanser come on for Declan John for the hosts, while Dundee United brought on Kristijan Trapanovski for Ryan Strain and Ivan Dolcek for Zachary Sapsford, but it wasn’t enough to spark a comeback.

St. Mirren lined up in a 3-5-2 formation, relying on a solid backline and midfield partnerships to absorb pressure, with players like Declan John providing key assists from the wing. Conor McMenamin stood out in attack before his substitution, linking well with Jonah Ayunga and Mikael Mandron up front. The setup allowed for effective transitions, as seen in the goals from McMenamin and substitute K. Baccus.

Dundee United deployed a 3-5-2 shape, focusing on wide play through players like Ryan Strain before his late substitution, but they struggled to break down St. Mirren’s defence. Zachary Sapsford and Krisztián Keresztes were involved early, picking up yellows, while Vicko Sevelj’s halftime exit for Amar Fatah aimed to inject pace. The formation gave them possession but lacked the final product in attack.

Conor McMenamin earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring one goal in the 17th minute to give St. Mirren the lead. Though he didn’t record any assists, big chances created, or key passes in the stats, his early strike set the foundation for the win before he was replaced by Jayden Richardson at 68’. His performance stood out in a game where St. Mirren needed clinical moments to overcome Dundee United’s possession edge.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Dundee United (H)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Aberdeen (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Dundee (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Hibernian (H)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs St. Mirren (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Kilmarnock (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Falkirk (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Hearts (A)

St. Mirren have just beaten Dundee United 2-0, a result that ends a run of three losses and a draw in their recent league games, lifting them to ninth on 14 points. They now face Livingston, who sit 12th on eight points, on 20 December 2025 at 15:00. This match offers a chance to build momentum and pull further away from the bottom, especially against a struggling side.

Dundee United have just lost 0-2 to St. Mirren, adding to a form guide of three draws and a loss in their last four league outings, leaving them eighth on 16 points. Their next test is against Motherwell, currently third on 26 points, on 13 December 2025 at 15:00. They’ll need to sharpen up to avoid slipping further, as a positive result could help them chase the top half against strong opposition.

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