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Dumbarton play host to visiting club Annan Athletic at The Dumbarton Football Stadium in the League One match on Saturday.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Dumbarton v Annan Athletic can be seen below - along with the latest match odds.
Dumbarton prepare for this game following a 2-2 League One draw against Montrose.
For Dumbarton, the goalscorers were Carlo Pignatiello (41') and Tony Wallace (63'). Owen Stirton (21') and Aidan Quinn (84') scored for Montrose.
Matches involving Dumbarton have proved to be exciting ones recently with plenty of scoring being the norm. Over their past six clashes alone, the sum of 21 goals have been recorded for both sides combined (at an average of 3.5 goals per game) with 13 of them accredited to Dumbarton.
Looking at their past form shows that Dumbarton:
Annan Athletic go into this clash following on from a 5-1 League One win as they beat Arbroath in their last game.
For Annan Athletic, the goalscorers were Paul Smith (31'), Tommy Muir (40', 61') and Luca Ross (72', 79'). Billy King (17') scored for Arbroath.
The numbers tell their own story, and Annan Athletic have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 8 goals in total. In defence, Annan Athletic have clearly had some problems. Despite that, it remains to be seen if that trend might be replicated in this match.
Coming into this clash, Annan Athletic haven’t won away from home in the past 2 matches in the league.
Looking over their past head to head results going back to 08/04/2023 tells us that these fixtures have been a source of anguish for Dumbarton. They’ve not managed to get themselves any wins at all whereas Annan Athletic have just been stronger than them, beating them in 67% of those matches.
A combined sum of 21 goals were produced between them in these games, with 4 of them for The Sons and 17 netted by Galabankies. The average goals per game has been 3.5.
The last league contest featuring these clubs was League One match day 24 on 08/02/2025 when it ended Annan Athletic 2-1 Dumbarton.
The referee was Peter Stuart.
It seems to us that Annan Athletic and Dumbarton could both well score here although it’s hard to see a clear-cut winner.
A close call, and we think a draw is quite likely. That’s why our selection here is for a close game with a score draw when the referee blows the full-time whistle.
In terms of the bookies’ odds in the 90 min. result market, victory for Dumbarton can be had for 2.45, backing the draw is 3.4 & taking a punt on the winning team to be Annan Athletic is 2.45. Those are the best market prices that can be secured at this very moment.
Victor Martins, 07:01 22/04/2025
🏟️ Team Focus:
Dumbarton
Formed: 1872
Stadium: The Dumbarton Football Stadium (2,020)
Captain: Mark Durnan
Chairman: Neil McKay
Manager: Stephen Farrell
Competitions: League One position 10
🔑 Key Man: Michael Ruth
Normally used in the Striker position, Michael Ruth was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Having made his senior debut playing for Aberdeen in the 2020 - 2021 season, the goalscoring Forward has bagged 9 league goals in the League One 2024 - 2025 season to date in a total of 29 appearances.
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Dumbarton |
| Dumbarton |
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Annan Athletic |
| Annan Athletic |
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Dumbarton |
| Dumbarton |
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Annan Athletic |
| Annan Athletic |
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Dumbarton |
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Dumbarton |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 63 | DWWWL |
| 2 |
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34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 53 | DLLWD |
| 3 |
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34 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 51 | DWWWW |
| 4 |
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34 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 50 | DLLLD |
| 5 |
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34 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 48 | DLWWD |
| 6 |
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34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | -6 | 40 | WWLLD |
| 7 |
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34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | -7 | 40 | DLLWL |
| 8 |
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34 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 37 | DLWLD |
| 9 |
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34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | -23 | 36 | LWLLW |
| 10 |
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34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -16 | 17 | DWWLD |
| Montrose |
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Dumbarton |
| Dumbarton |
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Cove Rangers |
| Kelty Hearts |
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Dumbarton |
| Alloa Athletic |
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Dumbarton |
| Dumbarton |
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Queen Of The South |
| Arbroath |
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Dumbarton |
| Annan Athletic |
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Arbroath |
| Alloa Athletic |
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Annan Athletic |
| Annan Athletic |
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Queen Of The South |
| Annan Athletic |
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Kelty Hearts |
| Montrose |
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Annan Athletic |
| Inverness C.T. |
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Annan Athletic |
| Dumbarton |
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Cove Rangers |
| Dumbarton |
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Queen Of The South |
| Dumbarton |
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Inverness C.T. |
| Dumbarton |
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Arbroath |
| Dumbarton |
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Stenhousemuir |
| Dumbarton |
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Montrose |
| Alloa Athletic |
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Annan Athletic |
| Montrose |
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Annan Athletic |
| Inverness C.T. |
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Annan Athletic |
| Arbroath |
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Annan Athletic |
| Cove Rangers |
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Annan Athletic |
| Kelty Hearts |
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Annan Athletic |
| Goals scored | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded | 2 |
| Time first goal scored | 38 |
| Time first goal conceded | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 1.6 |
| Red cards | 0.1 |
| Subs used | 3.7 |
| Biggest victory | 3-1 |
| Biggest defeat | 5-1 |
| Goals scored | 1.1 |
| Goals conceded | 2.1 |
| Time first goal scored | 40 |
| Time first goal conceded | 31 |
| Yellow cards | 2 |
| Red cards | 0.2 |
| Subs used | 2.7 |
| Biggest victory | 5-1 |
| Biggest defeat | 5-0 |
| Michael Ruth | 9 |
| Carlo Pignatiello | 8 |
| Mark Durnan | 5 |
| James Hilton | 5 |
| Tony Wallace | 4 |
| Tommy Muir | 11 |
| Willie Gibson | 4 |
| Aidan Smith | 4 |
| Paul Smith | 4 |
| Aaron Brown | 3 |
| Dumbarton |
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Annan Athletic |
| Stenhousemuir |
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Dumbarton |
| Dumbarton |
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Annan Athletic |
| Annan Athletic |
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Cove Rangers |
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