Dumbarton vs Hibernian FC preview - Sons ready for Hibs test

Posted Saturday, November 22, 2014 by PA

Dumbarton entertain Hibs in the league for the first time ever at the Bet Butler Stadium.

The Sons are missing only Hugh Murray, who has suffered a recurrence of a calf problem.

Goalkeeper Danny Rogers is available again after international duty.

Manager Ian Murray said: "It is another great occasion after the visits from Hearts and Rangers. We took a point from Hearts here and gave Rangers a tough time in the Scottish Cup so we can be confident of getting something against Hibs.

"We did well to come back from a goal down to win at Livingston and that fighting spirit will be needed again in this game."

Hibs boss Alan Stubbs must decide whether to throw Dominique Malonga straight back into action following his exertions on international duty with Congo.

Midfielder Scott Robertson (hand) and goalkeeper Mark Oxley (back) are unlikely to feature.

"Whenever we've played Dumbarton they've got everybody behind the ball and made it difficult for us," Stubbs told the club's official website.

"So we don't expect it to be any different. I just think that we're on top we need to score an early goal to help settle us down - to give us a platform to move on from.

"What I will say is that when we haven't scored we've still looked to be in control of games.

"But we just need to show that killer instinct and when we do get opportunities we need to take them."