1981–82 Dundee United F.C. season

The 1981–82 season was the 73rd year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 1981 to 30 June 1982. United finished in third place, securing UEFA Cup football for the following season.

Match results
Dundee United played a total of 60 competitive matches during the 1981–82 season.

Legend
All results are written with Dundee United's score first. Own goals in italics