Aberdeen 1 - 2 Dundee United

A mixed pair of results in the Premier Reserve League began with a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home by Dundee United followed by a highly encouraging 'correction' in the shape of a 5-0 win at Falkirk.
The difference in the two performances and results was largely explained by the calibre of the respective teams which coach Teddy Scott was able to field. In the United game the side was badly hit by injuries and first team calls leaving them, for instance, with a young pair of full-backs in Lee Gardner and Alan Selbie.
They were also without defensive mainstay Brian Irvine and others and the reorganisation obviously affected the shape of the team.
In contrast, the Tannadice side had Paul Sturrock in their line-up seeking first team match fitness and this told its tale in the second-half when he proved too good for the Dons defence and made the winner for McPhee. In the first-half Peter Weir had equalised United's early strike with a superb free-kick.

Source: Match Programme 31st October 1987