Stenny defeat compounds misery

It was a final dose of salt in the wound for the most challenging of seasons for Dumbarton and their support as they crashed to defeat at Stenhousemuir.

- FRASER CLARKE

But Sons boss Stevie Farrell refused to be downbeat as he reflected on a campaign which he considered the most difficult of his managerial career so far.

The home side had the lead within nine minutes when Matty Aitken responded quickest from close range to prod into the net-and give his promotion playoff chasing side an early boost.

However, the visitors showed the levels of grit associated with their displays in recent weeks following relegation and levelled courtesy of another short-range finish, this time from Matty Shiels.

Stenny would find the winner on the hour mark when veteran midfielder Blair Alston fired a finish in off the woodwork after Aitken was denied by a fine stop from Shay Kelly.