Aberdeen vs Dundee

21 February 2026 · Scottish Premiership · 2025/26 · Referee Steven McLean

Full time 2 – 3

Half-time: 1–2

K. Nisbet 13’, 68’

S. Murray 40’ (pen)
J. Cotterill 45+1’
E. Hamilton 84’

Match summary

Dundee came from behind to win 3-2 away at Aberdeen. Dundee led 2-1 at half-time.

In the first half, K. Nisbet put Aberdeen ahead in the 13th minute, S. Murray equalised from the penalty spot in the 40th minute, and J. Cotterill put Dundee in front in first-half stoppage time. In the second half, Nisbet equalised with a direct free kick in the 68th minute and E. Hamilton won it in the 84th minute.

The chances backed that up: Dundee created 3.99 expected goals (xG) from 23 shots to Aberdeen's 0.46 from 11. Aberdeen had a player sent off.

Match stats

53% Possession 47%

11 Shots 23

4 Shots on target 7

2 Corners 9

389 Passes 327

78.9% Pass accuracy 76.8%

13 Tackles 9

13 Fouls 10

3 Yellow cards 2

1 Red cards 0

0 Offsides 2

Key events

Aberdeen Dundee

K. NisbetShot on target

11’

K. NisbetLeft foot shot

1-0

13’

15’

I. Samuels

K. Nisbet

39’

L. Morrison

39’

40’

S. MurrayPenalty

1-1

J. MilneT. Keskinen

41’

45’

S. Murray

45’

J. Cotterill

1-2

A. PalaversaA. Aremu

46’

C. CongreveShot on target

K. NisbetShot on target

50’

51’

J. CotterillShot on target

60’

Y. DhandaShot on target

66’

Y. DhandaShot on target

M. LazetićT. Olusanya

67’

K. NisbetFree Kick

2-2

68’

M. Lazetić

69’

N. Devlin

77’

84’

E. HamiltonLeft foot shot

2-3

86’

F. ValenzuelaS. Murray

86’

C. ReillyT. Yogane

90’

F. RobertsonC. Congreve

K. BilalovicM. Frame

90’

How the chances added up

Running total of expected goals (xG) for each side through the match. xG rates each chance by how often similar shots are scored. A goal is marked where it was scored.

Aberdeen 0.46 xGDundee 3.99 xG Goal

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Shot map

Every shot and where it was taken from.

Dundee attacking Aberdeen attacking

Size shows xG Goal On target Off target or blocked

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Lineups

Aberdeen 4-1-4-1 Starting XI

Dundee 4-1-4-1 Starting XI

Player stats

Goalkeeper1 player


P. K. Bratveit	90′	4	3	43	1	–	–	–	–

Defenders5 players


N. Devlin	90′	2	–	–	7	1	17	3	–	–
L. Morrison Sent off	39′	–	–	–	–	–	17	1	–	–
T. McIntyre	90′	1	–	–	2	1	64	–	–	–	–
M. Frame	89′	3	3	–	5	1	25	1	–	–	–
J. Milne Came on as a substitute	49′	–	–	–	1	1	38	–	–	–	–

Midfielders7 players


A. Aremu	45′	–	–	22	–	–	2	–	3	–	–	–
T. Olusanya	67′	–	–	9	–	–	–	1	5	–	2	–
D. Geiger	90′	–	–	43	–	–	2	–	3	3	1	–
L. Cameron	90′	–	–	36	2	–	–	2	1	–	1	–
T. Keskinen	41′	–	1	10	5	–	1	–	2	1	–	–
A. Palaversa Came on as a substitute	45′	–	–	32	–	–	–	1	1	2	–	–
M. Lazetić Came on as a substitute	23′	–	–	3	–	–	2	–	3	1	1

Forwards1 player


K. Nisbet	90′	2	–	6	4	0.27	–	2	2	1	28

Goalkeeper1 player


J. McCracken	90′	2	2	33	–	–	–	–	–

Defenders4 players


D. Wright	90′	1	1	–	2	–	35	–	–	–	–
R. Astley	90′	–	–	–	2	2	27	1	–	–	–
L. Graham	90′	1	2	–	7	4	46	1	–	–	–
I. Samuels	90′	–	2	–	2	–	34	1	–	–

Midfielders7 players


E. Hamilton	90′	1	–	27	2	–	1	1	8	2	1	–
C. Congreve	89′	–	–	23	2	–	1	1	4	–	2	–
Y. Dhanda	90′	–	–	41	3	–	1	–	6	1	–	–
J. Cotterill	90′	1	–	30	1	–	2	–	4	–	–	–
T. Yogane	86′	–	1	17	4	–	–	1	7	2	6	–
C. Reilly Came on as a substitute	9′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	1	–	–
F. Valenzuela Came on as a substitute	9′	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Forwards1 player


S. Murray	86′	1	–	5	1	1.75	–	2	3	1	10

Came on Taken off Sent off Red is the most in that position for the team

Every player who took the pitch, starters first and then substitutes. A dash means none. xG and xA are expected goals and assists.

Before kick-off

Aberdeen win 48% Avg odds 1.95

Draw 27% Avg odds 3.50

Dundee win 25% Avg odds 3.68

Chances implied by the average closing odds, with the bookmaker margin removed.

Form going into the game

Aberdeen L L W L L

Dundee L L D L D

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Previous and next meeting

Previous meeting: Dundee 1-3 Aberdeen, 06 Dec 25 Next meeting: Dundee 3-2 Aberdeen, 17 May 26 All Aberdeen vs Dundee meetings

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