Match Report
The table read 4th (Dunfermline Athletic, 3 pts) against 5th (Dumbarton, 0 pts), 3 points apart. Dumbarton had been under-performing their position — 30th on five-round form against 5th in the table.
Dumbarton arrived off six straight defeats. The five-game form split read 6/15 points for Dunfermline Athletic against 0/15 for Dumbarton.
GioScore's database holds 14 meetings between the two: 11 for Dunfermline Athletic, 1 for Dumbarton and 2 drawn, at 4 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 36% of those meetings. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 71% of the meetings.
Goal scorers
Dunfermline Athletic: Andy Tod (26'), Oli Shaw (38'), Andy Tod (69'), Josh Cooper (85') · Dumbarton: Kai Kirkpatrick (60')
Key stats
Possession: Dunfermline Athletic 59% · Dumbarton 41% · Total shots: 21-2 · On target: 16-1 · Corners: 11-3