Saturday 11th November 2017
DUMBARTON progressed to the semi-final of the Irn Bru Cup with a convincing win against Raith Rovers.
Manager Stephen Aitken made one team change from the win against Brechin City with Craig Barr replacing Dougie Hill.
Sons started the match in a bright fashion and Calum Gallagher tested Smith in the Raith goal with a long range header.
McLaughlin broke the deadlock for Sons on 20 mins converting from close range following a Walsh corner.
Rovers though came close out the half hour mark when Vaughan just failing to connect from a cross with Gallacher beaten.
Sons created a few more chances and held their lead till half time.
Four minutes into the second period Ally Roy (pictured) doubled Dumbarton’s lead capitalising on a defensive mistake.
Tom Walsh then missed a penalty and Raith were reduced to ten men when Spence was shown a red card for handling the ball on the goal line.
Dumbarton comfortably saw the game out and now await the outcome of the semi-final draw on Monday.
Full Match report and SonsTV to follow. Match photos now online.
Alan Findlay
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 |