After the previous season's disappointments, Dumbarton were having similar problems in the league until a run of five victories at the end of the campaign improved the team's position to finish in a creditable 12th place with 34 points, 21 behind champions St Johnstone.
The League Cup was to prove the bright spot of the season, and after 3 wins and a draw from their sectional ties, and a subsequent play off win over Cowdenbeath, Dumbarton were to lose a close quarter final encounter against Rangers, the highlight being a 1-1 draw at Ibrox.
In the Scottish Cup, Dumbarton fell at the first hurdle for the fourth consecutive season, losing to Arbroath.
Source:[115] For the second year running, Dumbarton played a team in the Combined Reserve League, finishing 3rd of 7, winning 10 and drawing 8 from 24 matches.
In the Scottish Second XI Cup, Dumbarton lost in the first round to Queens Park, after a draw.