Dundee United women secure Premier League survival as Danni McGinley strikes in nerve-shredding Hamilton decider

Dundee United women secured their Premier League status with a nerve-shredding draw against Hamilton Accies at Gussie Park.

United entered the contest knowing that avoiding defeat against the Lanarkshire outfit would ensure they avoided a relegation playoff, given their two-point advantage over the visitors.

And Graeme Hart’s side claimed the lead from the penalty spot in the second half.

United won a free-kick on the edge of the box, before the Assistant seemed to upgrade it to a penalty.

Which was then converted. 1-0 United, deservedly so as well. pic.twitter.com/bAORWxStUk

— Alex Marr (@alexmarr98) May 21, 2023

Leigha Dobbins was felled in the box and Danni McGinley stepped up to calmly slot home her 17th goal of a splendid campaign.

However, Accies ensured a fraught finale when Eilidh Austin restored parity going into the closing stages.

However, the hosts held firm, sealing a 10th placed finish in United’s maiden SWPL season; a fine achievement as they seek to consolidate and progress.

The Tangerines will be joined by Montrose in the top-flight next term after they won the SWPL2 title.