Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 23 Aug 2026
Police probe missile strike on Dundee keeper in derby
Dundee goalkeeper Owen Goodman was hit by a missile thrown from the crowd during a heated derby at Tannadice.
O. Goodman
player
Who
Owen Goodman
What
Struck by missile during match
When
22 August 2026
Where
Tannadice
What happened. Police are investigating after Dundee goalkeeper Owen Goodman was struck by a missile thrown from the crowd during Dundee's 2-0 win against Dundee United at Tannadice.
- Goodman was hit while taking a goal kick.
- He was not injured and spoke to police after the match.
- The incident follows a report on crowd disorder in Scottish football.
“Thankfully the man was not injured, however this type of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”
— Constable Matthew Boath
Police are working with both clubs to identify the culprit, and the SPFL awaits the match delegate's report.
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