The proposals make provision for the relocation of DFC from their existing Castle Road site, to a new site at Young’s Farm to the west of Dumbarton (bounded by the River Leven to east, A82 to north and railway line to west).

The club’s plans for a new stadium includes 3,000 seats and terracing for 1,000 fans that can be delivered in separate phases.

It also includes hospitality accommodation and complementary non-football related uses, dedicated training facilities and additional playing pitches for community use.

There will be road access off the A82 slip road and new car and coach parking.

The plans also include the redevelopment of the existing stadium site for approximately 180 houses and flats, together with the development of a riverside walkway which will eventually link Dumbarton town centre with Dumbarton Castle.

A spokesman for DFC said: “We have been looking for a new stadium site for a long time, and are excited that we are now finally in a position to go public with our relocation plans.

“We are confident that the proposals will provide firm foundations for the future of DFC.

“The new stadium will not only provide a modern, high quality sporting facility that meets our playing and training needs, but will importantly create the opportunity to generate additional non-football related income and help to put the Club at the heart of the local community.” The spokesman added: “We look forward to discussing our plans with our supporters and local residents on November 6 and 7 November, before submitting the planning applications early in the New Year.” The Reporter previously reported that fans were sceptical of the plans for relocation and deemed new hospitality facilities unneccessary for a team of its size.

The exhibition will be held at Dumbarton Football Club on Castle Road, between 11am and 7pm on Thursday November 6, and between 10am and 4pm on Friday November 7, where members of the project team will be on hand to explain the plans and hear any comments from fans.