Club
Club Shop Closure - Monday 15 June
10th June 2026
Dundee United Under-17s lifted the CAS Elite League Cup amid a dramatic penalty shootout victory over St Mirren after an entertaining 2-2 draw in regulation time.
Despite falling behind early on, our young charges showed resilience and determination alongside their talent and the sensational Jack Anderson rippled the net twice to reflect the performance in the scoreline. Just as the young Terrors looked towards victory and glory, St Mirren equalised late on, and the tie was destined for penalty kicks.
In a situation where a weaker team may have carried the disappointment of the late equaliser with them, our teenage Terrors dusted themselves down and secured the silverware by triumphing 3-2 in the shootout.
Goalkeeper Aidan McKimmie, who had been excellent throughout, capped off a notable performance by saving three of the five spot kicks he faced. The aforementioned Jack Anderson was rightly selected as the man of the match.
Ex-Dundee United academy graduate Stephen Thompson, himself a prolific striker, was on hand to present Jack with his deserved award.
Lead U17's Coach Paul Dixon said afterwards, “I am delighted for the players because they thoroughly deserve this moment. I thought our performance over the course of the match showed real maturity, especially after the setback of going behind early on. We created numerous chances, played some excellent football and never lost belief in what we were trying to do.
"The composure and mentality they showed in a penalty shootout environment says a lot about this group. Winning a national cup competition at this level is a significant achievement for the players and one they should all be very proud of. This will prove to be another important step in their development and something they can use as motivation moving forward.”
A delighted Academy Director Scott Allison added, "This is a tremendous achievement for the players and staff and a really proud moment for everyone connected to the academy. Success in competitions like this is never easy, and the group has shown quality, consistency and resilience throughout the campaign, leading to this success.
“What is particularly pleasing is the manner in which they’ve gone about it. The players represented the club exceptionally well through the group stages, overcoming Rangers in the semi-final and showing real character during difficult moments in the final.
"Credit must also go to all the staff, including Paul, Alex Cleland, Andy Payne and the support staff, for the work they put in every single day to help develop these young players, both on and off the pitch.
“While player development will always remain the priority, occasions like this are hugely important because they help create winning habits, build belief and give the players experiences they can carry with them throughout their careers.”
See more images from the match day gallery. Images are courtesy of the SNS and the Scottish FA
