The 1981–82 season was the 73rd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 1981 to 30 June 1982.
United finished in third place, securing UEFA Cup football for the following season.
Dundee United played a total of 60 competitive matches during the 1981–82 season.
[1] All results are written with Dundee United's score first.
Own goals in italics