Dundee United will host Celtic in the last 16 of the Premier Sports Cup after the draw was made today. The Tannadice side, who finished 9th in last season’s Premiership with 33 points (8W-9D-16L), will welcome the Hoops to Tannadice on the weekend of August 15/16.
What’s the context for Dundee United?
The Terrors ended the 2025 campaign in 9th place, 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Their recent form was mixed, with a WLWWL run in their final five games. They scored 34 goals and conceded 53, leaving them with a -19 goal difference. This cup tie will be a chance to test themselves against one of Scotland’s top sides.
Why is this a tough fixture?
Celtic, who lost to St Mirren in last season’s final, are one of the most successful teams in the competition’s history, with 22 previous wins. They’ll be looking to reclaim the trophy after beating Rangers on penalties in the 2024 final. Manager Martin O’Neill’s side recently drew 2-2 with AC Milan in a pre-season friendly, showing their strength ahead of the new campaign.
What’s next for Dundee United?
Before the cup clash, Dundee United will focus on their Premiership opener against Dundee at Celtic Park on Monday, August 3. The Tannadice side will then prepare for the visit of Celtic, knowing a strong performance could set the tone for their season.
