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

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 November 1988 | Aberdeen | A | 1–1 | 15000 |
| 19 November 1988 | Hearts | A | 0–0 | 10121 |
| 26 November 1988 | Hamilton | H | 1–0 | 6357 |
| 3 December 1988 | Rangers | A | 1–0 | 39200 |
| 10 December 1988 | Hibernian | H | 4–1 | 9963 |
| 17 December 1988 | Celtic | H | 2–0 | 18745 |
| 31 December 1988 | St. Mirren | A | 1–0 | 7762 |
| 3 January 1989 | Aberdeen | H | 1–1 | 17952 |
| 7 January 1989 | Dundee | A | 1–0 | 16332 |
| 14 January 1989 | Hamilton | A | 5–0 | 4000 |
| 21 January 1989 | Hearts | H | 0–0 | 13674 |
| 11 February 1989 | Rangers | H | 1–1 | 20013 |
| 11 March 1989 | St. Mirren | H | 1–4 | 8320 |
| 14 March 1989 | Motherwell | A | 2–1 | 3545 |
| 25 March 1989 | Celtic | A | 0–1 | 36870 |