 Although missing out on the automatic promotion slot through winning the league, United won promotion through the play-off system, beating Partick Thistle 3–2 over two legs.United secured the play-off on the final day of the season, drawing with 3rd-placed Morton and finishing 2nd on goal difference.United scored freely at home in the league, particularly in the second half of the season, including 8–0 and 6–1 wins over Dumbarton and a 6–0 triumph against Clydebank.