Dumbarton witnessed a slump in form finishing in 21st-place out of 22, with 24 points, well behind champions Rangers.

[1] In addition to an outflow of some of the team's talent, the inability to score was also a problem, and with just 41 goals to their credit, Dumbarton finishing up as lowest scorers in the league.

The bottom two clubs - Dumbarton and St Mirren - retained their places in the Scottish League.

Although the Scottish Second Division had not yet reformed, there was one applicant for promotion - Central League champions, Dunfermline Athletic.

Following a draw with Vale of Leven in the semi-final, a replay date could not be arranged and Dumbarton agreed to scratch from the competition.