League Cup · Sectional Tie
Dundee Utd1–2Partick Th
Billy Steele (pen.) 74′
Joe Craig 23′
John Hansen 88′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Partick Th
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Partick Th · Starting XI
- Alan Rough
- John Hansen
- Danny Kellachan
- Jackie Campbell
- Alan Hansen
- Andy Anderson
- Bobby Houston
- Benny Rooney
- Joe Craig
- Doug Somner
- John Craig
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Partick Th · Substitutes
- Denis McQuade
- John Marr
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Iain McDonald for George Fleming57′
- Jackie Copland for Doug Smith68′
Partick Th · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Dundee Utd · Manager
Partick Th · Manager
- Bertie Auld
Match report
Just prior to the start of the initial Premier League season the Tannadice Top Ten side had already suffered in the away leg at Firhill at the hands of the First Division men. 3-1 down going into their home advantage. United did little better the second time around when Joe Craig added to the Maryhill club's lead with a first half
goal. United's hopes were completely killed off when John Hansen made the aggregate 5-1 in Thistle's favour before Billy Steele snatched United's sole crumb of comfort from a late penalty award.
goal. United's hopes were completely killed off when John Hansen made the aggregate 5-1 in Thistle's favour before Billy Steele snatched United's sole crumb of comfort from a late penalty award.