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Sportsound BBC Radio Scotland This video can not be played Sportsound BBC Radio Scotland Listen to Sportsound commentary from Falkirk Stadium, then Celtic Park Falkirk 0-1 Dundee Utd - Watters slams visitors in front Dundee v Hibs (15: 00) - captain Murray absent; Hoillet in for visitors Celtic v St Mirren (16: 30) Have your say on Sunday's action Clive Lindsay Dundee v Hibernian (15: 00) Brian Mc Lauchlin BBC Scotland at Dens Park It’s fair to say there is much more expectation coming from the visiting support than those of a Dundee persuasion. The failure to qualify for the knockout stages of the League Cup was a real blow for new head coach Steven Pressley and he openly admits they are badly in need of new recruits to come in and help those already at the club. Meanwhile, although they ultimately lost out to Midjytlland on Thursday, there was much to praise in terms of Hibs' performance. By and large, this is the same team that finished third last season, so they will be looking to continue the progress made. HT: Falkirk 0-1 Dundee United Ian Mc Call Former Dundee & Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound The goal comes from something Falkirk do well - the run in behind from Sibbald. Dundee United were getting in behind Falkirk too easily. Even though you felt Falkirk were the better team, I think Dundee United were more likely to score - no surprise to me they took the lead. Camara has been brilliant - he seems really mobile in midfield. Dundee v Hibernian (15: 00) Hibs head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland: "I was quick to remind the players about the level of performance we put in over both legs [against Midtjylland]. It was a high standard. "There was disappointment in how we lost the game, that was a blow to the players. But I reminded them that this is what it's all about - league football. "A few players played significant minutes, but the subs that came on also did. It is only one game into the season, we're not five or six games down the line when we need to rotate. "The expectation of the football club is rising all the time. We can't rest on the fact we did well last season. There's a lot of new managers, new players, the challenge is to keep improving. We can't believe the hype. " HT: Falkirk 0-1 Dundee United Max Watters' first goal since joining United separates the sides United are spoiling Falkirk's flag day so far. The Bairns started at breakneck speed, determined to make a winning start to their top-flight return. But United worked their way into the game and Max Watters' fine volleyed finish gives the visitors the lead at the break. Former Falkirk midfielder Craig Sibbald (right) created the goal Falkirk 0-1 Dundee United Ian Mc Call Former Dundee & Rangers midfielder on BBC Sportsound It's an absolutely brilliant finish into the top corner from Watters. Although Falkirk have been the better team, it's no surprise Dundee United scored from their play over the last 15 minutes. Falkirk 0-1 Dundee United Almost a quickfire equaliser. Brian Graham has his back to goal inside the United six-yard box. The vetaran striker almost sends the ball over the line accidentally with his heel, but goalkeeper Yevhen Kucherenko manages to grab it from a sea of legs. Falkirk 0-1 Dundee United Callum Davidson Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound What a finish, rifled into the roof of the net. It's from the run of Craig Sibbald. Max Watters Clinical finish! Former Falkirk midfielder Craig Sibbald is the creator. His low cross is stabbed clear by centre-half Liam Henderson, but it only falls to Max Watters eight yards out and the on-loan Barnsley striker volleys home. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United United have settled down after Falkirk's blistering start. The visitors probably expected the Bairns to be buoyed by the raising of the Championship flag but are taking the sting out of the game. Dundee v Hibernian (15: 00) Dundee head coach Steven Pressley tells BBC Scotland: "It's an enormous blow [that Simon Murray is injured]. Virtually every goal from last season has come out of the squad with Simon's absence. "That shows you the enormity of the challenge in front of us, but we'll embrace that. It's a very difficult opening fixture against a team that are up to speed, have played some high-profile games so far, but we're looking forward to it. "It's been hugely challenging [so far], I've not hid from that fact. We are still six players away from getting our squad together. We've got a lot of recruitment over the next four weeks to complete. "The current group of players have been hugely receptive and worked very hard, but they also need support. Hopefully we can get them that support. " Dundee v Hibernian (15: 00) Hibs make just one change from the dramatic late loss to Midtyjlland - perhaps a surprise there are not more given the game lasted 120 minutes. Veteran forward Junior Hoilett replaces midfielder Jamie Mc Grath, who misses out altogether. Nicky Cadden is another who doesn't make the squad, after the wide man was substituted with a tight hamstring on Thursday. Lewis Miller is out with an ankle injury, and remains the the subject of transfer interest from Blackburn Rovers, while captain Joe Newell is still working his way back to full fitness after a long-running groin issue. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Yevhen Kucherenko makes another punch clear as the United goalkeeper looks nervous under another free-kick crossed into the penalty box. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Zac Sapsford stings the fingers of Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain, but it is pretty certain VAR would have ruled it out had it been a goal with Isaac Pappoe well offside in the build-up. However, more threat from United. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Max Watters looks to make up for that poor miss. The on-loan Barnsley striker fires powerfully for goal from a difficult angle, but it can only find the side netting. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Callum Davidson Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound That's a great chance. He just mistimes his jump. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Great chance for United - their first effort on goal. Panutche Camara's fine cross finds Max Watters unmarked 12 yards out, but the striker's header is straight at Falkirk goalkeeper Scott Bain. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United So close to disaster for Yevhen Kucherenko. The United goalkeeper delays his boot upfield from a pass back and that allows Ethan Ross to challenge. Fortunately for the Ukrainian, it bounces harmlessly wide off the Falkirk midfielder. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United Callum Davidson Former St Johnstone manager on BBC Sportsound Wonderful ball from Mc Cann. Some great football and a great chance for Falkirk. Falkirk 0-0 Dundee United So close to an opener! Leon Mc Cann's cross is flicked on off the head of Brian Graham and Calvin Miller is just inches away from connecting with his diving header just four yards from a waiting empty net. Last Updated 3rd August 2025 at 14: 46 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. To watch and listen, you need to enable Java Script in your browser. Sportsound. BBC Radio Scotland. Audio Sportsound BBC Radio Scotland Listen live Sportsound concluded. BBC Radio Scotland. Sportsound concluded BBC Radio Scotland Listen here at 17: 15 Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.