In the Challenge Cup game on 22 September 2026, Dumbarton beat Kilmarnock II 3:2. Match numbers: shots on target 11:4, corners 4:6.
Match report
Dumbarton beat Kilmarnock II 3-2 in the Challenge Cup group stage on Tuesday evening. The result keeps the hosts in contention while Kilmarnock II's campaign faces a setback.
L. Foster opened the scoring in the 40th minute, breaking the deadlock. By then Kilmarnock II had pushed forward, and L. McIntosh missed a penalty straight after, a crucial moment that shifted momentum.
D. Lang restored the lead for Dumbarton in the 53rd minute, extending their advantage. J. Sowa added a third in the 62nd minute, putting the hosts firmly in control.
O. Hartington pulled one back for Kilmarnock II in the 76th minute, keeping their hopes alive. The visitors pushed for an equaliser, though Dumbarton's defence held firm through the pressure.
R. Margiotta converted a penalty in the 87th minute to complete the scoring, though it came too late. The home side had been backed at 66% confidence to win, and that prediction held up through the final whistle.
Dumbarton managed 77 attacks with 11 shots on target, though they created no big chances. Kilmarnock II dominated possession at 63% and launched 99 attacks with 4 shots on target, but couldn't convert their superiority.
The result leaves Dumbarton with momentum in the group stage, while Kilmarnock II faces a tougher path to qualification.
Prepared from match data
Key numbers
Possession, %37–63
Shots on target11–4
Shots off target10–4
Attacks77–99
HT⚽40' L. Foster — Goal✗43' L. McIntosh — Penalty missed⚽53' D. Lang — Goal⚽62' J. Sowa — Goal⚽76' O. Hartington — Goal⚽87' R. Margiotta — Penalty
0'45'90'
Match events
40'0:1Kilmarnock II⚽GoalL. Foster assist: C. Bickerton
43'0:1Dumbarton✗Penalty missedL. McIntosh assist: L. McIntosh
