Police have warned Dundee United and Aberdeen fans against causing any trouble ahead of their meeting at Tannadice this weekend.
The SPFL rivals come head-to-head in the first round of matches and officers will be out in force to ensure incidents are kept to a minimum around the ground.
Trouble flared before the sides met in January, with damage caused to the Ambassador bar on Clepington Road by supporters.
Chief Inspector Sandy Brodie, Match Commander said: “I want to ensure that everyone enjoys the game in a safe environment and officers will be working with partners throughout the stadium to minimise disorder and antisocial behaviour and to ensure that the vast majority of fans who wish only to support their team have the opportunity to do so.
“I know the vast majority of supporters and their families will be there to enjoy a great match and will do so responsibly. Recent experience though indicates that some supporters see their attendance at a football match as an opportunity to drink to excess and misbehave within the ground. I want to remind those persons that their actions will not be tolerated and that there is no place for disorderly behaviour in our football grounds, towns and cities.
“Anyone whose behaviour is not acceptable is likely to be arrested and, where appropriate, we will pursue a Football Banning Order. Please remember that a Football Banning Order can be granted against anyone using unacceptable behaviour including the use of threatening, insulting or abusive words or disorderly conduct.
“As a result of close analysis of arrests at football matches and where we can reasonably anticipate unacceptable behaviour occurring at fixtures, a very robust policing and stewarding approach is adopted.
“Fans travelling to the game should not drink alcohol on coaches. Those who attend the ground under the influence of alcohol may not permitted entry into the stadium and could well be arrested.
“Police Scotland officers from other areas of the country will be on duty throughout the day to assist local officers in enforcing legislation in respect of football and alcohol before, during and after the match to minimise any disorder or antisocial behaviour.
“My message is very simple, come and enjoy the day but do so behaving in an appropriate manner and help us make this a really enjoyable sporting occasion.”