In addition, four matches were played against English opposition, including a north of England tour during Easter.

Source:[26] An international trial match was played on 5 March 1887 to consider selection of teams to represent Scotland in the upcoming games in the 1887 British Home Championship.

Subsequently, four Dumbarton players were selected to play for Scotland, as follows: - Leitch Keir[27] earned his third and fourth caps against England and Wales respectively.

Dumbarton rejoined the Second Eleven Association and duly reached their third final in the Scottish Second XI Cup in four attempts before losing out to the holders, Abercorn, after a drawn match.

In addition, Dumbarton entered the Dumbartonshire Second XI Cup competition, and reached the semi-final before losing to eventual winners, Renton.