If the 1948-49 league campaign was a disappointment, this season was to prove a disaster, with just 16 points being won and a 15th-place finish - a distant 31 behind champions Morton.

Things might have been worse, however, with only 4 points separating them from relegation to Division C. Dumbarton lost out in the second round of the Cup to Stirling Albion, after two drawn games.

Alloa were to prove too strong for Dumbarton in the first round clash of the county cup.

Two 'benefit' matches were played against strong Rangers and Clyde sides, resulting in wins in both cases.

Source:[98] Dumbarton played a reserve team for the first time in many seasons and competed in Division C (South West) finishing 18th and bottom, recording 6 wins and 8 draws from 34 matches.