Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer told BBC Scotland: "We are a little bit disappointed because in the second-half, we perhaps deserved a point. "The first half, there were too many thoughts in the minds of the players. We were a little too slow. But it's normal, we worked for three days together with a new formation.

Sam Dalby scored the only goal of the game as Dundee United ended a run of four straight defeats with a 1-0 win over Motherwell at Tannadice. The on-loan Wrexham striker made the difference in a match containing precious few clear-cut chances.

Michael Wimmer's reign as Motherwell manager began with a defeat as Sam Dalby's goal earned Dundee United a first win in four Scottish Premiership games. The Fir Park side have now lost six consecutive matches and now slip down to ninth.