Dumbarton

Ground: Strathclyde Homes Stadium Capacity 2050 all seated Address: Dumbarton, G82 1JJ Tel No: 01389 762629     Nickname: The Sons Kit Colours: Yellow and Black     Official Website: www.dumbartonfootballclub.com Fan Website: On the Rocks

Dumbarton like the Ton suffered back to back relegation from the first to the third division. They returned to the second division after a couple of years gaining promotion as runners up to Brechin. Last season, their first back in the second division, they finished in 5th place.

Players known to Ton fans include Paddy Flannery our ex striker who is a prolific goalscorer for the Sons. Tom brown is another who many will know well after playing with Kilmarnock but most likely our local rivals St Mirren. They also have Nigerian Emeka Obidile who was on trial with the Ton in January but wasn't offered a contract.

Stadium

Dumbartons new ground is situated on the waterfront beside Dumbarton Rock giving rise to the stadium being known to Sons supporters as "The Rock".

The stadium was opened last year and consists of one all-seated stand along the side of the pitch. Away fans are situated in sections 1 and 2 which has 500 seats and already there is talk of games against the Ton being all-ticket but at this time that can't be confirmed.

Again like most other all-seated new stadia the atmosphere is called into question but facilities are excellent.

Admission Prices

Adults : £10     Concessions : £5 

Getting There   Map     AA RoutePlanner

The easiest ground to get to in our division being just across the river. Take the M8 and come off at Junction 30, Erskine Bridge, follow this road (A898) and cross the bridge. At end of bridge branch left, signed Crianlarich, onto the A82. Continue until traffic lights at junction with A814 (west), go left onto A814, signed Dumbarton. Follow signs for Dumbarton castle.

By Train: Nearest station is East Dumbarton on the Glasgow - Helensburgh line.

Parking: 400 spaces at ground.

Where to have a drink

There is a bowling club next to the ground although check for admission policy. Along the end of the street next to East Dumbarton train station is The Stags Head although football colours are NOT allowed. Apart from that the town centre is a 5 minute walk away and has a selection of pubs.