Aberdeen FC's recent momentum was halted by a 3-2 defeat away to Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. The loss leaves Robinson's side seventh in the table with 11 points from nine matches, a position they will aim to improve when they host Falkirk this Saturday. Their record of three wins, two draws, and four losses leaves them 13 points behind leaders Celtic.
Zidane Iqbal gave the hosts an early lead in the 14th minute, but Aberdeen responded through Nesta Guinness-Walker's first goal for the club just before the half-hour mark. The parity was short-lived, as Dylan Tait restored Dundee United's advantage two minutes later. Aberdeen levelled again after the break when Connor Ronan scored in the 56th minute, but Zachary Sapsford netted the winner for United in the 72nd minute.
Match details
The match saw a disallowed goal for Dundee United in the 62nd minute when VAR ruled Zac Sapsford offside following an assist from Daniel Bennie. Aberdeen had more possession and shots but were less clinical, with only three of their 20 attempts hitting the target. The visitors made four changes to their starting lineup, bringing in Stuart Armstrong, Jack Milne, Gavin Molloy and Ayoub Mouloua.
Brad Lyons received a yellow card for Aberdeen in the 17th minute. Substitute Lachie Rose missed a late chance to extend Dundee United's lead, and Aberdeen saw a stoppage-time header cleared off the line.
League context
This result ends a run of two wins and a draw in Aberdeen's last three league games, a sequence that included a 4-0 victory at Motherwell and a 3-1 home win over St Mirren. Their recent form over the last five matches stands at two wins, one draw, and two losses. The team has now scored 10 and conceded 10 goals this season, leaving them with a zero goal difference. Top scorer Kevin Nisbet, who provided the assist for Guinness-Walker's goal, has four league goals from nine appearances.
Aberdeen's next match is at Pittodrie Stadium against ninth-placed Falkirk on Wednesday, 28 October, with kick-off at 19:45.
