Dundee United finished the previous season in fourth place which allowed them to enter the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.

United began the season under the management of Jack Ross who was appointed on a two-year deal following the departure of Tam Courts.

[3][4] Following the dismissal of Ross, the club's assistant coach Liam Fox was given the reigns to take over, signing a two-year deal.

[9][10] Dundee United's relegation to the Scottish Championship was confirmed on the final day of the season following a defeat to Motherwell.

Despite dropping to the second tier, Goodwin signed a new two-year deal to remain as manager in May 2023.