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FT: Dundee 2-1 Motherwell We'll end our live text coverage for this one here. We'll be back later with coverage of Dunfermline against Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup quarters. Back in a bit. FT: Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Sportsound coverage has switched on to commentary from Scotland women against Luxembourg at Hampden. We'll have manager reaction from Dens Park on our dedicated Dundee and Motherwell pages when they arrive. You'll also be able to give your views on today's game. FT: Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Dundee move from ninth to eighth and surely their top-flight status is all but secure. Motherwell, who go to Celtic next week, are still within five points of second, but Hibs could come creeping up behind them from fifth. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell 'Bring on United' chant the Dundee fans. The Dundee derby is next up for them. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Just a fourth league defeat of the season for Motherwell as Fin Robertson's late goal earns Dundee a precious three points. That can probably end any chat about Motherwell fighting for the title. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Rory Loy Former Dundee striker on BBC Sportsound It was difficult for Maswanhise, I think a little bit of desperation set in because he was never going to generate the power. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell A final chance for Motherwell as the ball loops down for Tawanda Maswanhise. He has to generate all the power in the header, which is claimed by the keeper. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell And Paul Mc Ginn is now into the book for catching Ashley Hay, who has made a real impact for Dundee since coming on. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Paul Mc Ginn gives away a free-kick deep in Dundee's half after trying a couple of stepovers near the corner flag. Time and place etc etc. Into stoppage time now. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Callum Slattery tries his luck from distance again, but this one is deflected and into the arms of Jon Mc Cracken. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Frustration growing for Motherwell as Sam Nicholson is late to a challenge. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Tyrone Smith BBC Scotland at Dens Park The one thing you seem to be guaranteed when you go to watch Dundee these days is goals. Another three today - the Dundee fans are certainly among the most entertained in the country. Dundee 2-1 Motherwell Stephen Craigan Former Motherwell captain on BBC Sportsound It's the three substitutes who combine. Ashley Hay wins the header, Westley plays the ball across and Fin Robertson finishes. That's the risk Jens Berthel Askou has taken playing a winger at full-back. Fin Robertson Dundee exploit gaps in the Well defence and the substitutes combine, Joe Westley driving into the box to put the ball across for Fin Robertson to finish. Dundee 1-1 Motherwell Dundee have space to fire into on the break, but Cameron Congreve's low ball is put behind by recovering Oscar Priestman. Luke Graham then slices miles off target following the corner. Dundee 1-1 Motherwell Sarcastic cheers from the Dundee fans after they're awarded a free-kick. The home support not best pleased with the referee. Dundee 1-1 Motherwell Rory Loy Former Dundee striker on BBC Sportsound That is a wonderful free-kick. Mc Cracken, who's been great all day, had no chance. Callum Slattery A stunning free-kick from Callum Slattery drags Motherwell level. What a strike from 25 yards. Dundee 1-0 Motherwell Motherwell will have another chance from a free-kick after Yan Dhanda catches Eythor Bjorgolfsson. This one's a bit further out. .. Dundee 1-0 Motherwell Luke Graham goes into the book for a trip on Elijah Just on the edge of the box. The resulting free-kick from Callum Slattery takes a nick and is saved by Jon Mc Cracken. Tony Yogane scored his first senior goal to give Dundee the lead At a glance Motherwell concede first goal in six hours and 26 minutes Yogane scores first senior goal to give Dundee lead Slattery levels with impressive free-kick Substitute Robertson nets winner for Dundee Dundee leapfrogged Aberdeen to move up to eighth in the Scottish Premiership after inflicting title-chasing Motherwell's first league defeat since December. It means Steven Pressley's side have narrowed the gap to Dundee United in seventh to just two points and ease their relegation fears. Motherwell, who had the opportunity to put pressure on Rangers and Celtic above them, suffered their first defeat in the league since 27 December at Ibrox. Despite a typically impressive start for the visitors, it was Dundee who struck first. Moments after a stunning save from goalkeeper Jon Mc Cracken to keep out Lukas Fadinger, Dundee raced up the other end to open the scoring. Drey Wright's ball to the back post was met by Tony Yogane and the on-loan Brentford midfielder smashed the ball off the ground and through the legs of goalkeeper Calum Ward for the first senior goal of his career. Motherwell were dealt a further blow when influential midfielder Fadinger had to be replaced before the break. However, Jens Berthel Askou's side flew out the traps in the second half and had numerous chances to level the tie. Callum Slattery slashed wide, Elliot Watt fired over the bar and Elijah Just's looping free-kick zipped over the crossbar, but nothing stuck. Ashley Hay, who replaced Simon Murray in the second half, thought he had doubled Dundee's advantage, but the offside flag was quickly raised. Another wave of Motherwell attack passed and Dundee broke again as Cameron Congreve smashed an effort off the Motherwell crossbar. Slattery fired Motherwell level with 10 minutes to play with a thunderous free-kick that flew beyond Mc Cracken in the Dundee goal. However, Joe Westley found fellow substitute Fin Robertson inside the Motherwell box following a lovely passage of play and the 23-year-old slotted beyond the Motherwell goalkeeper to restore Dundee's advantage. Pressley's men are now 17 points clear of bottom side Livingston, while Motherwell remain 10 points off leaders Heart of Midlothian. Motherwell found themselves in a position they have not often been in this season – having to come from behind. It was only the second time this calendar year that the Steelmen have been behind in a game. When Yogane's strike hit the back of the net after 32 minutes, it had been six hours and 26 minutes since Calum Ward last conceded a goal. They huffed and puffed, but it took Slattery's wonderful free-kick to draw the visitors level. It was an unusually sloppy performance from Askou's men. They had 25 crosses, none of which could be turned home by lauded forward Tawanda Maswanhise, who looked a far cry from his usual self. Just one of their 21 shots (nine on target) found the back of the net and their 73 final-third entries came to nothing. A win would have had them one point behind Rangers in third, two off Celtic in second and seven off the league leaders, but the defeat was hardly fatal. They are still comfortably in the top six and very much in the mix for Europe, sitting seven points ahead of Hibernian and still on course for a very good season. For Dundee, that win could be season-defining. They have moved themselves further away from the drop zone and 10 above Kilmarnock in the relegation play-off spot. Pressley mentioned before the game about his side finally finding goals but struggling to keep them out at the other end, but they managed to do that this time. Mc Cracken made eight saves - only Slatterty's wonder goal got past the Dundee shot stopper - and their defence won 18 tackles and made 12 interceptions. Now Pressley's men have put themselves in a position where a win against Dundee United next weekend would see them leapfrog their city rivals into seventh place. Dundee head coach Steven Pressley: "I'm really proud of the players today, because that was an enormous effort against a really top Motherwell side that ask so many different questions of you, but the players found the answers. " Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou: "Disappointed about the result. I'm happy with the effort, it was there. "I think we really tried to up the tempo and had some really good moments in the first half but didn't take them. " The Dundee derby is up next for Steven Pressley's side. They host city rivals United on Sunday, 15 March (14: 00 GMT). Motherwell are away to reigning champions Celtic the previous day (15: 00 GMT). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Last Updated 7th March 2026 at 17: 27 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Steven Pressley Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Jens Berthel Askou Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Steven Pressley Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Jens Berthel Askou Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Scottish Premiership All competitions All competitions All competitions Dundee have only won two of their last 10 Scottish Premiership home games against Motherwell (D2 L6), although both were by a three-goal margin: 3-0 in November 2021 and 4-1 in December 2024. Motherwell have won three of their last four league games against Dundee (D1), this after only winning one of their previous seven beforehand (D3 L3). Dundee have only won one of their last seven league games (D3 L3), a 3-2 victory at Aberdeen in February. Motherwell have won each of their last three league games; the Steelmen last won more in a row in February 2019 under Stephen Robinson (run of 6 wins). Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise has 16 goals in the Scottish Premiership this season; since the competition rebranded in 2013-14, the only African to net more goals in a single campaign is Cyriel Dessers in 2024-25 (18). Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.