150 Years
Dumbarton Football Club
Our Proud History
Dumbarton Football Club
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland’s 4th oldest football club, founded in 1872, just after Queen’s Park (1867), Kilmarnock (1869) and Stranraer (1870).
The club were one of the greatest clubs of the nineteenth century, winning the Scottish Football League in the first two seasons of the competition.
Since then we have spent the majority of their history outside the top flight, and last played at the top level in 1985, thus being the only existing Scottish league champions to not have competed in the current Scottish Premiership.
Celebrating
Dumbarton FC's
150th Anniversary

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Events 3 days ago
HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE ROCK
Sons supporters of all ages are being invited along to our spooktacular Halloween Party at the Dumbarton Football Stadium. There will be plenty going on throughout the evening with music, a buffet, a raffle, a prize for the best-dressed,…
Dumbarton return to the Rock this Saturday with the visit of Stranraer, and you can enjoy the game in style in our hospitality lounge. With the match and match ball sponsor already snapped up, it's set to be a…
News Scottish Cup September 25, 2023
SCOTTISH CUP DRAW: HOME TIE FOR SONS
Dumbarton will host Banks o’ Dee in the second round of the Scottish Gas Scottish Cup. Sunday evening’s draw handed Sons the home fixture against the Highland League side, who beat Dalbeattie Star 6-0 in round one. …
Archived News September 24, 2023
STADIUM CLOSED ON MONDAY
Supporters should be aware that the Dumbarton Football Stadium will be closed on Monday (25th) as part of the September Bank Holiday weekend. Normal opening hours will resume from Wednesday (27th) at 9.30am.
cinch League 2 September 23, 2023
SONS BEATEN AT HOME
Dumbarton suffered their first home league defeat of the season against Peterhead this afternoon. Sons had the better of the chances in the first-half but failed to make them count with Mark Durnan missing the pick of the…
Archived News September 22, 2023
MATCH PREVIEW: DUMBARTON VS PETERHEAD
Dumbarton are back at the Rock tomorrow for the first of a home double header, starting with the visit of Peterhead [kick-off 3.00pm]. Sons will be looking to return to winning ways after a couple of defeats in…
cinch League 2 News September 20, 2023
MATCH DAY HOSPITALITY: DUMBARTON VS PETERHEAD
A number of sponsorship and hospitality packages remain available for our cinch League Two fixture with Peterhead this weekend. You could become a match or match ball sponsor, or simply enjoy your day in hospitality with our terrific value…
cinch League 2 September 16, 2023
DEFEAT AT ELGIN
Dumbarton suffered their first league defeat of the season at Elgin this afternoon. Goals in either half from Connall Ewan and Liam Harvey secured three points for the home side. There were a couple of promising openings…
cinch League 2 September 15, 2023
MATCH PREVIEW: ELGIN CITY VS DUMBARTON
Dumbarton return to cinch League Two action tomorrow afternoon with a long trip north to take on Elgin City [kick-off 3.00pm]. After last weeks 3-1 defeat against Kelty Hearts in the SPFL Trust Trophy, Sons will be looking…
Facilities News September 13, 2023
Matchday assistant groundsman vacancy
Dumbarton Football Club has an opportunity for an assistant groundsman to join the club. Working on a matchday for Dumbarton and Broomhill, the successful candidate will provide assistance to our existing grounds team to ensure the best playing…
News September 12, 2023
GREGG WYLDE LEAVES DFC
Gregg Wylde has departed Dumbarton Football Club club by mutual agreement. The left-sided player joined Sons in 2022, making his debut as a Trialist against Falkirk. He went on to play 59 times and scored six goals…
News September 10, 2023
SONS EXIT SPFL TRUST TROPHY
Dumbarton were knocked out of the SPFL Trust Trophy after a 3-1 defeat against Kelty Hearts. Sons missed a load of chances and easily could have been two or three goals ahead, but instead found themselves 2-0 down after…
News September 8, 2023
MATCH PREVIEW: DUMBARTON VS KELTY HEARTS
League action takes a backseat this weekend as the SPFL Trust Trophy takes centre stage across Scottish domestic football with Dumbarton set to host Kelty Hearts. Saturday will see the first ever meeting between the sides at the Rock…
Archived News September 6, 2023
STARS OF THE FUTURE BACK IN ACTION
Dumbarton under-20's are looking to make it back-to-back victories on Friday evening when they face Clydebank in their final PlayerData League Cup fixture. The Young Sons were 6-3 winners against Vale of Leven last Friday and are looking…
Archived News September 5, 2023
KELTY HEARTS ADMISSION PRICES – tickets now available
Dumbarton take on Kelty Hearts in the third round of the SPFL Trust Trophy this weekend and we can now announce admission details with tickets also available to purchase. It is set to be the first ever competitive meeting…
News September 5, 2023
MATCH HOSPITALITY VS KELTY HEARTS
Supporters can make the most of an exciting offer taking place in our hospitality suite for this weekends match with Kelty Hearts. The third round SPFL Trust Trophy tie is set to be the first ever meeting between the…
cinch League 2 September 2, 2023
LATE GOAL EARNS THREE POINTS
Dumbarton made it three wins in a row with a narrow victory over East Fife this afternoon. Sons were on top in the first-half with a smart one-handed save from Allan Fleming keeping out James Hilton’s free-kick.…
cinch League 2 September 1, 2023
MATCH PREVIEW: DUMBARTON VS EAST FIFE
Dumbarton are back at the Rock tomorrow when East Fife visit G82 for cinch League Two action [kick-off 3.00pm]. Sons come into the game in good form having made it back-to-back victories last weekend thanks to a 4-2…
cinch League 2 August 30, 2023
DUMBARTON VS EAST FIFE – TICKETS AVAILABLE
Online tickets are now available for this weekends cinch League Two clash with East Fife. Priced at £17 for adults, £11 for concessions and students (with valid ID) and under-16's pay £5, supporters are advised to buy their tickets…
Sponsors August 28, 2023
MATCHDAY CAR WASHING AND VALETING
Shire Shine Detailing and Valeting have joined Dumbarton Football Club as an official partner, offering their services to supporters on a match day. The car washing, valeting and detailing company offer a wide range of services and cleans, and…
Sponsors August 28, 2023
NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR SONS
Dumbarton have partnered up with local company Cheaper Insurance Direct. The insurance specialists were previously sponsors of the clubs stadium between 2015 and 2017 and will now have their company logo featured on an advertising board in our concourse…