Scotland lost their previous match at home to Slovenia. Their next opponent is North Macedonia. Scotland won the first meeting between the teams 2-0 in Skopje last month, with goals from Kieron Bowie and John McGinn. It was Sébastien Pocognoli’s first victory as Scotland coach.
Scotland face North Macedonia on Friday 13 November at 7.45pm GMT. The Switzerland match follows on Monday 16 November in St Gallen. The home fixture will be shown on BBC Two Scotland, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
McTominay and Adams return to the squad
McTominay missed Scotland’s previous matches because he had a medical procedure on his heart. He said the procedure was successful and he was happy to play again. If the coach selects him, this will be his first competitive match at Hampden since Scotland beat Denmark in a World Cup qualifier.
Adams is available again after an injury. He did not play in Scotland’s earlier Nations League matches. Adams played his 50th international match against Brazil at the World Cup. Scotland now have another experienced striker for the two matches.
Stephen Welsh and Luis Binks left the squad because of injuries. Ryan Porteous and David Bates replaced them. Porteous last played for Scotland in March 2025. Bates last played for Scotland in 2019.
- 13 November: Scotland v North Macedonia at Hampden, Glasgow, 7.45pm GMT.
- 16 November: Switzerland v Scotland in St Gallen, 7.45pm GMT.
Two victories may be needed in Group B1
Slovenia are also in Scotland’s group. The Scottish FA said Scotland may need to win both remaining matches to reach the promotion play-offs. Two victories will not guarantee a place because the final position also depends on the other results in the group.
Coach Sébastien Pocognoli said the team had little time to prepare. He wants experienced players to help the rest of the squad. McTominay is one of the experienced players who returned for these matches.
Scotland have played North Macedonia five times. Scotland won three matches, drew one match and lost one match. The last match in Glasgow ended 1-1 in 2012. Scotland won the most recent match 2-0 in Skopje in October.
The match against North Macedonia is Scotland’s final home game in this group. The match in Switzerland will complete Scotland’s Nations League schedule.
Both matches are scheduled to start at 7.45pm GMT.