Overview
- Jacob Murrell put Falkirk ahead with a header from a Ryan Strain corner in the fourth minute, giving the visitors an early lead.
- Dundee United dominated long spells after half-time and created numerous chances before Michael Forbes rose in stoppage time to head home the equaliser.
- United assistant Lee Sharp publicly criticised a VAR review that cleared an alleged stamp on Jesse Randall and said he was baffled by how quickly the decision was made.
- Falkirk manager John McGlynn said his side were frustrated to concede late, blamed fixture fatigue for a drop in energy, and praised goalkeeper Scott Bain for crucial saves.
- United handed Rangers loanee Lyall Cameron his debut and operated with assistant Lee Sharp on the touchline while manager Jim Goodwin recovered from a recent hospital stay.