Westley Strike Lifts Dundee Over St. Mirren in Tight Relegation Battle

Dundee FC secured a vital 1–0 home victory over St. Mirren FC on Saturday, with Joe Westley’s early strike proving decisive in a tense Scottish Premiership relegation-round clash on matchday 35.

The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute, when Westley found the net for Dundee to give the hosts a lead they would not relinquish. The goal, recorded as a regular open-play effort, put Dundee 1–0 ahead and ultimately settled the contest. No assist was listed for the opener in the available match data.

Premier League FINISHED

2026-05-02 14:00

Dundee FC

1 - 0

St. Mirren FC

Matchday 35 RELEGATION_ROUND

St. Mirren’s response brought the game’s first disciplinary action. Jacob Devaney was booked in the 15th minute, followed by a yellow card for forward Mikael Mandron in the 28th minute as the visitors pushed to get back into the match. Dundee’s Brad Halliday also entered the referee’s book on 34 minutes in a contest that grew increasingly combative.

The second half was shaped largely by substitutions as both managers sought to influence the closing stages. Dundee changed goalkeepers in the 66th minute, with Kieran O’Hara replacing Jon McCracken, before Westley made way for Finlay Robertson on 75 minutes after scoring the game’s only goal. Ashley Hay came on for Simon Murray a minute later to add fresh legs up front.

St. Mirren turned to their bench in the final ten minutes, introducing Conor McMenamin for Mark O’Hara on 80 minutes, then making a double change on 84 minutes as Jake Young replaced Roland Idowu and Marcus Fraser came on for Scott Tanser. Dundee responded with late substitutions of their own in the 88th minute, bringing on Imari Samuels for Tony Yogane and Billy Koumetio for Drey Wright to help see out the result.

Detailed statistics beyond the recorded goal, bookings and substitutions are not available, but Dundee’s ability to protect Westley’s early strike ensures a crucial three points in their relegation-round campaign.

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Premier League Standings

Season: 2025/26

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Heart of Midlothian FC	33	21	7	5	58	28	30	70	W W W D
2	Rangers FC	33	19	12	2	66	31	35	69	L L W W
3	Celtic FC	33	21	4	8	59	35	24	67	W W W W
4	Motherwell FC	33	14	12	7	52	29	23	54	L W L L
5	Hibernian FC	33	13	12	8	51	37	14	51	L L L W
6	Falkirk FC	33	13	7	13	45	48	-3	46	W L L W
7	Dundee United FC	33	9	13	11	45	54	-9	40	L W W L
8	Aberdeen FC	33	9	6	18	33	48	-15	33	D W W L
9	Dundee FC	33	8	9	16	34	53	-19	33	W L D L
10	St. Mirren FC	33	7	9	17	27	48	-21	30	L L L W
11	Kilmarnock FC	33	6	10	17	37	65	-28	28	W L D L
12	Livingston FC	33	1	13	19	35	66	-31	16	D W L D