The 1987–88 season was the 86th season in which Dundee competed at a Scottish national level, playing in the Scottish Premier Division.

Dundee would change kit manufacturers to Matchwinner, introducing white and red stripes to the top of their jersey.

[3] Striker Tommy Coyne would top the Premier Division scoring charts with 33 goals in the league.

[4] Statistics provided by Dee Archive.

[2] Statistics provided by Dee Archive.