The return to the 'top' divisions in Scottish League football was a success in many ways with Dumbarton always challenging the top places in the Second Division throughout the campaign - but eventually had to settle for a 4th place out of 19, only 7 points behind champions Queen's Park (and just 4 short of a promotion place).

For the first time, Dumbarton qualified from their League Cup section, winning 3 and drawing the other of their 4 matches.

In a play off, Morton were seen off - before Division A St Mirren were to prove to be too much for them in the quarter-final.

The county cup semi final tie was a thriller, where Dumbarton lost by the odd goal in 11 against A Division opponents Falkirk.

Source:[109] Dumbarton only played one official 'reserve' match in the Second XI Cup, losing in the first round to Partick Thistle.