Match report

Denmark 0–0 Scotland: A Goalless Draw in World Cup Qualification Europe

Denmark
Denmark
0–0
FT
Scotland
Scotland
Sep 5, 2025

Denmark and Scotland secured a point each in a tightly contested World Cup Qualification Europe match, with neither side able to find the back of the net. The game was marred by several yellow cards, with Scotland players A. Hickey, R. Christie, L. Ferguson, M. Johnston, and C. Adams all receiving cautions. Denmark's P. Hojbjerg and J. Andersen were also shown yellow.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Denmark 0–0 Scotland
  • • P. Hojbjerg (Denmark) and A. Hickey (Scotland) both received yellow cards in the first half
  • • M. Johnston (Scotland) was initially shown a red card but the decision was overturned by VAR
  • • Denmark made multiple substitutions in the second half, bringing on K. Dolberg, M. Biereth, and A. Dreyer
  • • Scotland also made several changes, introducing M. Johnston, L. Dykes, George Hirst, and K. McLean

Lineups

Denmark

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 19 A. Dreyer (M)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 5 J. Maehle (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (F)
  • 12 K. Dolberg (F)
  • 20 M. Biereth (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 22 F. Jorgensen
  • 3 J. Vestergaard
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 7 M. O'Riley
  • 8 W. Osula
  • 9 R. Hojlund
  • 10 A. Gronbaek
  • 11 A. Skov Olsen
  • 15 V. Froholdt
  • 17 P. Dorgu
  • 18 A. Gaaei

Scotland

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Gunn (G)
  • 2 A. Hickey (D)
  • 15 J. Souttar (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 10 C. Adams (M)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 9 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Kelly
  • 21 Z. Clark
  • 6 J. Doig
  • 8 B. Gilmour
  • 13 J. Hendry
  • 14 L. Miller
  • 16 S. McKenna
  • 17 B. Doak
  • 18 G. Hirst
  • 20 K. Bowie
  • 22 M. Johnston
  • 23 K. McLean

Timeline

  1. Denmark
    4' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hojbjerg

    Foul

  2. Scotland
    36' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    A. Hickey

    Time wasting

  3. Scotland
    44' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    R. Christie

    Foul

  4. Scotland
    58' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    L. Ferguson

    Foul

  5. Denmark
    61' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Dolberg · On: A. Gronbaek
  6. Scotland
    70' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hickey · On: M. Johnston
  7. Scotland
    71' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    M. Johnston

    Handball

  8. Scotland
    72' Scotland Var · Card reviewed
    M. Johnston
  9. Denmark
    74' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Biereth · On: R. Hojlund
  10. Denmark
    74' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dreyer · On: V. Froholdt
  11. Scotland
    77' Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    C. Adams

    Foul

  12. Scotland
    83' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Dykes · On: B. Doak
  13. Scotland
    83' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Adams · On: George Hirst
  14. Scotland
    83' Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Christie · On: K. McLean
  15. Denmark
    85' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  16. Denmark
    90'+1 Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    V. Froholdt

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Denmark Scotland
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 90% 69%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 11
Corners 13 4
Total Passes 602 211
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 9 4
Shots on Target 2 1
xG 0.94 0.76
Shots off Target 5 6
Possession 74% 26%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 543 145
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Denmark's early yellow card to P. Hojbjerg (4') set a cautious tone for the match, affecting their attacking play
  • ▸ The introduction of multiple substitutions, particularly for Scotland (M. Johnston, L. Dykes, George Hirst, and K. McLean), attempted to break the deadlock but to no avail