League · Division One
Aberdeen2–0Dundee Utd
Billy Williamson 43′
Jim Hermiston (pen) 47′
Lineups
Aberdeen
Dundee Utd
Aberdeen · Starting XI
- Bobby Clark
- Ian Hair
- Chic McLelland
- Jim Hermiston
- Willie Young
- Willie Miller
- Joe Smith
- Dave Robb
- Drew Jarvie
- Billy Williamson
- Arthur Graham
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Aberdeen · Substitutes
- Walker McCall
- George Campbell
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Aberdeen · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
Aberdeen · Manager
- Jimmy Bonthrone
Dundee Utd · Manager
Aberdeen · Missed penalties
- Dave Robb (missed pen.)
Dundee Utd · Missed penalties
- Not recorded
Match report
United travelled to Pittodrie with Andy Gray back in their side after injury and with a target of a record-breaking seventh consecutive league win in sight. However, things did not go to plan for Jim McLean's men with the Dons in the driving seat from practically the first whistle. Only a superb Hamish McAlpine save from a Dave Robb penalty foiled the home side after 26 minutes but just two minutes from the interval Billy Williamson stepped in to grab an Aberdeen lead with an acute angled shot. United continued to be on the receiving end after the break and…Read moreRead less
United travelled to Pittodrie with Andy Gray back in their side after injury and with a target of a record-breaking seventh consecutive league win in sight. However, things did not go to plan for Jim McLean's men with the Dons in the driving seat from practically the first whistle. Only a superb Hamish McAlpine save from a Dave Robb penalty foiled the home side after 26 minutes but just two minutes from the interval Billy Williamson stepped in to grab an Aberdeen lead with an acute angled shot. United continued to be on the receiving end after the break and it was no surprise when Jim Hermiston added to the Dons' lead from a second penalty award on the hour mark.