The 15 point deduction sees the club drop to the foot of the League One table, replacing Inverness Caledonian Thistle, who themselves entered administration earlier this season.

Ian Wright and Craig Morrison, managing directors at business advisory firm Quantuma have been appointed as administrators.

Speaking of their appointment Wright said, “Craig Morrison and I were appointed joint administrators of Dumbarton FC on 18 November 2024. The directors of the club were left with no option other than to appoint administrators, following the non-receipt of significant funds that were owed to the club from the sale of development land in 2021.

As administrators, we will be investigating the circumstances surrounding this transaction and other issues affecting the club, but will not be in a position to comment further at this time. Our immediate priority is to ensure the club can complete its fixtures and we will be meeting with key stakeholders to ensure this can be achieved.

We understand this will be a shock to fans, staff and the local community.

The club employs 18 playing staff, six football staff and three club staff whose roles are secure whilst we work through the early stages of assessing the options available to the club. We would invite any interested parties to come forward.”