Scotland travel to face FYR Macedonia in the UEFA Nations League this Saturday, seeking a response after a heavy defeat last time out. The side were beaten 3-0 by Switzerland at Hampden Park just four days ago, a result that leaves them third in their World Cup qualifying group with three points from three games.
Ricardo Rodríguez opened the scoring for the Swiss in the 12th minute, with Nico Elvedi and Zeki Amdouni adding second-half goals. The loss continued a difficult recent run for Scotland, whose form in their last five matches reads one win, one draw and three defeats. You can review the team's recent results and upcoming schedule on our fixtures page.
The match in Skopje represents a chance to reset ahead of the October international break. FYR Macedonia, who compete in League C of the Nations League, will provide a different tactical test on their home ground. Scotland's recent away form includes a goalless draw in Slovenia and a 4-0 friendly win in Bolivia back in June.
The squad will be looking to tighten up defensively after conceding four goals in their three World Cup qualifiers so far this season. With the next competitive qualifier not until November, this Nations League fixture is an important opportunity to build momentum. The full squad list and player statistics are available on our squad page. The team departs for the Balkans on Friday ahead of the Saturday evening kick-off.
