What channel is Scotland v North Macedonia? TV and live stream for Nations League clash
How to watch Scotland v North Macedonia
Sebastien Pocognoli begins his second international break as Scotland head coach against North Macedonia at Hampden on Friday.
The Nations League fixture will provide the Belgian with a chance to claim his first home victory at the third attempt after the disappointing defeats by Switzerland and Slovenia last month.
North Macedonia meanwhile are searching for a sharp turnaround after losing five consecutive matches and failing to score in their last eight games, including the 2-0 defeat by Scotland in Skopje last month.
Pocognoli has endured an underwhelming start to his Scotland tenure, collecting just four points from his opening four games to leave his side third in Nations League Group B1 and facing an uphill task to finish in the top two.
Switzerland top the table on the maximum 12 points meaning Scotland are no longer able to overtake them or secure automatic promotion to Nations League A. A runners-up finish is still possible, which would secure a promotion play-off against a team who finishes second bottom of a Group A section, but would require Scotland to overhaul Slovenia, who are three points ahead in second place in the table.
A top two finish in Group B1 is also required for Scotland to guarantee second seed status for the Euro 2028 qualifying draw, which takes place on December 6. Otherwise, Scotland are almost certain to be a pot three team.
Because the Slovenians hold the head-to-head advantage, Scotland must finish ahead of them on points to overtake them. Slovenia host Switzerland on Friday before travelling to Skopje to face North Macedonia on Monday. A victory in either match will clinch second place for them.
After Scotland host North Macedonia on Friday they travel to St. Gallen to face Switzerland on Monday. Pocognoli’s men will need four points if Slovenia lose both matches, but will need the maximum six points if Slovenia pick up one or two points.
Scotland v North Macedonia match details
The Nations League Group B1 fixture between Scotland and North Macedonia takes place at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Friday, November 13, 2026. Kick-off is 7.45pm.
Scotland v North Macedonia TV channel
The match will be broadcast live on BBC2 and the BBC Scotland channel with coverage starting at 7.30pm.
Scotland v North Macedonia live stream
The match will be available to live stream on the BBC Sport website and the BBC iPlayer.
Scotland v North Macedonia team news
Sebastien Pocognoli has been boosted by the return from injury of Kieran Tierney, Scott McTominay and Che Adams with the trio all in contention to start. However, the Scotland head coach has suffered a triple blow in defence, losing three centre-backs who started for him last month with the withdrawals of Stephen Welsh and Luis Binks adding to the absence of Scott McKenna from the original squad.
You can view our predicted starting XI here.
Scotland v North Macedonia referee and VAR
Slovak referee Michal Očenáš has been appointed to officiate the match at Hampden. He will be joined by an all-Slovakian on-field officiating team, featuring Adam Jekkel and Tobiáš Pacák as assistant referees, alongside Boris Marhefka serving as the fourth official.
UEFA has assigned an Austrian pairing to the VAR booth. Alan Kijas will act as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the fixture, while Harald Lechner will support him as the Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR).
Scotland 1/5, Draw 11/2, North Macedonia 16/1 - via oddschecker.com.
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