Scottish League Division One 5th | Scottish Cup Second Round | |
Top goalscorer League: Robert Johnstone (11)All: Robert Johnstone (11) | ||
Season 1893–94 was the 21st Scottish football season in which Dumbarton competed at national level, entering the Scottish Football League for the fourth time, and the Scottish Cup for the 21st time.
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Overview
The demand for league football nationally resulted in the creation of a new second division this season. Meanwhile, Dumbarton competed in their first season as a professional outfit. From now on it would be a 'big ask' for the club to compete with the larger outfits as they could not generate the required funds to attract the best talent. Nevertheless, a creditable 5th place in the First Division was achieved with 19 points, 10 behind champions Celtic.
In the Scottish Cup, after a first round win over local rivals Vale of Leven, Dumbarton were defeated in the second round by St Bernards.
Locally, Dumbarton retained the Dumbartonshire Cup, defeating Duntocher Harp in the final.
During the season 17 'other' matches were played, including a 'mini' north of England tour during the New Year holidays. Of these matches, 6 were won, 5 drawn and 6 lost, scoring 41 goals and conceding 39.
Results
All results are written with Dumbarton's score first.
International Caps
John Taylor earned his third and fourth 'League' caps in Scottish League XI's against the Irish and English Leagues respectively - scoring a goal in the 6-2 win over the Irish.
Tom McMillan also earned his first 'League' cap in the match against the Irish League.
Transfers
Despite the switch to professionalism, Dumbarton struggled to hold on to their 'star' players and during the season lost, amongst others, internationalist John Taylor who moved to St Mirren.
Reserve Team
Dumbarton were defeated in the second round of the Scottish Second XI Cup by Celtic.
Factfile
* The league tie against Third Lanark on 17 March marked Tom McMillan's 100th competitive appearance for the club.