In the end, fortunes were to improve, and Dumbarton finished 12th out of 20, with 38 points - 17 behind champions East Stirling.

Dumbarton retained the Dumbartonshire Cup, beating Vale Ocaba in the final over two legs.

Source:[99] Harry Chatton was selected to play for the Irish Free State national team against Spain on 31 December 1931.

In addition, Alex and Willie Parlane won their first and second caps respectively playing for Scotland Amateurs against Ireland on 23 January 1932.

In addition William Barrie, Stewart Lennie, James MacNish and John McNiven all played their last games in Dumbarton 'colours'.