 In September, Paddy Connolly scored the winner in a 2–1 win over Hamilton Academical at Tannadice, and an own goal gave United the points in a 1–0 home win over St Mirren.Connolly then scored twice in a 3–0 win over Hamilton in the 2nd round of the League Challenge Cup at Tannadice, and a Jim Bett goal and Billy McKinlay penalty gave United the points in a 2–1 win against Clydebank at Kilbowie.United went down 2–1 at home to Airdrieonians before a youthful team won 1–0 away to Clydebank in the quarter-finals of the League Challenge Cup.