What channel is Dundee United vs Aberdeen? Live stream, TV, ref, VAR and team news details

After a dream start to life at Aberdeen, Jimmy Thelin's honeymoon period is well and truly over.

The Swedish boss guided his side to a blistering start to the season, as they looked like emerging as Celtic's main rivals for the Premiership title. But a crashing Premier Sports Cup defeat against the Hoops started a run of just two wins in 10 games, and the Dons were trounced 4-0 by Kilmarnock on Boxing Day. The tricky fixtures keep on coming, as Jim Goodwin's Dundee United play host in an end-of-year New Firm derby, and they have been one of the Premiership's standout sides on their return to the top tier.

After winning the Championship last season, United already look to have secured another season in the top flight - and sit fourth in the standings, only six points behind Aberdeen - so three points could be a massive step towards overtaking the Dons in the table, and challenging for European football come the end of the campaign. Sam Dalby has been key to their chances and the in-form Englishman will be licking his lips at the prospect of facing an increasingly leaky looking Dons defence.

It should be a cracking clash and Record Sport can ensure that you don't miss a moment of drama.

Dundee United welcome Aberdeen on December 29 with kick-off at 5.15pm.

Yes! The Premiership meeting will be broadcast by Premier Sports. Coverage begins at 4:45pm on Premier Sports 1. The programme lasts all the way until 7.45pm.

Premier Sports customers will be able to follow the match live on the channel's website. Those looking to subscribe to the channel can do so HERE for a monthly fee starting at £10.99. Subscribers can also live stream the game via the Premier Sports app.

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