History of the Dumbarton v Partick Thistle fixture
Dumbarton play host to Partick Thistle at The Rock on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 31 games played, Sons have recorded 12 wins, and Partick Thistle have come away with 11 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Dumbarton was back in April 2006, over five years ago, with Partick Thistle inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Sons in a Scottish Division Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 25 Aug | Partick Th. | 3 - 0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 29 Apr | Dumbarton | 2-3 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 14 Mar | Partick Th. | 2 - 1 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 31 Dec | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 20 Aug | Partick Th. | 3 - 2 | Dumbarton | Scottish Division Two |
| 1987/1988 | Wed 01 Jul | Dumbarton | 1 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
| 1987/1988 | Wed 01 Jul | Dumbarton | 4 - 2 | Partick Th. | Scottish Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Dumbarton's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While Sons have scored 9, a worringly large 16 have been leaked at the other end.
Partick Thistle's away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.
Dumbarton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 13 matches.
Partick Thistle are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 25 points from 14 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbarton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 6 |
| Partick Thistle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at The Rock for the Sons and the Madmen are unable to see past Partick Thistle claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Dumbarton | Been beaten in each of their previous 3 home matches. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 10 . |
| Partick Thistle | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here