Despite that loss, United still have plenty to play for this season with a top-six spot well within their grasp and the opportunity of European football.
And the manager is determined his side get back on track against the Staggies in Dingwall in Sunday's televised kick-off.
Goodwin, whose side dumped Don Cowie's men 3-0 at Tannadice last time, said: "Ross County away is always a difficult game, their home record speaks for itself. They are difficult to beat up there, so we know it's going to be a tough game. We put in a good performance against ...