The Scotsman - Monday, 2nd September 1889, page 4
Celtic v Dumbarton – On the Celtic ground in the presence of 5000 spectators. Bell kicked off for Dumbarton. The visitors ealy gave indications of good play, and in five minutes scored the first goal. The game was waged with equal vigour, the play being very fast, but scarcely up to the standard of the contestants. Towards the end of the first half a free kick for a back charge resulted in the downfall of the Dumbarton goal, the goal ball being sent through by Gallacher. On crossing over the two teams were level, and when Groves kicked off, the players were as keen on the ball as at the commencement. Groves and Cunningham brought the ball well down but the parting shot went wide. A hard fought, but far from brilliant game, ended in a draw of one goal each.

Celtic Team:-
McClaughlin
McCallum
Dowling
Gallacher
Kelly Jas
McLaren
Madden
Dowds
Groves
Coleman
Cunningham

Scorers:-
Gallacher