Match Report
11 points for Dumbarton (11th), 18 for Stenhousemuir (2nd): a 7-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Dumbarton: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 11th. Against a league average of 1.88 goals per team per game, Dumbarton ran at 1.67 scored and 1.33 conceded, Stenhousemuir at 3 and 0.33.
The head-to-head ledger counts 8 games: 1 Dumbarton win, 6 for Stenhousemuir, 1 draw, at 2.88 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 38% of the wins in this matchup. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 63% of the meetings.
The venue was The YOUR Radio 103FM Stadium, with room for 2,025 spectators. On the scoreboard, Stenhousemuir led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Stenhousemuir: Ross Taylor (45'), Euan O'Reilly (86')
Key stats
Possession: Dumbarton 48% · Stenhousemuir 52% · Total shots: 7-12 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 2-5