In their first season back in the Second Division for a decade, Dumbarton finished 4th, out of 18, with 42 points - 15 behind champions Queen's Park.

A poor away record and the inability to win against their closest rivals at the top of the league were the main reasons for the promotion challenge failing.

[1] In the Scottish Cup, Dumbarton were knocked out in the first round by Dunfermline Athletic.

Dumbarton retained the Dumbartonshire Cup by going through the league phase and the final with a 100% record.

Dumbarton continued the local success by retaining the Dumbartonshire Charity Cup, defeating Clydebank in the final.