A scratch side was fielded with seven first team regulars missing and only McLeod of the demised Dumbarton Athletic turning out at full back.

While not at full strength, Dewar, McMillan and Stewart returned and McLeod played in his preferred position as keeper.

At the same time it was learned that Alex Latta formerly of Dumbarton Athletic and whose attacking skills were undoubted, had decided to turn professional and move to Everton.

The return of Keir and Joe Lindsay for their first games of the season meant a more recognisable team took the field.

Miller shocked the 5,000 crowd by opening the scoring for Dumbarton after five minutes and the Sons play continued to be of a fine calibre though the Celts equalised before half time.

The draw was still made on a regional basis and it was perhaps unfortunate that Dumbarton had to play one of the other favourites for the competition, Vale of Leven, at Alexandria.

In a tight game the Vale showed up more than the Sons in front of goal but both defences stood firm for a 0-0 draw.

The team was weakened by the loss of Hannah and Keir who were both unfit and Weir who had moved south to play professional at Gateshead.

Former Dumbarton Athletic players, James Galbraith and Joe Lindsay took their places in the team for this vital match.

Renton pushed hard in the second half and managed a goal with ten minutes remaining but the victory was Dumbarton's by 2-1.

On the same day, Dumbarton minus the county reps met their neighbours Union at Boghead, but despite the missing talent managed a 2-0 win with goals from Mair and Chapman.

Due to injuries a team reshuffle was required, with notably McLeod coming out of goal to play at left half.

Hannah was a returnee to the team but in poor conditions Dumbarton's luck in front of goal deserted them.

The hectic schedule began with a trouncing by Forfar Athletic 0-7, but improved greatly over the next three days with wins over Our Boys Dundee (4-1), Arbroath (8-3) and Dunfermline (8-0).

Nonetheless a McLeod double (who was playing outfield rather than his usual place between the posts) was enough to secure a 2-2 draw.

After a blank week due to fog, on 15 February the Scottish Cup final between Queens Park and Vale of Leven was played.

A strong Sons team took the field minus McMillan, and played up well with Mair scoring for a half time lead.

Dumbarton played a ‘scratch’ team as they hosted a trial match for the Dumbartonshire Junior Association XI on 22 March.

Two days later as part of the Easter holidays Dumbarton set sail for their first ‘overseas’ challenge, and played out an exciting 4-4 draw with Belfast Distillery.

The Sons were missing three of their cup team but played well to deserve a half time lead from a Galbraith goal.

Four regulars were missing but the Sons managed to come out on top by 5-3 A couple of days later Dumbarton played their first tie in the Greenock Charity Cup against Dykebar at Cappielow.

On 31 May another piece of silverware was up for grabs as Dumbarton took on Morton at Cappielow in the final of the Greenock Charity Cup.

Only one tie remained to be decided at the beginning of June and that was the result of the United Abstainers FC tournament, which pitted Dumbarton against Third Lanark.

On 5 June the teams turned out at Ibrox Park and fought out a goalless draw, but in the replay a fortnight later, it was Third Lanark who got the decisive goal in a close encounter.

The season ended with the publication of the fixture list for the first ever Scottish Football League – Dumbarton's first tie would be against Cowlairs at home on 16 August.

Amongst those leaving the club from the first XI were, John Madden to Celtic, William Lapsley to Third Lanark, Geordie Dewar to Blackburn Rovers and James Bell to Aston Villa.

Those joining the first XI included a number of players following the ‘amalgamation’ with near neighbours Dumbarton Athletic, notable among those being Joe Lindsay, James Galbraith, John McLeod and Daniel Watson.

Source:[20] Dumbarton reached the third round of the Scottish Second XI Cup before losing out to Queen's Park in a replay.