United were managed by Ray McKinnon, during the 2016–17 season.[6] Following the club's relegation at the end of the previous season manager Mixu Paatelainen departed the club during the close season on 4 May 2016.[7] On 12 May 2016, McKinnon was appointed manager on a three-year contract,[8] after compensation was agreed with his previous club Raith Rovers.[9] He had resigned from Raith Rovers on 11 May.[10]
During the 2016–17 season, United used thirty different players in competitive games. The table below shows the number of appearances and goals scored by each player.[11][12]
Updated to match(es) played on 30 July 2016. Source: BBC Rules for classification: 1) Points, 2) goal difference, 3) goals scored, 4) away goals scored, 5) matches won, 6) away matches won, 7) drawing of lots[13] (Q) Qualified for the phase indicated