2026-2027 Nations League: North Macedonia vs. Scotland, Probable Lineups

North Macedonia and Scotland face off at 8:45 p.m. in a match for Group 1 of League B in the 2026–2027 Nations League. The hosts are still stuck at zero points after two losses to Slovenia and Switzerland, without having scored a single goal. It’s been a disappointing start for the British national team as well, which, after a draw in its opener in Slovenia, suffered a heavy defeat at home in Glasgow against the Swiss national team. Both teams are looking to bounce back: whoever loses will come dangerously close to relegation to League C.

Sedloski’s team will rely on Omeragikj as the center forward, with Mitrovski, Elezi, and Elmas behind him. In midfield, Atanasov partners with Gashtarov, while the fullbacks are Stojchevski and Alomerovic.

The British are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation with McBurnie up front and McGinn and Gannon-Doak behind him. Ferguson and Gilmour are in midfield. Head coach Pocognoli will have to do without key players such as McTominay and Che Adams.

North Macedonia vs. Scotland: Probable Lineups
North Macedonia (4-2-3-1): Dimitrievski; Stojchevski, Mladenovski, Musliu, Alomerovic; Atanasov, Gashtarov; Mitrovski, Elezi, Elmas; Omeragikj. Head Coach: Sedloski.
Scotland (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Hickey, Binks, McKenna; Patterson, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn, Gannon-Doak; McBurnie. Head Coach: Pocognoli.

Scotland must win, and Head Coach Pocognoli knows this all too well: “We need to win both for the standings and because victory brings joy, and joy gives us the freedom on the field to make decisions and accelerate the process. If we had earned the three points in Slovenia, as we deserved, we’d be having a different conversation now, but let’s be clear: the result matters more than anything.”