UEFA Nations League

Scotland vs Slovenia, 2026-27 UEFA Nations League, League Phase

· UEFA Nations League
Scotland
  • 31': Ryan Christie
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Slovenia
  • 56': Aljosa Matko
  • 71': Danijel Sturm

Scotland end window with home loss to Slovenia

Sebastien Pocognoli's first camp as Scotland head coach ended with a grim and damaging 2-1 Nations League defeat at home to Slovenia.

Match Commentary

  • 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 2': Attempt blocked. John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Christie.
  • 4': Jack Hendry (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 4': Foul by Zan Karnicnik (Slovenia).
  • 8': Foul by Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland).
  • 8': Danijel Sturm (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 10': Corner, Slovenia. Conceded by Jack Hendry.
  • 13': Attempt blocked. Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Danijel Sturm.
  • 14': Corner, Slovenia. Conceded by Jack Hendry.
  • 15': Attempt missed. David Zec (Slovenia) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Erik Janza with a cross following a corner.
  • 17': Corner, Scotland. Conceded by Erik Janza.
  • 18': Corner, Slovenia. Conceded by Ben Gannon-Doak.
  • 22': Handball by Zan Vipotnik (Slovenia).
  • 27': John McGinn (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 27': Foul by David Zec (Slovenia).
  • 29': Foul by Erik Janza (Slovenia).
  • 29': Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 30': Erik Janza (Slovenia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 30': Jack Hendry (Scotland) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box following a set piece situation.
  • 30': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Scotland) header from very close range misses to the right following a set piece situation.
  • 31': Goal! Scotland 1, Slovenia 0. Ryan Christie (Scotland) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie following a set piece situation.
  • 35': Foul by David Brekalo (Slovenia).
  • 35': John McGinn (Scotland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 37': Foul by Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia).
  • 37': Billy Gilmour (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 37': Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 37': Foul by Oliver McBurnie (Scotland).
  • 39': Attempt blocked. Zan Vipotnik (Slovenia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Danijel Sturm.
  • 39': Corner, Slovenia. Conceded by Andy Robertson.
  • 41': Foul by Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia).
  • 41': Ryan Christie (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Attempt missed. John McGinn (Scotland) left footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the right.
  • 43': Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 43': Foul by John McGinn (Scotland).
  • 44': John McGinn (Scotland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 44': Attempt missed. Aljosa Matko (Slovenia) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by David Brekalo.
  • 45': Fourth official has announced 1 minutes of added time.
  • 45'+1': First Half ends, Scotland 1, Slovenia 0.
  • 45': Second Half begins Scotland 1, Slovenia 0.
  • 46': Attempt blocked. Zan Vipotnik (Slovenia) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by David Brekalo with a headed pass.
  • 49': Foul by Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia).
  • 49': Ryan Christie (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 52': Attempt saved. Ryan Christie (Scotland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak (Slovenia). Assisted by Ben Gannon-Doak.
  • 54': Foul by David Zec (Slovenia).
  • 54': John McGinn (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 54': David Zec (Slovenia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 55': Attempt missed. Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Oliver McBurnie.
  • 56': Goal! Scotland 1, Slovenia 1. Aljosa Matko (Slovenia) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Danijel Sturm.
  • 59': Attempt missed. Danijel Sturm (Slovenia) right footed shot from the left side of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Jaka Bijol.
  • 60': Attempt missed. Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Jaka Bijol.
  • 62': Attempt blocked. Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Danijel Sturm.
  • 64': Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 64': Foul by Billy Gilmour (Scotland).
  • 64': Zan Vipotnik (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 64': Foul by Jack Hendry (Scotland).
  • 65': Erik Janza (Slovenia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 65': Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Scotland).
  • 66': Substitution, Scotland. Kieron Bowie replaces Oliver McBurnie.
  • 66': Substitution, Scotland. Aaron Hickey replaces Stephen Welsh.
  • 67': Foul by Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia).
  • 67': Ben Gannon-Doak (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 67': Jaka Bijol (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 67': Foul by Kieron Bowie (Scotland).
  • 68': Aljosa Matko (Slovenia) wins a free kick on the right wing.
  • 68': Foul by Luis Binks (Scotland).
  • 68': Luis Binks (Scotland) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 69': Offside, Slovenia. Aljosa Matko is caught offside.
  • 71': Adam Gnezda Cerin (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 71': Foul by Lewis Ferguson (Scotland).
  • 71': Goal! Scotland 1, Slovenia 2. Danijel Sturm (Slovenia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aljosa Matko.
  • 72': Substitution, Scotland. Josh McPake replaces Ryan Christie.
  • 73': Substitution, Scotland. Findlay Curtis replaces Ben Gannon-Doak.
  • 77': Attempt saved. Findlay Curtis (Scotland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Jan Oblak (Slovenia). Assisted by Billy Gilmour with a cross.
  • 79': Substitution, Slovenia. Zan Celar replaces Zan Vipotnik.
  • 80': Attempt saved. Kieron Bowie (Scotland) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jan Oblak (Slovenia). Assisted by Josh McPake with a cross.
  • 81': Foul by Zan Karnicnik (Slovenia).
  • 81': Josh McPake (Scotland) wins a free kick on the left wing.
  • 82': Attempt saved. Luis Binks (Scotland) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal by Jan Oblak (Slovenia). Assisted by Andy Robertson with a cross.
  • 84': David Brekalo (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 84': Foul by Kieron Bowie (Scotland).
  • 85': Foul by Danijel Sturm (Slovenia).
  • 85': Aaron Hickey (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 85': Foul by Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia).
  • 85': John McGinn (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 85': Mark Zabukovnik (Slovenia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 87': Substitution, Scotland. Robbie Ure replaces John McGinn.
  • 89': Foul by Jaka Bijol (Slovenia).
  • 89': Kieron Bowie (Scotland) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
  • 89': Substitution, Slovenia. Srdjan Kuzmic replaces Aljosa Matko.
  • 90': Attempt missed. Billy Gilmour (Scotland) right footed shot from outside the box is too high from a direct free kick.
  • 90': Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
  • 90'+2': Foul by Zan Celar (Slovenia).
  • 90'+2': Luis Binks (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+2': Zan Celar (Slovenia) is shown the yellow card.
  • 90'+3': Attempt saved. Kieron Bowie (Scotland) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Jan Oblak (Slovenia). Assisted by Billy Gilmour.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Zan Celar (Slovenia).
  • 90'+3': Luis Binks (Scotland) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Erik Janza (Slovenia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
  • 90'+3': Foul by Robbie Ure (Scotland).
  • 90'+4': Second Half ends, Scotland 1, Slovenia 2.
  • 0': Match ends, Scotland 1, Slovenia 2.

Statistics

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16 Fouls 11
4 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0
1 Offsides 0
4 Corner Kicks 1
5 Saves 0
45.8 Possession 54.2
10 SHOTS 12
3 ON GOAL 6
0.3 On Target % 0.5
0 Penalty Goals 0
0 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
464 Accurate Passes 548
520 Passes 621
0.9 Pass Completion % 0.9
2 Accurate Crosses 4
10 Crosses 14
0.2 Cross % 0.3
51 Long Balls 37
24 Accurate Long Balls 17
0.5 Long Balls % 0.5
3 Blocked Shots 1
7 Effective Tackles 13
13 Tackles 18
0.5 Tackle % 0.7
10 Interceptions 3
22 Effective Clearances 17
22 Clearances 17

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Nations League

Venue: Hampden Park
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Attendance: 34,466

UEFA Nations League Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Switzerland 4 +10 12
2 Slovenia 4 +2 7
3 Scotland 4 -2 4
4 North Macedonia 4 -10 0
Full Standings

Line-Ups

SCO Scotland (3-4-2-1)

No. Name
1 Angus Gunn (GK)
13 Jack Hendry
4 Luis Binks Yellow Card
5 Stephen Welsh
8 Billy Gilmour
19 Lewis Ferguson
3 Andy Robertson
17 Ben Gannon-Doak
9 Oliver McBurnie
11 Ryan Christie
7 John McGinn Yellow Card
Scotland Substitutes:
Luke Graham, Findlay Curtis, Nathan Patterson, Scott Bain, Kristi Montgomery, Kieron Bowie, Lennon Miller, Josh Doig, Aaron Hickey, Joshua McPake, Liam Kelly, Robbie Ure.

SVN Slovenia (5-4-1)

No. Name
1 Jan Oblak (GK)
6 Jaka Bijol
17 David Zec Yellow Card
23 David Brekalo
13 Erik Janza Yellow Card
2 Zan Karnicnik
22 Adam Gnezda Cerin
4 Mark Zabukovnik Yellow Card
15 Danijel Sturm
20 Aljosa Matko
18 Zan Vipotnik
Slovenia Substitutes:
Jure Balkovec, Jost Urbancic, Matevz Vidovsek, Timi Elsnik, Tomi Horvat, Vanja Drkusic, Sandi Lovric, Srdjan Kuzmic, Tjas Begic, Igor Vekic, Tamar Svetlin, Zan Celar.

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