Dundee derby preview

Some facts and figures ahead of this evening's big game at Tannadice, which is live on BT Sport with a 7.45pm kick-off...

The last meeting between the teams was in August 2017 when Dundee won 2-1 at Dens Park in the Betfred Cup.
The most recent league derby was in May 2016 when Dundee won 2-1 at Dens Park with a last-minute winner from Craig Wighton that saw United relegated from the Premiership.
Dundee United's last derby victory was 3-0 at Tannadice in May 2015, helped by a Nadir Ciftci double.
Dundee's last win at Tannadice was 2-1 in August 2004 thanks to goals from Steve Lovell (penalty) and John Sutton.
The last Dundee derby outside the top flight was in March 1996 when Dundee United won 2-0 at Tannadice.
The last player to score a hat-trick in this fixture was in September 2000 when Juan Sara scored all three goals in a 3-0 win for Dundee.