1897–98 Dumbarton F.C. season
season of football team
The 1897–98 season was the 25th Scottish football season in which Dumbarton competed at national level entering the Scottish Cup. In addition Dumbarton played in the Dumbartonshire Cup.
Scottish Cup
Dumbarton were knocked out in the first round by St Bernards, after a 1–1 draw.
Dumbartonshire Cup
Dumbarton won the Dumbartonshire Cup for the ninth time, beating Vale of Leven in the final.
Friendlies
In the absence of any league commitments, the Dumbarton committee had to work hard to bring together a fixture list which would meet the club's financial needs.
During the season, 23 'friendly' matches were arranged, where there was much to be pleased about. There was an impressive unbeaten run of 9 games at the beginning of the season, several wins against league opposition and a successful 'mini' tour of the highlands during the New Year holidays. In all 13 were won, 4 drawn and 6 lost (4 against First Division teams and 2 against Second Division teams), scoring 69 goals and conceding 49.
It is of note that following the Scottish Cup campaign against St Bernards, many of the Dumbarton team members went 'on strike' due to apparent promises made of bonuses for the cup matches. This resulted in a number of neighbouring clubs being called upon to provide 'guest' players to fulfil the match against Partick Thistle on 22 January.
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