Manager Jim Chapman Scottish Cup Third Round League Challenge Cup First Round | Scottish League Division 3 1st Scottish League Cup Second Round | |
Stadium Strathclyde Homes Stadium, Dumbarton | ||
Season 2008–09 was the 132nd football season in which Dumbarton competed at a Scottish national level, entering the Scottish Football League for the 102nd time, the Scottish Cup for the 114th time, the Scottish League Cup for the 62nd time and the Scottish Challenge Cup for the 18th time.
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Overview
Jim Chapman's first full season in charge began with a large intake of new playing staff. A slow start however was to be replaced by an unbeaten run of 8 games which saw Dumbarton rise to 2nd place by the beginning of November. Mixed results in December through February meant that Dumbarton fell to 4th place, but still in with a playoff chance. However it was to be a final surge which saw 7 wins taken from the last 8 games which pushed Dumbarton to the Third Division title. Indeed that run brought about Dumbarton's record number of consecutive 'shut-outs' - 7 in all.
In the Scottish Cup, a second round victory over Highland League opponents Fraserburgh was followed by a close encounter with First Division Ross County, which was only decided by the odd goal in three and that after a draw.
In the League Cup, Dumbarton defeated Annan Athletic on penalties, but were to be overwhelmed by Premier Division St Mirren in the second round.
Finally, it was yet another League Challenge Cup first round exit, to Airdrie United.
Locally, the Stirlingshire Cup was not competed for.
Results
All results are written with Dumbarton's score first.
Scottish League Cup
* - won on penalties