United finished sixth in the Scottish Premier League.

[6] They began the season under the management of Peter Houston.

But on 28 January 2013, Houston left the club by mutual consent,[7] having previously announced his decision to leave at the end of the season.

[10] Two days later Partick Thistle manager Jackie McNamara was appointed on a three-year contract,[11] with Simon Donnelly appointed as his assistant.

[12] Win Draw Loss Postponed Dundee United entered at the Third qualifying round.