However, a run of 7 games where only one win was registered, damped spirits, and following a 1-4 defeat to Arbroath, manager Davie Wilson was sacked.
Nevertheless, with John Cushley as caretaker manager, 3 wins in the last 3 matches were sufficient to secure 4th place.
In the Scottish Cup, Dumbarton lost out to fellow Division 1 opponents Ayr United.
Similarly in the League Cup, Dumbarton were to fall at the first hurdle to St Johnstone.
Note that at the start of the season, Dumbarton embarked on a tour of Ireland which took in 3 matches, all of which were won.