That win, courtesy of Dylan Easton’s sublime second-half goal, inflicted what was a first defeat of the league campaign for Jim Goodwin’s team in front of 2,000 travelling Kirkcaldy faithful in the Shed End.
And it also extended the Stark’s Park sides winning league run to five matches, and their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven outings in what has been a stunning season so far for Ian Murray’s team.
Here are some of the best pictures from Saturday’s match...
5. Dundee United 0-1 Raith Rovers
Dylan Easton enjoys the moment at full time with the travelling Raith Rovers support after netting the eventual winner Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
6. Dundee United 0-1 Raith Rovers
Lewis Vaughan pumps his fists during the celebrations after the match with the travelling Raith Rovers support Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
7. DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 16: Raith Rovers Manager Ian Murray applauds at full time during a cinch Championship match between Dundee United and Raith Rovers at Tannadice Park, on December 16, 2023, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND - DECEMBER 16: Raith Rovers Manager Ian Murray applauds at full time during a cinch Championship match between Dundee United and Raith Rovers at Tannadice Park, on December 16, 2023, in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group) Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
8. Dundee United 0-1 Raith Rovers
A young Raith Rovers fan gives midfielder Sam Stanton a thumbs up during the celebrations after the match Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group