2022–23 Dumbarton F.C. season
The 2022–23 season will be Dumbarton Football Club's first in Scottish League Two, the fourth tier of Scottish football, having finished ninth in the division in 2021–22 season and been relegated via the playoffs.[1] Dumbarton will also compete in the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Cup.
| 2021–22 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Dr Neil MacKay |
| Manager | Stevie Farrell |
| Stadium | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| League Two | 2nd |
| League Cup | Group stage |
| Scottish Cup | Fourth round (lost to Kilmarnock) |
| Top goalscorer | League: Declan Byrne (6) All: Declan Byrne, Gregor Buchanan & Finlay Gray (6) |
| Highest home attendance | 1,086 (v Stirling Albion 18 April 2023 |
| Lowest home attendance | 276 (v Raith Rovers 19 July 2023 |
| Average home league attendance | 635 |
Story of the season edit
May edit
Following the Sons' relegation to Scottish League Two eight players were released by the club. Paul Paton headed the departures, with Sam Ramsbottom, Patrick O'Neil, Sam Muir, Stephen Bronsky, Eoghan Stokes, Mark Lamont and David Hopkirk also released. Loan players Carlo Pignatiello, Kieran Wright and Adam Hutchinson returned to their parent clubs, whilst George Stanger was offered a permanent deal after impressing during his loan spell from University of Stirling. Player of the Year Conner Duthie was also offered a new contract however he turned it down,[2] whilst veteran Patrick Boyle was offered a player/coach role.[3] Joshua Oyinsan was next to leave, as he was released by the club on 12 May.[4] David Wilson became the club's first new signing of the summer on 14 May, joining four years after leaving the club.[5] He was followed the same day by winger Ally Love who joined after leaving Clyde.[6] A day later Brett Long joined the club from Peterhead, signing a two-year deal.[7] However Paddy Boyle turned down the offer of a player/coach role and left the club.[8] Striker Kristoffer Syvertsen also left the club a week later to return to his native Norway.[9] Martin McNiff became the club's fourth new signing of the summer, re-joining the club after leaving in 2014.[10] The club also announced their first pre-season friendly, against Workington, on Tuesday 5 July.[11] Further friendlies against Ayr United, Caledonian Braves and Gretna 2008 were also arranged.[12]
June edit
In June a further friendly was arranged, with West of Scotland Football League Irvine Meadow XI.[13] Defender George Stanger meanwhile turned down a permanent deal, having impressed during his loan from University of Stirling.[14] Midfielder Ryan Blair became the club's fifth new signing of the summer on 4 June,[15] and was joined the same day by former Albion Rovers captain Aron Lynas.[16] A week later striker Ryan Wallace joined on a two-year deal from East Fife.[17] On 14 April the club added sports scientist Matty Fenwick[18] and video analyst Stephen Gray to their backroom staff.[19] The club's squad numbers were confirmed on 15 June.[20] On 22 June, striker Declan Byrne became the club's eighth new signing of the summer, joining after leaving Albion Rovers.[21] Dumbarton's first pre-season friendly ended in a 1-1 draw with Ayr United at National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde, Ally Love scored the Sons' goal.[22] Two days later came a 1-0 defeat to Lowland Football League Caledonian Braves.[23] Ryan McGeever was named the club's new captain on 27 June, replacing Stuart Carswell in the role. Gregor Buchanan was named as vice-captain.[24]
July edit
On 1 July goalkeeper Harry Broun joined the club from Kilmarnock having impressed as a trialist.[25] The following day the Sons won 3-2 against Gretna F.C. 2008 thanks to goals from Ryan Wallace, Gregor Buchanan and a trialist striker. Wallace was on the scoresheet again three days later in a 3-0 victory against Northern Premier League outfit Workington. Midfielder Finlay Gray was next to join the club, having impressed as a trialist.[26] He signed the same day as the club lost their opening Scottish League Cup clash 2-1 against Stirling Albion. The club's next game also ended in defeat, 2-0 to Premiership Aberdeen on 13 July. The Sons recorded their first win of the season on 16 July - 2-0 against 10 man Peterhead. Finlay Gray opened the scoring with Gregor Buchanan netting in the second-half.[27] The League Cup campaign ended with a 0-0 draw with Scottish Championship Raith Rovers - with Sons losing the bonus point penalty shootout 3-2.[28] 23 July saw the club defeat Irvine Meadow XI in their final pre-season friendly - with Declan Byrne, Ally Love and Finlay Gray all netting. The league season opened with a 2-0 victory against Stirling Albion thanks to Declan Byrne's double inside the first five minutes.
August edit
The Sons won their opening two games in August, making it their best start to a season since 1959. First was a 2-1 victory against 10 man Albion Rovers with Stuart Carswell and Ryan Wallace on target. That was followed by a 4-0 success against Annan Athletic on 13 August - with Declan Byrne's second double in as many home games added to by strikes from Gregor Buchanan and Finlay Gray. Forward John Gemmell also featured as a trialist - having left the club back in 2007 - setting up the fourth goal.[29] He signed a permanent deal with the club on 19 August[30] and said he was in the best shape of his career.[31] The following day the Sons made it four wins from four, with a Thomas Orr own goal added to by Martin McNiff and Finlay Gray in a 3-1 win against Stenhousemuir. After a 7-0 defeat to Rangers B Team in the Scottish Challenge Cup, Ally Love's double ensured the Sons won their first five league games for the first time in the club's history - with a 2-1 success against Elgin City.[32] A few days later attacking midfielder Callum Wilson joined Lowland League Broomhill on loan.[33] Finlay Gray was named the club's August player of the month.[34]
September edit
September opened with the Sons adding attacking midfielder Michael Garrity on loan from Morton.[35] The club's first game of the month ended in a 1-0 victory against East Fife - with Declan Byrne on target. On 7 September, boss Stevie Farrell was named League Two manager of the month for August[36] whilst Byrne was named League Two player of the month.[37] Following the postponement of an away clash with Stranraer on 10 September following the death of Elizabeth II,[38] another 1-0 victory followed, with Stuart Carswell's penalty the winner against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic on 17 September[39] leaving the Sons as the only team with a 100 percent record in British league football.[40] Dumbarton suffered their first league defeat of the season on 202 September, losing 3-2 to Stranraer at Stair Park. In the Scottish Cup the Sons were drawn against West of Scotland Football League Cumnock Juniors, with the match selected for live coverage on BBC Scotland.[41] Stuart Carswell was named as the club's player of the month for September.[42]
October edit
The first match of October saw Dumbarton held to a 0-0 draw by Forfar Athletic at Station Park. On 7 October midfielder Finlay Gray, who had been named the club's Player of the Month for August, signed an extended deal until the summer of 2024.[43] A 6-0 defeat to Stirling Albion followed on 8 October, with the Sons dropping behind the Binos to second in the table the following week after a 1-1 draw with Albion Rovers. Stuart Carswell got Sons' goal from the penalty spot[44] with John Gemmell suffering a serious Achilles injury.[45] Dumbarton avoided a Scottish Cup upset, winning 3-1 against West of Scotland Football League side Cumnock Juniors. Another Stuart Carswell penalty was added to by Gregor Buchanan and Finlay Gray in a 3-1 success.[46] The month ended with a 1-0 away victory against Annan Athletic courtesy of Gregg Wylde's first goal of the season, whilst Kalvin Orsi was named the club's October Player of the Month.[47]
November edit
The Sons made it three wins in a row on 5 November, defeating Stranraer 2-0 at the Rock with Gregor Buchanan and Michael Garrity on target. A fourth win in succession followed, with Sons defeating Elgin City 4-0 at Borough Briggs. Ross MacLean, Gregg Wylde, Aron Lynas and Ryan Wallace got the Sons' goals.[48] The winning run ended on 19 November, as the Sons were held 2-2 by 10 man Forfar Athletic. Gregg Wylde scored his third goal in four games, with David Wilson scoring his first of the season. Former Sons player Kyle Hutton was sent-off for the Loons, with another former Dumbarton player - Stefan McCluskey - on target. The month ended with the club securing their place in the fourth round of the 2022–23 Scottish Cup thanks to a 3-1 victory against League One Clyde. David Wilson, Ryan Wallace and Ross MacLean got the goals. They were drawn against Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock in the fourth round.[49] Defender Aron Lynas was named the club's player of the month.[50]
December edit
December opened with a 1-1 draw against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic, with Edin Lynch making his first appearance for the club since April. On 6 December, boss Stephen Farrell was named League Two Manager of the Month for the second time.[51] After 17 December's game with Stenhousemuir was postponed, the Sons returned to action on Christmas Eve. Defeat East Fife 2-0 - on the day the club celebrated their 150th anniversary.[52] On 30 December midfielder Michael Garrity returned to parent club Morton, after making one start and nine appearances from the bench.[53] 2022 ended with a 1-0 victory against Albion Rovers on Hogmanay. Ally Love scoring the winner. Brett Long was named the club's player of the month.
January edit
The Sons' first game of 2023, against second place- side Stirling Albion was called off on 7 January due to a waterlogged pitch.[54] On 13 January, young midfielder Luca Vata was promoted from the club's U18s to the first-team squad on amateur terms.[55] The following day striker Russell McLean joined from Scottish League One side Peterhead, having scored four times against the Sons in the previous campaign.[56] McLean made his debut that afternoon, in a 2-1 defeat to Forfar Athletic - with Sons reduced to 10 men after just 12 minutes when Ryan McGeever was sent-off. On 19 January boss Stephen Farrell and his backroom team signed a new deal until the summer of 2025.[57] The club exited the Scottish Cup on 21 January, with an injury time loss to Premiership Kilmarnock. On 28 January the club secured a first win of the new year, 1-0 against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic thanks to a Gregg Wylde strike.[58] On 30 January midfielder Callum Wilson, who had been on loan at Broomhill, left the club permanently.[59] Gregg Wylde was named the club's player of the month.[60]
February edit
On 1 February club captain Ryan McGeever joined Scottish League One Clyde on loan, with Peter Grant moving in the opposite direction.[61] Grant made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Stenhousemuir on February 4, with Matty Yates scoring in injury time to cancel out Ally Love's opener. A second straight home win followed on February 11, with Russell McLean netting his first goal for the club in a 2-1 success against Annan Athletic. That was followed by a 2-0 defeat to East Fife on February 18, which saw Stirling Albion narrow the gap to Sons to just three points. The club suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time when Elgin City won at the Rock on February 25. Becoming the first away side to win a league game at the ground for 11 months. Three days later Dumbarton returned to winning ways, defeating Stenhousemuir 1-0 at home thanks to Finlay Gray's first-half goal. Aron Lynas was named as the club's player of the month.[62]
March edit
March began with a 2-0 away victory against Stranraer, thanks to goals from Ross MacLean and Gregor Buchanan.[63] 16-year-old academy graduate Luca Vata, nephew of former Celtic player Rudi Vata, made his debut as a late substitute. On March 7 a planned game with second placed Stirling Albion was called off due to a frozen pitch with under two hours notice,[64] leading to the Binos submitting a complaint to the Scottish Professional Football League.[65] Four days later a planned clash with Forfar Athletic also fell victim to the weather.[66] The Sons returned to action on March 18, suffering a humiliating 5-1 defeat to ninth placed Albion Rovers.[67] A week later a meeting of the top two ended in a 2-2 draw, with Ross MacLean and Finlay Gray on target. Four days later, the Sons were able to name just four substitutes as they lost 1-0 at home to Forfar Athletic. Ally Love missed an early penalty for the hosts. Peter Grant was named the club's Player of the Month.[68]
April edit
On April 1 the Sons suffered a 2-1 home loss to Stenhousemuir, their first defeat after taking the lead in a game all season. Aron Lynas was on target for the home side. Another defeat to Annan Athletic followed on April 8 - with David Wilson scoring a superb free-kick.[69] On April 11 a planned clash with Stirling Albion was called off for a fourth time - just 20 minutes before kick off after heavy rain deemed the pitch unplayable.[70] On April 14, midfielder David Wilson signed a new two year contract with the club.[71] A first win in five followed, with Declan Byrne and Russell McLean on the scoresheet in a 2-0 victory against Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic on April 15. The same day winger Ross MacLean signed a new two year deal.[72] The long awaited clash with Stirling Albion finally took place at the fifth time of asking on April 18, ending 0-0 - a result that left the Binos nine points clear with three games remaining. The clean sheet did mean that both the club and goalkeeper Brett Long set new club records however for the most in a season.[73] A day later Gregg Wylde agreed a new one year contract with the club[74] as did top scorer Declan Byrne.[75] A 1-0 victory over East Fife followed, with Martin McNiff getting the game's only goal - and both sides having a penalty saved.[76] Aron Lynas was next to agree a new deal, signing for an additional year with the option of a second.[77] The month ended with a 1-0 loss to Elgin City, whilst Kalvin Orsi earned the club's Player of the Month award.
May edit
The season ended on May 6 with a 1-1 draw against Stranraer in which Edin Lynch scored his first goal for the club. After the game Aron Lynas was named the club's Player of the Year with Finlay Gray winning the Young Player of the Year award.[78] In the playoffs, the Sons were knocked out at the semi-final stage - after a 6-0 first leg defeat to Annan Athletic.[79]
First team transfers edit
- From end of 2021–22 season, to last match of season 2022–23
In edit
| Player | From | League | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Wilson | Albion Rovers | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Ally Love | Clyde | Scottish League One | Free |
| Brett Long | Peterhead | Scottish League One | Free |
| Martin McNiff | Stirling Albion | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Ryan Blair | East Fife | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Aron Lynas | Albion Rovers | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Ryan Wallace | East Fife | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Declan Byrne | Albion Rovers | Scottish League Two | Free |
| Harry Broun | Kilmarnock | Scottish Premiership | Free |
| Finlay Gray | Broomhill | Lowland League | Free |
| John Gemmell | Cambuslang Rangers | West of Scotland Football League | Free |
| Michael Garrity | Greenock Morton | Scottish Championship | Loan |
| Russell McLean | Peterhead | Scottish League One | Free |
| Peter Grant | Clyde | Scottish League One | Loan |
Out edit
| Player | To | League | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ramsbottom | Edinburgh | Scottish League One | Free |
| Stephen Bronsky | East Kilbride | Lowland League | Free |
| Mark Lamont | Free | ||
| David Hopkirk | Drumchapel United | West of Scotland Football League First Division | Free |
| Patrick O'Neil | Gartcairn | West of Scotland League First Division | Free |
| Eoghan Stokes | Christchurch United | Southern League | Free |
| Paul Paton | Glenafton Athletic | West of Scotland League Premier Division | Free |
| Sam Muir | Gretna 2008 | Lowland League | Free |
| Conner Duthie | Clyde | Scottish League One | Free |
| Joshua Oyinsan | Weymouth | National League South | Free |
| Paddy Boyle | Gartcairn | West of Scotland League First Division | Free |
| Kristoffer Syvertsen | Free | ||
| Callum Wilson | Broomhill | Lowland League | Loan |
| Callum Wilson | Gretna 2008 | Lowland League | Free |
| Ryan McGeever | Clyde | Scottish League One | Loan |
Fixtures and results edit
Win Draw Loss Upcoming fixture
Friendlies edit
| 23 June 2022 | Ayr United | 1 - 1 | Dumbarton | National Sports Training Centre Inverclyde |
| 19:00 | OG 7' | Report | Ally Love 11' | Attendance: Closed doors |
| 25 June 2022 | Caledonian Braves | 1 - 0 | Dumbarton | Alliance Park |
| 15:00 | Kelly 39' | Report |
| 2 July 2022 | Gretna 2008 | 2 - 3 | Dumbarton | Raydale Park |
| 14:00 | Rhys Caves 13', Trialist 37' | Report | Ryan Wallace 27' Gregor Buchanan 33', Trialist 80' | Attendance: 150 |
| 5 July 2022 | Workington AFC | 0 - 3 | Dumbarton | Borough Park (Workington) |
| 19:45 | Report | Ryan Wallace 3', Stuart Carswell 21' (pen.), Ross MacLean 42' |
| 23 July 2022 | Irvine Meadow | 2 - 3 | Dumbarton | Meadow Park |
| 12:30 | Callum Graham 5', Neil Slooves 23' | Report | Declan Byrne 2', Ally Love 49', Finlay Gray 78' | Attendance: 250 |
Scottish League One edit
| 30 July 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 0 | Stirling Albion | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Declan Byrne 1' 5' | Report | Cammy Clark 71' | Attendance: 632 Referee: Duncan Williams |
| 6 August 2022 League Two | Albion Rovers | 1 – 2 | Dumbarton | Cliftonhill Stadium |
| 15:00 | Lewis Kidd 17', Kyle Fleming 22' | Report | Stuart Carswell 24' (pen.), Ryan Wallace 88' | Attendance: 372 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
| 13 August 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 4 – 0 | Annan Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Declan Byrne 3' 53', Finlay Gray 40', Gregor Buchanan 88' | Report | Attendance: 596 Referee: Barry Cook |
| 20 August 2022 League Two | Stenhousemuir | 1 – 3 | Dumbarton | Ochilview Park |
| 15:00 | Euan O'Reilly 71' | Report | OG 32', Martin McNiff 54', Finlay Gray 90+1' | Attendance: 602 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
| 27 August 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 1 | Elgin City | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Ally Love 51' (pen.) 54' (pen.) | Report | Kane Hester 28' | Attendance: 688 Referee: Duncan Williams |
| 3 September 2022 League Two | East Fife | 0 – 1 | Dumbarton | New Bayview |
| 15:00 | Report | Declan Byrne 35' | Attendance: 520 Referee: Daniel Graves |
| 17 September 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Stuart Carswell 28' (pen.) | Report | Attendance: 709 Referee: Colin Whyte |
| 20 September 2022 League Two | Stranraer | 3 – 2 | Dumbarton | Stair Park |
| 19:45 | James Hilton 53', Matty Grant 71', Dylan Forrest 21' 85', Paul Woods 89' (pen.) | Report | Martin McNiff 75', Joe McKee 86' (pen.) | Attendance: 321 Referee: Steven Kirkland |
| 1 October 2022 League Two | Forfar Athletic | 0 – 0 | Dumbarton | Station Park |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 474 Referee: Alastair Grieve |
| 8 October 2022 League Two | Stirling Albion | 6 – 0 | Dumbarton | Forthbank Stadium |
| 15:00 | Robert Thomson 11', Paul McLean 12', Dale Carrick 22', Ross McGeachie 44', Kyle Banner 64' 70' | Report | Attendance: 826 Referee: Barry Cook |
| 15 October 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 1 | Albion Rovers | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Stuart Carswell 24' (pen.), Ryan Wallace 90+5' | Report | Charlie Reilly 6' | Attendance: 558 Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 29 October 2022 League Two | Annan Athletic | 0 – 1 | Dumbarton | Galabank Stadium |
| 15:00 | Report | Gregg Wylde 48' | Attendance: 405 Referee: Lloyd Wilson |
| 5 November 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 0 | Stranraer | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Gregor Buchanan 45+1', Michael Garrity 90+2' | Report | Attendance: 582 Referee: Graham Beaton |
| 12 November 2022 League Two | Elgin City | 0 – 4 | Dumbarton | Borough Briggs |
| 15:00 | Report | Ross MacLean 27', Gregg Wylde 52', Aron Lynas 75'. Ryan Wallace 89' | Attendance: 707 Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 19 November 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 2 | Forfar Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Gregg Wylde 40', David Wilson 64' | Report | OG 8', Stefan McCluskey 63', Kyle Hutton 38' 48' | Attendance: 744 Referee: Gavin Duncan |
| 3 December 2022 League Two | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 1 – 1 | Dumbarton | New Dundas Park |
| 15:00 | Neil Martyniuk 45' (pen.) | Report | OG 59' | Attendance: 936 Referee: Calum Scott |
| 24 December 2022 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 0 | East Fife | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Gregor Buchanan 33', David Wilson 47' | Report | Referee: Graham Beaton |
| 31 December 2022 League Two | Albion Rovers | 0 – 1 | Dumbarton | Cliftonhill Stadium |
| 13:00 | Report | Ally Love 70' | Referee: Barry Cook |
| 14 January 2023 League Two | Forfar Athletic | 2 – 1 | Dumbarton | Station Park |
| 15:00 | Ben Armour 58' 67' (pen.) | Report | Ryan McGeever 12' Ally Love 76' (pen.) | Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 28 January 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Gregg Wylde 15' | Report | Attendance: 708 Referee: Alan Newlands |
| 4 February 2023 League Two | Stenhousemuir | 1 – 1 | Dumbarton | Ochilview Park |
| 15:00 | Matty Yates 90+5' | Report | Ally Love 45+2' | Attendance: 422 Referee: Jordan Curran |
| 11 February 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 2 – 1 | Annan Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Ryan Wallace 5'. Russell McLean 79' | Report | Tommy Goss 51' | Attendance: 514 Referee: Duncan Williams |
| 18 February 2023 League Two | East Fife | 2 – 0 | Dumbarton | New Bayview |
| 15:00 | Aaron Steele 24', Alex Ferguson 90+3' | Report | Referee: Peter Stuart |
| 25 February 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 2 | Elgin City | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Ryan Blair 44' | Report | Kane Hester 16', Russell Dingwall 50' (pen.) | Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 28 February 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | Stenhousemuir | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 19:45 | Finlay Gray 38' | Report | Attendance: 509 Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 4 March 2023 League Two | Stranraer | 0 – 2 | Dumbarton | Stair Park |
| 15:00 | Report | Ross MacLean 33', Gregor Buchanan 76' | Referee: Iain Sneddon |
| 18 March 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 5 | Albion Rovers | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | OG 89' | Report | Joe Bevan 5' 12', Charlie Reilly 32' 90+1', Callum Wilson 39' | Attendance: 503 Referee: Alex Shepherd |
| 25 March 2023 League Two | Stirling Albion | 2 – 2 | Dumbarton | Forthbank Stadium |
| 15:00 | Robert Thomson 35' 70' | Report | Ross MacLean 21' Finlay Gray 52' | Attendance: 1441 Referee: Calum Scott |
| 29 March 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 0 – 1 | Forfar Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 19:45 | Report | Seb Ross 63' | Attendance: 457 Referee: Graham Grainger |
| 1 April 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 2 | Stenhousemuir | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Aron Lynas 45+4' | Report | Gavin Reilly 70', Tam Orr 78' | Attendance: 520 Referee: Chris Fordyce |
| 8 April 2023 League Two | Annan Athletic | 3 – 1 | Dumbarton | Galabank Stadium |
| 15:00 | Willie Gibson 2', OG 21', Tony Wallace 26' | Report | David Wilson 75' | Attendance: 430 Referee: Alastair Grieve |
| 15 April 2023 League Two | Bonnyrigg Rose Athletic | 0 – 2 | Dumbarton | New Dundas Park |
| 15:00 | Alieu Faye 90+6' | Report | Declan Byrne 71', Russell McLean 90+4' | Attendance: 867 Referee: Colin Whyte |
| 18 April 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 0 – 0 | Stirling Albion | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 19:45 | Report | Attendance: 1,086 Referee: Greg Soutar |
| 22 April 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 0 | East Fife | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Martin McNiff 73' | Report | Attendance: 557 Referee: Ross Hardie |
| 29 April 2023 League Two | Elgin City | 1 – 0 | Dumbarton | Borough Briggs |
| 15:00 | Ross Draper 90+4' | Report | Attendance: 790 Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 6 May 2023 League Two | Dumbarton | 1 – 1 | Stranraer | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Edin Lynch 28' | Report | OG 25' | Attendance: 665 Referee: Alan Newlands |
Scottish League One Playoffs edit
| 9 May 2023 Semi-final | Annan Athletic | 6 – 0 | Dumbarton | Galabank Stadium |
| 19:45 | Tommy Goss 7' Max Kilsby 24', Tommy Muir 40', Aidan Smith 62', Dominic Docherty 82', Benjamin Luissint 89' | Report | Kalvin Orsi 28' | Attendance: 840 Referee: Calum Scott |
| 13 May 2023 Semi-final | Dumbarton | 0 - 0 (0 – 6 agg.) | Annan Athletic | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Report | Attendance: 296 Referee: Iain Sneddon |
Scottish Cup edit
| 21 October 2022 Second round | Cumnock Juniors | 1 – 3 | Dumbarton | Townhead Park |
| 19:45 | Ryan Carnwath 50' | Report | Stuart Carswell 28' (pen.), Gregor Buchanan 77', Finlay Gray 90+1' | Attendance: 1002 Referee: Dan McFarlane |
| 26 November 2022 Third round | Clyde | 1 – 3 | Dumbarton | New Douglas Park |
| 19:45 | Olly McDonald 63' | Report | David Wilson 19' Ryan Wallace 36', Ross MacLean 90+4' | Attendance: 563 Referee: Stewart Luke |
| 21 January 2023 Fourth round | Kilmarnock | 1 – 0 | Dumbarton | Rugby Park |
| Jordan Jones 90+1' | Report | Attendance: 3705 Referee: Nick Walsh |
Scottish Challenge Cup edit
| 23 August 2022 Second round | Rangers B | 7 – 0 | Dumbarton | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 19:45 | Alex Lowry 8' 16' (pen.) 49', Charlie McCann 34', Zak Lovelace 42', Aaron Lyall 64' Stephen Kelly 81' | Report | Referee: Iain Sneddon |
Scottish League Cup edit
Matches edit
| 9 July 2022 Group stage | Dumbarton | 1 – 2 | Stirling Albion | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 15:00 | Ross MacLean 86' | Report | Robert Thomson 54', Kieran Moore 68' | Attendance: 309 Referee: Greg Soutar |
| 13 July 2022 Group stage | Aberdeen | 2 – 0 | Dumbarton | Pittodrie Stadium |
| 19:45 | Ross McCrorie 36', Matty Kennedy 57' | Report | Attendance: 7189 Referee: Colin Steven |
| 16 July 2022 Group stage | Peterhead | 0 – 2 | Dumbarton | Balmoor Stadium |
| 15:00 | Paul Dixon 45' | Report | Finlay Gray 23', Gregor Buchanan 71' | Attendance: 351 Referee: Barry Cook |
| 19 July 2022 Group stage | Dumbarton | 0 – 0 (2–3 p) | Raith Rovers | Dumbarton Football Stadium |
| 19:45 | Report | Attendance: 276 Referee: Graham Grainger |
Player statistics edit
As of 13 May 2023 (UTC)
All competitions edit
| # | Position | Player | Starts | Subs | Unused subs | Goals | Red cards | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | MF | Ryan Blair | 39 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| 17 | DF | Declan Breen | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | GK | Harry Broun | 5 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | DF | Gregor Buchanan | 40 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
| 15 | FW | Declan Byrne | 18 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | MF | Stuart Carswell | 34 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | MF | Michael Garrity | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 | FW | John Gemmell | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | DF | Peter Grant | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 18 | MF | Finlay Gray | 33 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | MF | Ally Love | 23 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 1 | GK | Brett Long | 40 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | DF | Aron Lynas | 44 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 4 | DF | Edin Lynch | 2 | 7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | DF | Ryan McGeever | 3 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | MF | Joe McKee | 24 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 11 | MF | Ross MacLean | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | FW | Russell McLean | 6 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 23 | DF | Martin McNiff | 39 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | FW | Kalvin Orsi | 36 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 17 | MF | Luca Vata | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 32 | FW | Ryan Wallace | 20 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | MF | Callum Wilson | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 | MF | David Wilson | 22 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 3 | DF | Gregg Wylde | 30 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Captains edit
| No. | P | Name | Country | No. games | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | DF | Ryan McGeever | 3 | Club captain | |
| 5 | DF | Gregor Buchanan | 39 | Vice-captain | |
| 3 | DF | Gregg Wylde | 3 | Third-captain |
Last updated: As of match played 23:53, 10 May 2023 (UTC)
Source: Competitive match reports.
Competitive matches only
Matches started as captain only
Country: FIFA nationality; No.: Squad number; P: Position; Name: Player name; No. Games: Number of games started as captain.
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Albion (C, P) | 36 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 67 | 37 | +30 | 73 | Promotion to League One |
| 2 | Dumbarton | 36 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 62 | Qualification for the League One play-offs |
| 3 | Annan Athletic (O, P) | 36 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 61 | 51 | +10 | 51 | |
| 4 | East Fife | 36 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 54 | 50 | +4 | 50 | |
| 5 | Forfar Athletic | 36 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 37 | 43 | −6 | 48 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-to head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Play-off (only for deciding promotion, play-off participation and relegation).[81]
(C) Champions; (O) Play-off winners; (P) Promoted
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