Football News

ANOTHER LATE WINNER

ANOTHER LATE WINNER

21-Jan-2012

DUMBARTON clinched victory with a late goal for the third match in a row. ...more

SONS GRAB LATE WINNER

SONS GRAB LATE WINNER

14-Jan-2012

DUMBARTON grabbed a late winner for a 1-0 home victory over Brechin City at the Rock. ...more

DRAMATIC WIN BEGINS YEAR

DRAMATIC WIN BEGINS YEAR

02-Jan-2012

DUMBARTON secured a priceless victory over second top Arbroath at the Rock on Monday evening. ...more

LATE BLOW AS SONS DRAW

LATE BLOW AS SONS DRAW

03-Dec-2011

A GOAL in the 95th minute cost Dumbarton two points when they hosted Forfar Athletic at the Rock stadium. ...more

SO CLOSE AGAIN AGAINST ARBROATH

SO CLOSE AGAIN AGAINST ARBROATH

05-Nov-2011

DUMBARTON lost to second division leaders Arbroath 4-3 for the second time this season. ...more

AT LAST SONS WIN AT HOME

AT LAST SONS WIN AT HOME

18-Oct-2011

DUMBARTON gained their first home league win of the season at home to Albion Rovers on a windy and bitterly cold evening. ...more

SONS SLUMP AT STENNY

SONS SLUMP AT STENNY

15-Oct-2011

DUMBARTON were well beaten by third-placed Stenhousemuir in an Irn-Bru Scottish League division two match at Ochilview. ...more

SONS SINK STENNY

SONS SINK STENNY

30-Aug-2011

For the second game in a row Dumbarton netted six goals as they advanced to the final of the Stirlingshire Cup. ...more

FIFERS HIT FOR SIX

FIFERS HIT FOR SIX

27-Aug-2011

DUMBARTON produced a stunning performance to thrash East Fife 6-0 at sunny Methil, in front of a 650-strong crowd. ...more

SONS SAG IN SECOND HALF

SONS SAG IN SECOND HALF

13-Aug-2011

DUMBARTON were well beaten by relegated Stirling Albion in their first home league game of the season. ...more

SPARKLING DIAMONDS DAZZLED SONS

SPARKLING DIAMONDS DAZZLED SONS

06-Aug-2011

DUMBARTON made a disappointing start to their Irn-Bru Scottish League second division campaign away to Airdrie United. ...more

SONS TROUBLED DUNDEE

SONS TROUBLED DUNDEE

30-Jul-2011

DUMBARTON eventually were well beaten by first division Dundee in the first round of the Scottish Communities League Cup, but for a long time they matched their full time rivals. ...more

LAST MINUTE VICTORY FOR SONS

LAST MINUTE VICTORY FOR SONS

24-Jul-2011

A BREAKAWAY goal by striker Pat Walker in the second minute of injury time gave Dumbarton a 3-2 win over East Stirling in the Ramsdens Cup. ...more

SONS TO GOOD FOR YOUNG JAGS

SONS TO GOOD FOR YOUNG JAGS

19-Jul-2011

DUMBARTON sauntered to a 4-1 victory over first division Partick Thistle at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS RATTLED SAINTS

SONS RATTLED SAINTS

12-Jul-2011

DUMBARTON put up a spirited second half show in losing 2-0 at home to premier division St Mirren. ...more

SONS START SEASON

SONS START SEASON

09-Jul-2011

DUMBARTON played their first pre-season challenge match at home to premier division side Motherwell. ...more

DRAW ENDS SONS SEASON

DRAW ENDS SONS SEASON

07-May-2011

DUMBARTON fought out a relaxed but often entertaining 0-0 draw with Forfar Athletic, ending their season seventh in the second division. ...more

SONS ARE SAFE

SONS ARE SAFE

30-Apr-2011

A FIGHTING draw away to champions Livingston ensured that Dumbarton cannot finish in the relegation play-off position in the second division. ...more

BRAVE SONS BATTLED HARD

BRAVE SONS BATTLED HARD

23-Apr-2011

A SPIRITED second half performance by Dumbarton was not enough to give them a share of the spoils at home to Ayr United. ...more

DIAMONDS HAD MORE SPARKLE

DIAMONDS HAD MORE SPARKLE

16-Apr-2011

DUMBARTON'S hopes of a second successive victory over Airdrie United at the Excelsior Stadium were dashed when they suffered a 2-1 defeat. ...more

SONS CANTER TO VITAL VICTORY

SONS CANTER TO VITAL VICTORY

09-Apr-2011

DUMBARTON took another vital step in steering clear of the relegation and play-offs zone with a 5-2 home win over bottom club Peterhead. ...more

SONS HAVE TO SETTLE FOR POINT

SONS HAVE TO SETTLE FOR POINT

02-Apr-2011

DUMBARTON missed the chance to climb away from the lower section of the league when they could only draw at home to Alloa Athletic. ...more

SONS THUMPED BY CITY

SONS THUMPED BY CITY

26-Mar-2011

DUMBARTON were hammered 6-0 by promotion-chasing Brechin City at a chilly Glebe Park. ...more

SONS TRIUMPH IN THRILLER

SONS TRIUMPH IN THRILLER

19-Mar-2011

DUMBARTON moved up to sixth place in the second division table with an exciting 4-2 win over East Fife at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

LEADERS TOO GOOD FOR SONS

LEADERS TOO GOOD FOR SONS

05-Mar-2011

SECOND division leaders Livingston proved too strong for Dumbarton at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS GO SIX GAMES UNBEATEN

SONS GO SIX GAMES UNBEATEN

22-Feb-2011

DUMBARTON comprehensively beat Peterhead at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium to retain sixth spot in the second division table. ...more

LATE STUNNER FOR SONS

LATE STUNNER FOR SONS

12-Feb-2011

A 90th minute goal robbed Dumbarton of what would have been a deserved three points at home to Airdrie United. ...more

WASPS STUNG BY SONS

WASPS STUNG BY SONS

05-Feb-2011

DUMBARTON finally moved off the bottom of the Irn-Bru second division with a thrilling win at Alloa. ...more

EXCELLING AT EXCELSIOR

EXCELLING AT EXCELSIOR

01-Feb-2011

DUMBARTON showed their best form of the season in a fine win over Airdrie United at the Excelsior Stadium. ...more

DUMBARTON WELL BEATEN

DUMBARTON WELL BEATEN

29-Jan-2011

AN EXPERIENCED and powerful Brechin City team overwhelmed Dumbarton at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

DOUBLE STRIKE STUNS SONS

DOUBLE STRIKE STUNS SONS

25-Jan-2011

A LATE brace of goals in a minute enabled Forfar Athletic to pick up a scarcely deserved victory over Dumbarton at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

WASPS SWATTED BY SONS

WASPS SWATTED BY SONS

18-Jan-2011

DUMBARTON shocked promotion hopefuls Alloa Athletic with a stunning 4-1 victory at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

LATE GOAL FLOORS SONS

LATE GOAL FLOORS SONS

15-Jan-2011

DUMBARTON lost out in this bottom of the second division clash in a persistent downpour at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS LOSING START TO 2011

SONS LOSING START TO 2011

02-Jan-2011

DUMBARTON were the first foots at Somerset Park, Ayr, on Sunday and left a gift of three points for third-placed United. ...more

SONS KEEP THE CUP

SONS KEEP THE CUP

16-Nov-2010

DUMBARTON retained the Stirlingshire Cup with a 2-0 win over Falkirk at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium on a bitterly cold night. ...more

SONS CLOSE THE GAP

SONS CLOSE THE GAP

13-Nov-2010

A SECOND home victory in successive games enabled Dumbarton to move to within one point of Peterhead at the foot of the second division. ...more

LIVI LIONS TOO STRONG

LIVI LIONS TOO STRONG

06-Nov-2010

A SPIRITED Dumbarton performance was not enough when they travelled to play promotion hopefuls Livingston at Almondvale. ...more

DEBUT WIN FOR NEW SONS BOSS

DEBUT WIN FOR NEW SONS BOSS

30-Oct-2010

A YOUNG Dumbarton side rewarded new interim manager Alan Adamson with a gutsy win over East Fife at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS AGONY CONTINUES

SONS AGONY CONTINUES

23-Oct-2010

DUMBARTON slumped to another confidence-sapping defeat at the hands of Stenhousemuir in front of a meagre 392 crowd at Ochilview. ...more

SONS OUTGUNNED AGAIN

SONS OUTGUNNED AGAIN

02-Oct-2010

A YOUNG Airdrie United side proved much too good for struggling Dumbarton in front of an 812 crowd on a dreich afternoon at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

HONOURS EVEN AT ALLOA

HONOURS EVEN AT ALLOA

18-Sep-2010

THE battle between the second division's second top and second bottom sides, Alloa Athletic and Dumbarton, ended in a 0-0 stalemate. ...more

SONS WIN AT LAST

SONS WIN AT LAST

11-Sep-2010

DUMBARTON chalked up their first league of the season at the fifth time of asking a the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

FIFERS HAMMER SONS

FIFERS HAMMER SONS

28-Aug-2010

DUMBARTON slumped to their worst defeat for many years when they travelled to play East Fife at New Bayview. ...more

YOUNG SONS IN SEMI

YOUNG SONS IN SEMI

24-Aug-2010

DUMBARTON, the holders, won through to the semi-finals of the Stirlingshire Cup with a convincing 2-1 win over Stenhousemuir at Ochilview. ...more

SONS SAD START CONTINUES

SONS SAD START CONTINUES

21-Aug-2010

DUMBARTON'S sorry start to the competitive season continued with a woeful 1-0 defeat away to Ayr United at Somerset Park. ...more

SONS LOSE TO CHAMPS

SONS LOSE TO CHAMPS

14-Aug-2010

THIRD division champions Livingston were the guests for Dumbarton's first home league match of the season — and were too good for their hosts. ...more

HORROR START FOR SONS

HORROR START FOR SONS

07-Aug-2010

DUMBARTON got their Irn-Bru Scottish League second division campaign off to the worst possible start away to Forfar Athletic. ...more

DOONHAMERS WERE TOO GOOD

DOONHAMERS WERE TOO GOOD

31-Jul-2010

A YOUNG Dumbarton side went out in the first round of the Co-operative Insurance Cup, losing 5-1 to first division Queen of the South in front of a 1,329-strong crowd at Palmerston Park. ...more

SONS STRUGGLE AGAINST BANKIES

SONS STRUGGLE AGAINST BANKIES

28-Jul-2010

DUMBARTON just avoided their faces matching their opponents partly red strip when they salvaged a draw against junior side Clydebank in the first local derby for nine years. ...more

SONS SHARE SPOILS WITH SAINTS

SONS SHARE SPOILS WITH SAINTS

19-Jul-2010

DUMBARTON gained a morale-boosting 2-2 draw with premier division St Mirren in front of a crowd of nearly 1,000 in this latest pre-season challenge match at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

OXFORD A DEGREE AHEAD

OXFORD A DEGREE AHEAD

17-Jul-2010

DUMBARTON welcomed English League 2 side Oxford United for an entertaining friendly match at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium, but were well beaten. ...more

SONS STUN THE JAGS

SONS STUN THE JAGS

13-Jul-2010

DUMBARTON shocked first division Partick Thistle with a well-deserved win at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS START NEW SEASON

SONS START NEW SEASON

10-Jul-2010

DUMBARTON opened the new season with a rain-soaked trip to play third division Annan Athletic at Galabank. ...more

SCOTS WOMEN WIN AT DUMBARTON

SCOTS WOMEN WIN AT DUMBARTON

23-May-2010

Scotland warmed up for their next round of qualifying matches in a few weeks with a scrappy but convincing win over Northern Ireland at the sun-drenched Strathclyde Homes Stadium in Dumbarton. ...more

DEFEAT ENDS SONS SEASON

DEFEAT ENDS SONS SEASON

01-May-2010

DUMBARTON slumped to a surprise defeat against already relegated Clyde at breezy Broadwood. ...more

PLAY-OFF DREAM ENDED

PLAY-OFF DREAM ENDED

24-Apr-2010

DUMBARTON huffed and they puffed but they failed to blow the house down against Arbroath at the Strathclyde Home Stadium. ...more

SONS SHOCK LEADERS

SONS SHOCK LEADERS

17-Apr-2010

DUMBARTON halted Alloa Athletic's march towards the second division title with a stunning victory at sunny Recreation Park. ...more

SONS STUN BINOS

SONS STUN BINOS

03-Apr-2010

DUMBARTON pulled off a memorable victory against Stirling Albion at Forthbank. ...more

WIND BLEW AWAY SONS

WIND BLEW AWAY SONS

27-Mar-2010

TWO freak wind-assisted goals helped visitors Peterhead to a well-earned victory over Dumbarton at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS GAIN REVENGE

SONS GAIN REVENGE

23-Mar-2010

DUMBARTON produced a sound performance to beat Stenhousemuir 2-1 at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium and move above them into fifth place in the second division. ...more

SONS HOLD ON FOR POINT

SONS HOLD ON FOR POINT

20-Mar-2010

DUMBARTON fought doggedly all afternoon and deserved their 0-0 draw with second top Cowdenbeath at sunny Central Park. ...more

SONS GRAB VITAL WIN

SONS GRAB VITAL WIN

16-Mar-2010

DUMBARTON gained an important three points in their bid to reach the second division play-offs away to Clyde at the Broadwood Stadium. ...more

SONS BEAT LEADERS

SONS BEAT LEADERS

09-Mar-2010

DUMBARTON stunned league leaders Alloa Athletic with an emphatic victory at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS STRUGGLE AT HOME

SONS STRUGGLE AT HOME

06-Mar-2010

A COMBINATION of bad luck and poor finishing deprived Dumbarton of any reward from their home game against Brechin City. ...more

SONS SLUMP IN SECOND HALF

SONS SLUMP IN SECOND HALF

27-Feb-2010

DUMBARTON failed to cash in on first half superiority and slumped to a 3-1 defeat in front of a 448-strong crowd at a bitterly cold Gayfield Park, Arbroath. ...more

SONS CRASH IN DERBY MATCH

SONS CRASH IN DERBY MATCH

16-Feb-2010

DUMBARTON lost at home to second-placed Stirling Albion in a rearranged second division match. ...more

SONS STUN FIFERS

SONS STUN FIFERS

06-Feb-2010

A SCINTILLATING first half performance was the key to a fine Dumbarton victory away to East Fife. ...more

SONS BEAT LEADERS

SONS BEAT LEADERS

23-Jan-2010

DUMBARTON played their first match of 2010 and were delighted with a victory over league leaders Cowdenbeath. ...more

SONS WELL BEATEN

SONS WELL BEATEN

12-Dec-2009

A FOGGY afternoon in old Dumbarton town passed very enjoyably for visitors East Fife, who coasted to an easy 3-0 win. ...more

SONS EDGE OUT BLUE TOON

SONS EDGE OUT BLUE TOON

08-Dec-2009

A PENALTY by Scott Chaplain gave Dumbarton an important home win tonight which moved them up to fifth place in the second division. ...more

SONS OUT OF CUP

SONS OUT OF CUP

05-Dec-2009

DUMBARTON crashed out of The Active Nation Scottish Cup at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium, despite a brave defensive performance. ...more

UNBEATEN RUN ENDS IN FIFE

UNBEATEN RUN ENDS IN FIFE

14-Nov-2009

DUMBARTON could not extend their five game unbeaten run when they travelled to play league leaders Cowdenbeath at Central Park. ...more

SONS SECOND HALF SURGE

SONS SECOND HALF SURGE

07-Nov-2009

DUMBARTON gained yet another away victory when they crushed Stenhousemuir 3-0 at Ochilview. ...more

SONS UNLUCKY NOT TO WIN

SONS UNLUCKY NOT TO WIN

31-Oct-2009

DUMBARTON came close to beating in form Brechin City at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium — but were foiled by the keeper and the woodwork. ...more

SONS HELD ON FOR VICTORY

SONS HELD ON FOR VICTORY

24-Oct-2009

DUMBARTON gained their first home league win of the season with a hard fought 1-0 win over managerless Arbroath at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

THREE IN A ROW FOR SONS

THREE IN A ROW FOR SONS

17-Oct-2009

DUMBARTON gained their third away win a row with a comprehensive 3-1 victory over Alloa Athletic at Recreation Park. ...more

SONS GRAB SECOND AWAY WIN

SONS GRAB SECOND AWAY WIN

10-Oct-2009

DUMBARTON fans returned happy from the long trip to New Bayview, Methil, on Saturday after their side recorded their second away victory of the season. ...more

LATE WINNER SHOCKED SONS

LATE WINNER SHOCKED SONS

03-Oct-2009

A BRAVE performance by Dumbarton against league leaders Stirling Albion at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium went unrewarded when the visitors netted a late winner. ...more

SORRY SONS LOSE AGAIN

SORRY SONS LOSE AGAIN

19-Sep-2009

DUMBARTON slumped to their fifth league defeat and bottom place in the second division with a poor display at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

TEN MAN SONS FIGHT FOR DRAW

TEN MAN SONS FIGHT FOR DRAW

12-Sep-2009

DUMBARTON gained their second point of the Scottish League second division campaign with a 0-0 draw against Stenhousemuir at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

LITTLE LUCK AT BRECHIN

LITTLE LUCK AT BRECHIN

29-Aug-2009

DUMBARTON'S poor start in the Irn-Bru Scottish League second division continued with yet another 3-1 defeat on Saturday — their fourth loss by that score since the campaign began. ...more

SONS GRAB FIRST POINT

SONS GRAB FIRST POINT

22-Aug-2009

DUMBARTON gained their first point after promotion to the Irn-Bru Scottish League second division with a 3-3 home draw against relegated Clyde. ...more

SECOND LEAGUE DEFEAT

SECOND LEAGUE DEFEAT

15-Aug-2009

DUMBARTON are already finding out how tough life is in the Irn-Bru Scottish League second division. ...more

SONS WELL BELOW PAR

SONS WELL BELOW PAR

01-Aug-2009

DUMBARTON went out of the Co-operative Insurance Cup in the first round when they were well beaten 5-0 by Dunfermline Athletic at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

BORO TOO STRONG

BORO TOO STRONG

22-Jul-2009

CHAMPIONSHIP side Middlesbrough showed the gulf between their level and the Scottish second division when they played a friendly against Dumbarton. ...more

SAINTS MARCH IN

SAINTS MARCH IN

16-Jul-2009

Premier league St Mirren were too good for Dumbarton in front of an 1,109 crowd at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium, winning 3-0. ...more

SONS BACK IN ACTION

SONS BACK IN ACTION

14-Jul-2009

DUMBARTON began their programme of pre-season friendlies with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Partick Thistle tonight. ...more

CHAMPIONS SONS RECEIVE TROPHY

CHAMPIONS SONS RECEIVE TROPHY

09-May-2009

DUMBARTON ended their title-winning campaign in the Irn-Bru Scottish League third division in style at Galabank. ...more

DUMBARTON CLINCH TITLE

DUMBARTON CLINCH TITLE

02-May-2009

DUMBARTON became the champions of division three in remarkable style at the Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more

SONS TOP THE TABLE

SONS TOP THE TABLE

25-Apr-2009

DUMBARTON'S bid for the Scottish League third division title took a massive step forward at the sunlit Strathclyde Homes Stadium. ...more