Scotland's Pocognoli aims for home win against North Macedonia
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Scotland's head coach Sebastien Pocognoli seeks his first victory at Hampden against North Macedonia on November 11. After two home defeats, Pocognoli faces criticism and needs a strong performance from his squad. Scotland previously defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje, despite missing key players like Scott McTominay, Kieran Tierney, and Che Adams. All three are available for this match, raising expectations for improvement. Pocognoli has emphasized the need for intensity and aggression following the recent loss to Slovenia.
- •Pocognoli seeks first Hampden win against North Macedonia.
- •Scotland lost home matches under Pocognoli, conceding five goals.
- •McTominay, Tierney, and Adams are back in the squad.
- •Previous match saw Scotland win 2-0 in Skopje.
- •Pocognoli stresses the need for improved intensity after Slovenia defeat.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — No excuses as Pocognoli seeks first Hampden victory
- 4:38 PMBBC Sport — No excuses as Pocognoli seeks first Hampden victory
"Having lost his first two home matches, Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs to deliver a convincing win against North Macedonia, writes Tom English.
"Having lost his first two home matches, Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs to deliver a convincing win against North Macedonia, writes Tom English.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 4:38 PMNo excuses as Pocognoli seeks first Hampden victory
Having lost his first two home matches, Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs to deliver a convincing win against North Macedonia, writes Tom English.
- BBC SportNov 11, 2026, 4:38 PMNo excuses as Pocognoli seeks first Hampden victory
Having lost his first two home matches, Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs to deliver a convincing win against North Macedonia, writes Tom English.
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