The Sons Archive

Historical archive of Dumbarton FC. Proud followers of @Dumbartonfc Sponsored by @Sonstrust

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The Sons Archive is now back online with a new look and a slightly new address. We can now be found at https://t.co/47gAP2KJkb

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@ReeganCraig72 😂😂😂

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@ReeganCraig72 Correct.

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Today in 2012, Dumbarton thumped Airdrie United 4-1 at the Excelsior for a 6-2 aggregate in the play off final and win promotion to the 2nd tier for the first time since 1995. Craig Dargo x2, Mark Gilhaney and Tony Wallace were the scorers for the Sons.

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Today in 2024, a Michael Ruth double earned Dumbarton a 2-2 draw away to Spartans for a 4-3 aggregate win to gain promotion to league 1.

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Today in 1995, goals from Hugh Ward and Charlie Gibson saw Dumbarton defeat Stirling Albion 2-0 at Forthbank to win promotion to the 1st division in a winner takes all clash.

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Today in 2009, goals from Ross Clark, Denis McLaughlin and Derek Carcary saw Dumbarton beat Annan Athletic 3-1 at Galabank to seal the 3rd division title.

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Today in 2000, Toby King and Joe Robertson scored in a 2-1 win over East Fife as Dumbarton bade farewell to Boghead in front of over 3000 fans.

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Today in 1972, goals from Peter Coleman, Kenny Wilson and a Charlie Gallagher double saw Dumbarton win 4-2 against Berwick Rangers at Boghead to clinch the 2nd division title and return to the top flight for the first time in 50 years.

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49 Games
61 goals
9 clean sheets
35 players used
Top scorer Leighton McIntosh 16
Most appearances Leighton McIntosh 47
15 different scorers.
2025/26 That's a wrap and we'll see you in July.
Enjoy your summer.
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Today in 1992, Dumbarton clinched the 2nd division title thanks to Jimmy Gilmour's goal in a 1-1 draw with Arbroath at Boghead.

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Today in 1984, goals from Tommy Coyle and Albert Craig earned a 2-2 draw at Boghead against Clyde to clinch promotion to the Premier division.

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Today in 2002, a Paddy Flannery goal earned Sons a 1-1 draw at the Rock against Queen's Park to win promotion to the 2nd division.

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Today in 1992, a Paul Martin header gave the Sons a 1-0 win away to Stenhousemuir to clinch promotion to the 1st division.

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Another few photos of @Dumbarton and @AberdeenFC from Scottish Football magazines

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A double promotion winner. A graduate of our Youth Academy. And a guy who walks to home matches.

Legends Lawrie Williams and Roy McCormack presented present day great Tony Wallace with a jersey to mark 150 games for DFC.

Congratulations, Tony 👊

📸 Andy Scott

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Congratulations to Kristian Webster who made his 50th Dumbarton appearance in this afternoon's victory.

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Your unchanged Dumbarton XI this afternoon 🙌

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Vote NOW 🗳️

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Four exceptional strikes to choose from 🤤

Pick YOUR @WilliamHillSPFL Goal of the Week! 🫵

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A few Dumbarton photos from a bunch of Scottish football magazines i purchased
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Congratulations to skipper Mark Durnan who makes his 100th Sons appearance this afternoon.

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The Sons at Stranraer 🐘

Ali Omar returns 🇸🇴
Smudger back in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Honeyman x McIntosh 🤝