Scotland vs Greece: Kick-off time, viewing guide, match stats, and team updates
Scotland vs Greece: Crucial World Cup Qualifier Showdown in Glasgow
Scotland’s World Cup Qualifier Ambitions
Scotland hosts Greece this Thursday at Hampden Park in a critical 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group C match. Holding four points from two matches, Scotland trails Denmark only on goal difference. Head Coach Steve Clarke recognizes the importance of securing wins in their upcoming matches, including next week’s fixture against Belarus, to guarantee a playoff spot. However, any mistakes could prove costly as Greece sits close behind with three points, having previously defeated Belarus 5-1 and lost 3-0 to Denmark.
Head-to-Head History
The last time Scotland faced Greece at home, they suffered a 3-0 defeat at Hampden Park during the UEFA Nations League. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming encounter as Greece looks to reignite their qualifying campaign with a victory against Clarke’s men.
Squad Updates and Selection
Scotland has a significant dilemma with experienced goalkeeper Craig Gordon returning to the squad despite a lack of recent match fitness. Neither Angus Gunn nor Liam Kelly has seen much playing time with their clubs, which may pose a concern for Clarke.
Olivier Burke, in strong form for Union Berlin, has been surprisingly omitted from the lineup. Meanwhile, right-back Anthony Ralston returns to fitness, replacing Max Johnston. Greece, managed by Ivan Jovanovic, faces only one injury setback with Panagiotis Retsos sidelined.
Broadcast and Viewing Information
- Broadcast options include BBC Two and BBC Scotland in the U.K., Fox Sports in the U.S., Stan Sport in Australia, and SonyLIV in India.
- Live updates will be available on ESPN.
Match Details
Date: Thursday, October 09, 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET; 12.15 a.m. IST, and 5:45 a.m. AEST, Friday)
Venue: Hampden Park, Glasgow
Referee: Espen Eskas (Norway)
VAR: Pol van Boeke (Netherlands)
Projected Lineups
| Scotland (4-2-3-1) | Greece (4-3-3) |
|---|---|
| GK: Angus Gunn | GK: Konstantinos Tzolakis |
| RB: Anthony Ralston | RB: Georgios Vagiannidis |
| CB: John Souttar | CB: Konstantinos Mavropanos |
| CB: Scott McKenna | CB: Konstantinos Koulierakis |
| LB: Andrew Robertson | LB: Kostas Tsimikas |
| CM: John McGinn | CM: Christos Zafeiris |
| CM: Billy Gilmour | CM: Dimitrios Kourbelis |
| CM: Lewis Ferguson | RW: Konstantinos Karetsas |
| CAM: Scott McTominay | CAM: Anastasios Bakasetas |
| ST: Ben Doak | LW: Christos Tzolis |
| ST: Che Adams | CF: Vangelis Pavlidis |
Historical Stats and Analysis
In their last four encounters, Scotland and Greece have each won once, with the other two matches ending in draws. Notably, Greece has won all of their last five away international matches, which may serve as a confidence booster for the visiting team.
Stay tuned to Emegypt for more updates and expert analysis on Scotland’s journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
