League Cup · Sectional Tie
Dundee Utd2–1St Johnstone
Paul Sturrock 20′
Billy Steele 86′
John Muir 50′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
St Johnstone
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
St Johnstone · Starting XI
- Derek Robertson
- Gordon Smith
- Sandy Smith
- Duncan MacLeod
- Phil Roberts
- Andy Kinnell
- John Muir
- Jimmy O'Rourke
- Bobby Thomson
- Gordon Cramond
- Duncan Lambie
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
St Johnstone · Substitutes
- Gordon McGregor
- Charlie Smith
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
St Johnstone · Substitutions
- Not recorded
Dundee Utd · Manager
St Johnstone · Manager
- Jackie Stewart
Match report
With five teenagers in their side United were all out to impress—and did so after 20 minutes when Paul Sturrock headed them into the lead. Saints' Muir latched on to a slack pass-back five minutes after the break to level things but home sub. Billy Steele netted a late winner to secure the points.