 Dowling and teammate Shawn McCoulsky both joined National League South side Weston-super-Mare on a two-month loan period.He made his debut for the club two days later in a 3–1 win over Whitehawk and made a total of eight appearances before returning to Bristol.Following the expiration of his loan with Weston–super–Mare, Dowling returned to Bristol where he continued to play for the club's U23 side.