Saturday 9th July 2022
A POOR second half was to Dumbarton’s ultimate cost as they lost 2-1 at home to Stirling Albion in today’s opening Premier Sports Cup tie.
Chances were even in the first half, with David Wilson squandering a good opportunity for Sons while Robert Thomson’s shot hit the bar for Stirling.
But it was Thomson who opened the scoring on 53 minutes, heading home a cross from the left.
Kieran Moore then made it 2-0 for Stirling after slackness allowed him to run in on goal and finish.
A bizarre goal by Ross MacLean (pictured) gave Sons some late hope, but the visitors held on.
Dumbarton now face a trip to Aberdeen in the second group game on Wednesday night.
Dumbarton Football Club
cinch League Two
Dumbarton v Stranraer
05 November 2022
Kick-off 3pm
| Pos | Team | Pld | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stirling Albion | 12 | 29 | 12 | 17 | 26 |
| 2 | Dumbarton | 12 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 26 |
| 3 | East Fife | 12 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 4 | Stenhousemuir | 12 | 22 | 23 | -1 | 18 |
| 5 | Elgin City | 12 | 23 | 20 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 | Stranraer | 12 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 16 |
| 7 | Bonnyrigg Rose | 12 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 13 |
| 8 | Forfar Athletic | 12 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 11 |
| 9 | Albion Rovers | 12 | 12 | 16 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Annan Athletic | 12 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 10 |