Following the success of the previous season, it was manager Jim Chapman's goal to consolidate the club's position in the Second Division.
However, Dumbarton were to be devastated before a ball was kicked with the death during the close season of the club captain, Gordon Lennon, from a motoring accident.
It was, however, to be a temporary blip and although there was no consistency in performances, a mid-table sixth place was achieved in the end.
In the Scottish Cup, local rivals Morton would be victorious in the third round, after a goalless draw.
Finally, it was no surprise that the League Challenge Cup would witness another first round exit, and it would be Morton again who would do the damage.