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

| Date_ | Opponent | Venue | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 August 1986 | Aberdeen | H | 2–1 | 10910 |
| 13 August 1986 | Clydebank | A | 0–0 | 1612 |
| 16 August 1986 | Rangers | A | 3–2 | 43995 |
| 23 August 1986 | Hearts | H | 1–0 | 11068 |
| 30 August 1986 | St. Mirren | H | 3–0 | 6168 |
| 6 September 1986 | Dundee | A | 2–0 | 12079 |
| 13 September 1986 | Celtic | H | 2–2 | 19792 |
| 20 September 1986 | Hamilton Academical | A | 5–1 | 2876 |
| 27 September 1986 | Hibernian | A | 1–1 | 5407 |
| 4 October 1986 | Falkirk | H | 2–0 | 5957 |
| 8 October 1986 | Motherwell | H | 4–0 | 5740 |
| 11 October 1986 | Aberdeen | A | 0–2 | 14922 |
| 18 October 1986 | Clydebank | H | 2–0 | 5314 |
| 25 October 1986 | Hearts | A | 2–2 | 14320 |