Career
McDougall started his professional footballing career with Airdrieonians in 1921 until he was sold to Sunderland in 1929 for £4,500. Overall, he made 167 league appearances scoring 4 goals from 1929 to 1934 whilst at Sunderland. He then moved to Leeds United and played 52 league appearances, and scored no goals.
He then retired from playing in 1937.