Dundee 1-0 Falkirk: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Dundee 1-0 Falkirk in the Premiership on Saturday, 27 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Dundee edged out Falkirk with a 1-0 victory at home. The first half saw some early drama when Dundee’s Cameron Congreve picked up a yellow card in the 17th minute, and things heated up further with a VAR check on him around the 45+3’ mark, leading to a penalty that Yan Dhanda converted in the 45+5’ minute to give Dundee the lead right before the break. Falkirk had their moments too, with Brad Spencer getting a yellow after a VAR review in the 26th and 28th minutes, and Calvin Miller booked in the 45+1’, but they couldn’t find a way through despite pushing.

The second half brought more action as Dundee made double changes in the 61st minute, with Simon Murray replacing Cameron Congreve and Imari Samuels coming on for Tony Yogane, though Murray later saw red in the 87th for a second bookable offence. Falkirk responded with a triple substitution in the 66th, bringing on Alfie Agyeman for Kyrell Wilson, Ethan Ross for E. Williams, and Dylan Tait for Finn Yeats, followed by more changes later, but they still couldn’t equalise. Coming off a mixed run with a recent loss to Motherwell and a draw with Livingston, this win gives Dundee a boost, while Falkirk’s defeat adds to their patchy form including losses to Hearts and Hibernian.

Falkirk bossed possession with 58% of the ball compared to Dundee’s 42%, suggesting they controlled much of the play, but Dundee made the most of their chances on the counter, highlighted by their successful dribbles edging close at 29 to Falkirk’s 33. Corners told a similar story of Falkirk’s dominance, racking up 9 to Dundee’s 1, yet they couldn’t convert that pressure into goals, while Dundee’s discipline slipped with 3 yellows and 1 red against Falkirk’s 2 yellows.

Substitutions saw both sides active, with Dundee using 4 – including a double switch at 61’ where Simon Murray came on for Cameron Congreve and Imari Samuels replaced Tony Yogane, plus late changes at 90+2’ with Paul Digby for Callum Jones and Emile Acquah for Ashley Hay. Falkirk went one further with 5 subs, shaking things up at 66’ by bringing on Alfie Agyeman for Kyrell Wilson, Ethan Ross for E. Williams, and Dylan Tait for Finn Yeats, then Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi for Brian Graham at 77’ and Aidan Nesbitt for Brad Spencer at 82’, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Dundee also netted from their one penalty, adding to the drama without any assists or injury-time goals recorded for either side.

The game’s turning point came right at the end of the first half when a VAR review on Dundee’s Cameron Congreve in the 45+3’ led to a penalty, which Yan Dhanda coolly slotted home in the 45+5’ to break the deadlock and secure what proved to be the winner. Earlier, cards flew with Congreve’s yellow in the 17th, and Falkirk’s Brad Spencer getting booked after his own VAR check around the 26th and 28th minutes, setting a tense tone.

Substitutions tried to shift momentum, like Dundee’s 61st-minute changes where Simon Murray replaced Cameron Congreve and Imari Samuels came on for Tony Yogane, but Murray’s red card in the 87th left them hanging on with 10 men. Falkirk’s triple sub at 66’ – Alfie Agyeman for Kyrell Wilson, Ethan Ross for E. Williams, and Dylan Tait for Finn Yeats – aimed to inject energy, yet they couldn’t capitalise, even with later swaps like Trey Samuel-Ogunsuyi replacing Brian Graham at 77’.

Dundee lined up in a 4-4-1-1 shape, which helped them stay compact and hit on the break, with Yan Dhanda playing a key role just behind the front man and stepping up for that crucial penalty. Partnerships like those involving Cameron Congreve and Tony Yogane were tested early, before substitutions brought in fresh legs such as Simon Murray and Imari Samuels to shore things up.

Falkirk set out in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing them to dominate midfield through players like Brad Spencer, who was involved in early card drama, while the attacking trio aimed to create chances but struggled to break down Dundee’s defence. Substitutions disrupted some partnerships, with changes like Ethan Ross coming on for E. Williams and Dylan Tait replacing Finn Yeats in midfield to try and push forward.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Yan Dhanda, who made the difference for Dundee with his cool penalty goal in first-half stoppage time, alongside 2 key passes that kept things ticking, even if he didn’t rack up assists or big chances created.

Recent Premiership matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Falkirk (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Motherwell (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Livingston (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Aberdeen (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celtic (A)

Recent Premiership matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Dundee (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Kilmarnock (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Hearts (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Hibernian (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Motherwell (H)

Dundee have just secured a 1-0 win over Falkirk at home, which helps them after a tough run including losses to Motherwell, Aberdeen and Celtic, sitting on 16 points in 10th place. They’ll look to build on this when they face Kilmarnock on 30 December 2025 at 19:45, with the visitors currently 11th on 13 points, making it a chance for Dundee to create some breathing room at the bottom end of the table.

Falkirk have just suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Dundee, adding to their inconsistent form with recent losses to Hearts and Hibernian despite a win over Kilmarnock, leaving them 7th on 24 points. They get a shot at bouncing back against Aberdeen on 3 January 2026 at 15:00, where the hosts are 6th also on 24 points, so a positive result could help Falkirk climb towards the top spots.

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