2026-2027 Nations League: Slovenia vs. Scotland, probable lineups

Slovenia vs. Scotland is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Saturday as part of Matchday 1 of Group 1 in League B of the 2026–2027 Nations League. The group also includes Switzerland and North Macedonia, who will take the field later this evening. Slovenia failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, while Scotland was eliminated in the group stage of the final tournament, recording only one victory against Haiti.

The hosts will field Sporar as center forward (Sesko is injured), with Horvat and Vipotnik playing behind him. In midfield are Lovric, Cerin, and Elsnik, with Karnicnik and Brekalo on the wings.

The British team’s attacking duo consists of Ure and McBurnies, with McGinn in the attacking midfield. Ferguson and Gilmour are in midfield, with Hickey and Robertson on the wings. Head coach Pocognoli will have to do without key players such as Scott McTominay and Che Adams.

Slovenia vs. Scotland: Probable Lineups
SLOVENIA (4-3-2-1): Oblak; Karnicnik, Drkusic, Bijol, Brekalo; Lovric, Cerin, Elsnik; Horvat, Vipotnik; Sporar. Coach: Kek
SCOTLAND (3-4-1-2): Gunn; Welsh, Binks, McKenna; Hickey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Ure, McBurnie. Head Coach: Pocognoli

On the eve of the match, Billy Gilmour spoke and praised head coach Pocognoli: “It’s been great to see all the guys again here at training camp. The first training sessions with the new head coach have gone well. Everything’s been positive with the new staff—a lot of work on the field, both with and without the ball. We can’t wait for the matches to start.”