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Dundee v Aberdeen: Live stream, team news and more for Premiership clash The Dons make their first visit of the season to the City of Discovery looking to make it back-to-back league wins after their impressive comeback against Hearts last time out. It was a thrilling ending that secured three points last weekend, but Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson will be hoping for a much calmer fixture for the Red Army that brings more plenty more points. The Dons came from 1-0 down to snatch victory from Hearts in their opener last weekend, with around 4,000 fans now set to back the side at Dens Park this weekend. Steven Pressley's Dundee pose a significant threat having beaten Robinson's side twice last season, but he will be eager to reward the loyalty of the Aberdeen faithful with another positive result. And with a visit from Dundee in the League Cup knockouts also on the near horizon, there will be plenty of the Dons faithful hoping for a promising display on Tayside rather than going into the last 16 tie filled with dread. Here's all the key details for this one. When is Dundee v Aberdeen? The Dons take on Steven Pressley's side at Dens Park on Saturday, August 8. Kick-off in Tayside is at 3pm. Can I watch the game? Unfortunately the game is not being shown live on TV this weekend due to the 3pm blackout on Saturdays. RedTV subscribers outside the UK can catch all the action, while those in the UK will be provided with audio coverage. BBC Sportsound will have full coverage on the radio from Saturday afternoon's other Premiership ties including St Mirren v St Johnstone. You can keep to date via Aberdeen FC's social media channels and check out all the developments after full-time on Aberdeen Live. Who are the match officials? Calum Scott is the referee this weekend alongside assistant referees David Roome and Chris Gentles, with Alastair Grieve the fourth official. Greg Aitken is taking on VAR duties alongside assistant VAR official Sean Carr. Is there any team news? The Dons are without Ante Palaversa this weekend while they are waiting to see if Brad Lyons and Connor Ronan are fit enough to feature. Mats Knoester also misses out but he is edging closer to his comeback after returning to full training this week.