Scotland claims victory over North Macedonia in Nations League
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 10:22 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Scotland defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje on October 3, marking a strong showing in the Nations League. Despite the scoreline, Scotland overwhelmingly controlled the match, taking 25 shots, with 10 on target, compared to North Macedonia's nine total shots and none on target. Key moments include Kieron Bowie's opening goal and Andy Robertson's 100th cap for Scotland. Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has alleviated pressure with this victory ahead of the upcoming match against Slovenia at Hampden.
- •Scotland controlled the game with 25 shots to North Macedonia's nine.
- •Kieron Bowie scored the opening goal early in the match.
- •Andy Robertson earned his 100th cap during the victory.
- •Scott McKenna was sent off late in the game.
- •Scotland prepares for an upcoming match against Slovenia.
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
- 10:22 PMBBC Sport — Two going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
"Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
"Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 10:22 PMTwo going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
- BBC SportOct 3, 2026, 10:22 PMTwo going on four, five or six on good night for new Scotland era
Scotland scored twice in North Macedonia but the scoreline does not reflect their dominance in Skopje, writes Tom English.
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