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Historical archive of Dumbarton FC. Proud followers of the Sons of the Rock. Sponsored by Sons Trust.
Craig McGuffie
41 appearances
4 goals
📷 Andy Scott.
June 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Finlay Gray
128 appearances
16 goals
📷 Andy Scott.
June 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
On this day in 2012, Dumbarton thrashed Airdrie United 4-1 at the Excelsior stadium for a 6-2 aggregate win to gain promotion to the (now) championship. A Craig Dargo brace and goals from Mark Gilhaney and Tony Wallace sealed the play off win.
Details-
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May 20, 2025 at 6:40 AM
One year ago today, @Dumbartonfc won the league one play offs after Michael Ruth’s brace sealed a 2-2 draw at Ainslie Park against Spartans for a 4-3 aggregate win. Match details-https://sonsarchive.co.uk/matchdetails.php?id=5444
May 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
On this day in 1995, Dumbarton defeated Stirling Albion 2-0 at Forthbank in a winner takes all promotion clash. Goals from Hugh Ward and Charlie Gibson clinched the win and a place in the 1st division.
Match details- sonsarchive.co.uk/matchdetails...
May 13, 2025 at 6:40 AM
On this day in 2009, Dumbarton lifted the 3rd division title after a 3-1 win against Annan Athletic at Galabank. 📷 Donald Fullarton
Match details- sonsarchive.co.uk/matchdetails.p…
May 9, 2025 at 7:34 AM
On this day in 2000, @Dumbartonfc bid farewell to Boghead Park after 121 years with a 2-1 win against East Fife. Toby King and Joe Robertson's goals ensured a happy ending. #Boghead25
Match details- buff.ly/3LmsuAH
May 6, 2025 at 6:43 AM
#Otd in 1972, @Dumbartonfc won the 2nd division title. A Charlie Gallagher brace with Kenny Wilson and Peter Coleman also scoring in a 4-2 win against Berwick Rangers meant a return to top tier football after a 50 year gap.
Match details -buff.ly/3Kydqxw
May 3, 2025 at 7:13 AM
On this day in 1992, Dumbarton clinched the 2nd division title with a 1-1 draw at home to Arbroath.
Match details- buff.ly/3KMaEVH
May 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
On this day in 1984, @Dumbartonfc clinched promotion to the premier division with a 2-2 draw against Clyde at Boghead. Tommy Coyle and Albert Craig scored the goals which saw the Sons return to the top flight after a 9 year absence. Match details- sonsarchive.co.uk/matchdetails.p…
April 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
On this day in 2002, Paddy Flannery's goal in a 1-1 draw with Queen's Park sealed promotion for @dumbartonfc in front of 1959 spectators. The hero of the hour (and a half) was John Wight who saved a very late penalty. Match details- buff.ly/3EJcbdp
April 27, 2025 at 6:58 AM
On this day in 1992, a Paul Martin goal sealed a 1-0 victory for @dumbartonfc away to Stenhousemuir which was enough to clinch promotion from the 2nd division. The fans had a celebratory pitch invasion at full time. Match details - buff.ly/3EJoaYL
April 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
February 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Kenny Wilson scored 87 goals in 101 appearances for the Sons and was inducted in the club's hall of fame. An absolute gentleman who will be missed. Rest in peace Kenny.
January 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM