Got a few proper nuggets for the Dundee vs St Johnstone clash – some history, a bit of cup nostalgia and a quirky tournament on the side.
1
2016 upset: Dundee United edged Johnstone
Back on April 2, 2016, Dundee United snatched a 1‑0 win over St Johnstone, a reminder that these lads can pull a narrow result when it matters.
2
2014 Scottish Cup Final showdown
Remember the 2014 Scottish Cup Final? It pitted St Johnstone against Dundee United, adding a touch of historic rivalry flavour to this weekend’s meeting.
3
Both clubs entered the Tennent’s Sixes return
Dundee United, Dundee and St Johnstone are all slated to take part in the revived Tennent’s Sixes, so there’s extra incentive to keep the squad sharp ahead of the Premiership round.
Where this comes from: every line above is pulled from an actual published report, with the source and date linked next to it. If nothing new and notable is being said about a fixture, we don't force a story just to fill the page.