Dumbarton vs Stenhousemuir

Match Report

A resounding Warriors performance sees us break our away record and capture the elusive first win away from home this season. A win Gary Naysmith was ‘delighted’ with.

Blair Alston and Matty Aitken’s goals made all the difference in Dumbarton and wrapped up three points on the road for the Warriors. Dumbarton did pull one back, but it was not enough to beat the unstoppable energy of the Warriors, who continued to power on against a 10-man Dumbarton team.

Gary made 2 changes from last weekend with Alston and O’Reilly replacing Wedderburn and Banner. Super keeper Deejay also made his 50^thappearance for the club this weekend.

The Warriors looked strong in the opening 10 minutes and forced Dumbarton to concede a penalty, after goalkeeper Long fouled Meechan in the box. Blair Alston dispatched his penalty coolly into the bottom corner to give the Warriors a deserved lead. 0-1. It wasn’t to be Dumbarton keeper’s day after Long went off midway through the first half due to injury.

On the 38-minute mark, we struck again, this time through Aitken who opened up his scoring account for the season. A great corner by Yates found its way to Aitken who was ready at the back post to tap in his first of the season. 0-2.

Dumbarton pulled one back before the close of the half after a cross in bounced all the way to Pignatiello who headed in. 1-2.

We headed into the break with a more than deserved lead for one of our best away performances. After the restart, Alston tried the impossible after a poor clearance from Dumbarton allowed the midfielder to overhead kick the ball goal-bound, but substitute keeper O’Neill reacted well to tip it over.

The home team were reduced to 10 men, which didn’t help their search for an equaliser, after Clark was given a second yellow for dragging Aitken down outside the box.

Another sublime corner from Yates in the 79^thminute allowed Aitken to grab his brace after his cute flick at the back post ensured all three points would return to Ochilview.

A Warriors’ performance to be proud of! ‘The players were excellent and a threat going forwards’ dubbed Naysmith. We now have two weeks until our next game when we return to the fortress that is Ochilview Park, where we will take on Alloa for the second time this season.

Please come and support the team and make sure to stay up to date via our social media channels

Match Report by Louise Davidson

Preview

The Warriors are set for another away performance this weekend after a hard-fought point in the Highlands last Saturday.

This Saturday we are looking to bag out first away win when we meet Dumbarton for another weekend of league action.

This clash with the Sons should prove to be a goalfest if past performances are anything to go by, with over 100 goals scored between these two teams, over a 22 year span.

Captain Bucky and midfield strong arm Wedderburn will be seeking to steer the team towards all three points against their former club.

It’s big weekend for both teams with the Warriors aiming to register an away win whereas Dumbarton scout for this first win of the league campaign.

This game not to missed, so please make sure you come and support Gary and the squad! Stay up to date via all of our social media channels.

Kick-off: 5^th October 2024 at 3pm

Location: Dumbarton Football Stadium

Important Information

£18 adults

£13 students/over-65s/ – proof of age required

£5 under-16s

Please enter via home end turnstiles 1 & 2. Tickets can be purchased through Dumbarton’s Fanbase app, there will also be a cash turnstile in operation.

The bar will be open prior to kick off from 1.30pm, this can be accessed once you have come through the home turnstile.

Match Preview by Louise Davidson