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

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 1986 | Rangers | H | 0–0 | 20171 |
| 1 November 1986 | St. Mirren | A | 1–0 | 3930 |
| 8 November 1986 | Dundee | H | 0–3 | 11733 |
| 15 November 1986 | Celtic | A | 0–1 | 34319 |
| 19 November 1986 | Hamilton Academical | H | 3–0 | 4280 |
| 22 November 1986 | Hibernian | H | 1–0 | 6862 |
| 29 November 1986 | Falkirk | A | 1–2 | 4500 |
| 3 December 1986 | Motherwell | A | 2–0 | 2312 |
| 6 December 1986 | Aberdeen | H | 0–0 | 10242 |
| 13 December 1986 | Clydebank | A | 2–1 | 1396 |
| 20 December 1986 | Hearts | H | 3–1 | 11749 |
| 27 December 1986 | Rangers | A | 0–2 | 42165 |
| 6 January 1987 | St. Mirren | H | 2-0 | 5798 |
| 10 January 1987 | Celtic | H | 3-2 | 19020 |