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United have an absolute mountain to climb in their bid to retain Premiership status. By Gareth Scott Eight points behind with five games remaining means that Sunday's visit of Hamilton Accies is a must win. By the time the game kicks off at 3pm we will know where we stand as Kilmarnock have a lunchtime kick off in Inverness. Arabs everywhere will be hoping that Caley can do us a huge favour and that by the time 5pm arrives that the deficit is down to five points. United are in unfamiliar territory after eight top six finishes in a row but this is a real serious situation and the facts are that, to stand any chance of staying up, five wins out of five are required and even then we are relying on favours. A remarkable statistic is that from the six wins this season there has only been one win against teams in the bottom six, therefore things certainly need to change. Hamilton have also had a tough season but are in a strong position to stay up and they will be on a high after a great win against Dundee the last time out. United have only managed to take a single point from the three games against Accies this season and that was down at New Douglas Park in February when a late Kawashima penalty save secured United a point. The last time United hosted  Martin Canning's side they battered the visitors only to lose out 2-1. Sadly United lost out at Hampden last Saturday, but no one can dispute that the better side on the day went out and hopefully the players can take heart from that. There will be a doubt about the fitness of Coll Donaldson, whilst Guy Demel and Paul Dixon performed really well as substitutes against Hibs and they will surely be in the Manager's thoughts. C'mon United !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ticket Info:  Season ticket holders have the opportunity to invite a friend for absolutely free! With only five games remaining and United eight points behind Kilmarnock in the Ladbrokes Premiership, your support is vital in the battle to secure premiership safety. That is why we are asking season ticket holders to gift a friend with their voucher H to be exchanged for a Hamilton match ticket at the Tannadice Ticket Centre. Due to demand, we would ask that this exchange is made prior to 1pm on Saturday. To ensure as many supporters as possible can take up this offer, season ticket holders in possession of a spare Voucher H can hand it into the Ticket Centre to enable other fans to attend Sunday’s game for free. Prices for the home support are as follows:- Admission to the George Fox Stand (Upper and Lower tiers) and the Eddie Thompson Stand Upper is by seat specific matchday ticket (purchased in advance at the ticket centre or online at dufc.co) or season ticket only. United fans can purchase admission at the cash turnstiles of the Eddie Thompson Lower and Jerry Kerr Stand on the day of the game.  Please note the Jerry Kerr Stand is an upper tier stand. We would respectfully request that all tickets, including season tickets, are used for the specific seat number detailed on the ticket to ensure that all supporters can readily and safely be seated. Season ticket holders who find their seat taken should speak to the nearest matchday steward for assistance.  The Ticket Centre in Tannadice Street will sell United end matchday tickets until 3pm on 24 April whilst online orders can be placed at dufc.co/tickets/ until 12 noon on the day of the game. Tickets ordered (online or by phone) for collection and/or after the postal deadline must be uplifted from the Ticket Centre. *Full time students must be in possession of a valid photo matric to qualify for a pre purchased concession ticket for the George Fox or Eddie Thompson Lower tiers, and the Fair Play Lower. The away support is housed in the Jerry Kerr Stand section D - upper tier prices apply. (see above) Please be aware that proof of age may be requested for concession prices. The Health Safety Team at the Club have asked that Dundee United remind all supporters that they should mainly remain seated during a match in the interest of their own and other spectators’ safety. All fans are respectfully requested to conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring the Club and its supporters into disrepute and adhere to the Dundee United Ground Regulations. Please click here for information on Unacceptable Conduct.