Dumbarton 1-0 Arbroath

Dumbarton's Scott Chaplain earned the Sons their first home win of the season with a victory over Arbroath.

Chaplain's goal in the dying seconds of the first half was just reward for a stirring display by the home side.

Denis McLaughlin's cross found the midfielder unmarked in the Arbroath goalmouth and he spun and fired the ball home beyond Darren Hill.

Arbroath used the wind to their advantage after the break but could not find a way through a tight defence.

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Dumbarton: Vojacek, Geggan (O'Donoghue 46), Dunlop, Gordon, Smith, Chisholm, McStay, Chaplain, Cook (Brannan 70), McLaughlin, Craig (Murray 70).
Subs Not Used: McNiff, White.

Booked: Chaplain.

Goals: Chaplain 45.

Arbroath: Hill, Rennie, Dobbins, Bishop, McCaffrey (Redman 72), McMullan, Lunan, Gibson, McCulloch (Milne 72), Scott (Ross 73), Hislop.
Subs Not Used: Raeside, Morrison.

Att: 696

Ref: M Northcroft