The hosts were on the front foot for a majority of the match, but found keeper Danny Rogers in superb form — along with some heroic and organised defending from the Sons.

There was one change from the Dumbarton side that drew 0-0 with Cowdenbeath last week. Colin Nish started against his former side, taking the place of Archie Campbell.

Jason Cummings was at the centre of most things the home side were creating — and he had the first attempt of the match. A cross from David Gray fell at the striker’s feet.

He had time — but the shot was weak and easily gathered by Rogers.

The visitors had an effort of their own not long after with Jordan Kirkpatrick forcing Mark Oxley into a decent save to push his powerful drive wide.

Gray had a chance for Hibs at the back post after a cross from the left hand side found its way to him — but his first time shot hit the side netting.

Cummings had another two shots on goal but was denied by Rogers once more before curling one of his shots wide.

Dumbarton were still causing a few problems on the break. Mark Gilhaney crossed in a terrific ball, and had it not been for a vital header to put the ball behind for a corner, captain Andy Graham would have put Sons 1-0 up.

Rogers was called into action again after 25 minutes, he had to get up and across his goal to push away a long range effort from Celtic loanee Dylan McGeouch.

Scott Linton’s long throw ins were causing problems in the Hibs penalty area, with Nish nearly finding the back of the net after he flicked on one of his teammate’s throws.

Cummings nearly broke the deadlock with a glancing header bouncing just wide before Hibs were awarded a penalty.

Andy Graham was adjudged to have pulled down Dominque Malonga inside the penalty area, and Barry Cook pointed to the spot.

Malonga stepped up, however it was a poor penalty and Rogers saved the spot kick.

The ball nearly slipped through the Irish under-21 keeper’s hands, however he grabbed the ball just in time as it spun towards the goal line.

Hibs appealed for a goal, whilst Sons called for the save. The referee and linesman remained unmoved and play went on.

That was on the brink of half time, but there was still time for another chance for Cummings before the break.

Rogers denied him once more, with the keeper coming out to make himself big and block a shot from close range.

Mitch Megginson and Nish both had chances for Sons in the opening stages of the second half. Megginson seen his effort from inside the area blocked before the latter acrobatically volleyed wide after good work from his strike partner Garry Fleming.

Malonga was keen to make up for his penalty miss, with the Hibs frontman cutting in from the left hand side. Fortunately for Dumbarton it was straight at Rogers.

Kirkpatrick had a shot for goal go wide, with Graham nearly getting on the end of the shot however it was just too far ahead of him.

Cummings had another chance for the hosts. A low curling effort from 18 yards beat Rogers, but went the wrong side of the post.

Scott Taggart and Graham made fine blocks and tackles throughout the game, as Sons tried to absorb the pressure from the home side.

Dumbarton made two changes in quick succession. Kieran MacDonald, on loan from Hamilton, replaced Megginson whilst Archie Campbell replaced Fleming.

Hibs had the ball in the net through substitute Paul Heffernan just before the 75 minute mark, however the assistant referee’s flag compiled yet more frustration on the Edinburgh side.

The hosts pushed and pushed for a winner with a late flurry of corners and free kicks in dangerous positions, however the Dumbarton defence stood tall and there was still time for yet another terrific save from Rogers to make sure the game would finish goalless.

Dumbarton held on for a well deserved and hard fought point, and return to the Capital next week to take on undefeated league leaders Hearts.