With 2025 finally upon us, Aberdeen will be hoping to turn a corner after a challenging end to 2024 saw Jimmy Thelin's side go eight Premiership games without a victory.

The Dons still sit third in the table, but now Dundee United - who secured a 1-0 victory against Aberdeen last time out with an injury time winner - are hot on their heels just three points adrift in fourth.

And it will need to be a big performance at Pittodrie if the Reds are to prove to the fans that they've stuck to their resolution of securing victories in the new year.

READ MORE: Aberdeen playboy who tried to blackmail mystery royal believed he was 'criminal mastermind'

READ MORE: Calvin Ramsay stuck in limbo after ex-Aberdeen star's dream Liverpool move becomes a nightmare

They also come up against a Ross County side full of confidence after a rare away victory against Dundee and snatching a point with two injury time strikes against Hearts last time out.

Here are all the key details you need for Aberdeen's first fixture of 2025.

When is Aberdeen v Ross County?

The Dons will take on Ross County at Pittodrie on Thursday, January 2, in the first home game of the year. Kick-off is at 3pm.

How can I watch the game?

Unfortunately the game has not been selected for live TV or pay-per-view coverage, with Sky Sports showing both the Old Firm and Dundee derbies on Thursday.

International viewers can subscribe to watch live on RedTV and there will be an audio feed for those in the UK and Ireland.

You can keep up to date via Aberdeen's social media channels and find all the post-match reaction here on Aberdeen Live.

Join our Aberdeen FC Facebook group for all the latest Dons news

Who are the match officials?

David Dickinson will be taking charge of Thursday's clash, with Calum Spence and Scott Anderson listed as the assistant referees.

On VAR duty it's Kevin Clancy and he will be alongside assistant VAR Gary Hilland for this one.

Is there any team news?

Aberdeen remain without striker Pape Habib Gueye who is due to return from his injury in the coming weeks.

Dons trio Gavin Molloy, Graeme Shinnie and Jack MacKenzie are running the risk of suspension from accumulated yellow cards.

Alex Samuel is out for the visitors after sustaining a long-term thigh injury last month.

Sign up to our Aberdeen F.C newsletter to get the latest headlines, transfer news and more sent to your inbox