1986–87 Dundee United F.C. season Premier Division Premier Division

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 January 1987 | Hibernian | A | 2-0 | 7398 |
| 7 February 1987 | Falkirk | H | 2-1 | 8804 |
| 14 February 1987 | Motherwell | H | 2-0 | 9902 |
| 28 February 1987 | Aberdeen | A | 1-0 | 12850 |
| 7 March 1987 | Clydebank | H | 1-1 | 5541 |
| 10 March 1987 | Dundee | A | 1-1 | 11615 |
| 21 March 1987 | Rangers | H | 0-1 | 21278 |
| 28 March 1987 | Dundee | H | 1-1 | 12220 |
| 4 April 1987 | St. Mirren | A | 1-2 | 2538 |
| 14 April 1987 | Hamilton | A | 0-0 | 2062 |
| 18 April 1987 | Celtic | A | 1-1 | 23798 |
| 25 April 1987 | Falkirk | A | 2-1 | 4930 |
| 28 April 1987 | Hamilton | H | 2-1 | 7244 |
| 2 May 1987 | Hibernian | H | 2-1 | 9301 |
| 9 May 1987 | Motherwell | A | 0-1 | 2340 |
| 11 May 1987 | Hearts | A | 1-1 | 6779 |