Dundee secured theirfortnight's first Premiership points with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen at Dens Park. The 22‑year‑old winger Joe Bevan opened the scoring with an inswinging cross to Joe Westley, who volleyed home in the ninth minute. Bevan added a second from the left, beating Marius Muller in the 56th minute for a decisive goal. The hosts maintained pressure, but Aberdeen struggled, with Dan Happe and Owen Goodman missing chances and Stephen Robinson receiving a yellow card for protesting. Dundee manager Steven Pressley retained the same XI that lost 1-0 to Celtic, but made a double χρήστη, sending on Ayoub Mouloua and Lewis Smith for the second half. The supporters’ boos were muted by the winning performance, leaving Aberdeen with a disappointing start to the season.

Despite a slow start, Dundee’s tactical consistency and Bevan’s flair proved enough to secure a hard‑earned victory, setting a positive tone for their campaign. The result leaves Dundee with momentum and an early points advantage, while Aberdeen must regroup to avoid further points deficits.

The match highlights the importance of early breakthroughs in Scottish Premiership matches, underlining how a single player’s impact can swing the outcome of a game.