1986–87 Dundee United F.C. season UEFA Cup UEFA Cup

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 September 1986 | Lens | A | 0–1 | 11330 |
| 1 October 1986 | Lens | H | 2–0 | 11645 |
| 22 October 1986 | Universitatea Craiova | H | 3–0 | 10728 |
| 5 November 1986 | Universitatea Craiova | A | 0–1 | 35000 |
| 26 November 1986 | Hajduk Split | H | 2–0 | 11569 |
| 10 December 1986 | Hajduk Split | A | 0–0 | 26000 |
| 4 March 1987 | Barcelona | H | 1–0 | 21322 |
| 18 March 1987 | Barcelona | A | 2–1 | 42000 |
| 8 April 1987 | Mönchengladbach | H | 0–0 | 15789 |
| 22 April 1987 | Mönchengladbach | A | 2–0 | 33500 |
| 6 May 1987 | Gothenburg | A | 0–1 | 50053 |
| 20 May 1987 | Gothenburg | H | 1–1 | 20911 |