1988–89 Dundee United F.C. season Premier Division Premier Division

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 August 1988 | St. Mirren | A | 1–0 | 5832 |
| 20 August 1988 | Celtic | H | 1–0 | 18769 |
| 27 August 1988 | Aberdeen | H | 2–2 | 13128 |
| 3 September 1988 | Dundee | A | 3–0 | 14927 |
| 17 September 1988 | Hibernian | H | 1–1 | 11017 |
| 24 September 1988 | Motherwell | A | 2–1 | 3559 |
| 27 September 1988 | Rangers | H | 0–1 | 20071 |
| 1 October 1988 | Hearts | H | 0–0 | 10838 |
| 8 October 1988 | Hamilton | A | 4–0 | 3538 |
| 12 October 1988 | Celtic | A | 0–1 | 36870 |
| 22 October 1988 | St. Mirren | H | 0–1 | 7618 |
| 29 October 1988 | Motherwell | H | 1–1 | 6266 |
| 2 November 1988 | Hibernian | A | 1–1 | 10000 |
| 5 November 1988 | Dundee | H | 2–0 | 14882 |