Match report

Scotland Stuns Denmark 4-2 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Scotland
Scotland
4–2
FT
Denmark
Denmark
Nov 18, 2025

Scotland delivered a stunning performance against Denmark, winning 4-2 in a World Cup Qualification Europe clash. The game was marked by early brilliance from S. McTominay, who scored in the third minute. Denmark bounced back with a penalty by R. Hojlund, but red carded R. Kristensen left them with ten men. Substitutions and a late goal by K. McLean sealed the victory for Scotland.

Key Facts

  • • S. McTominay scored the first goal for Scotland in the 3rd minute
  • • Denmark's R. Hojlund converted a penalty in the 57th minute
  • • R. Kristensen was sent off in the 61st minute for Denmark
  • • L. Shankland added the second goal for Scotland in the 78th minute
  • • Patrick Dorgu scored for Denmark in the 81st minute
  • • K. McLean scored the final goal for Scotland in the 90th minute

Lineups

Scotland

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Gordon (G)
  • 2 A. Hickey (D)
  • 5 G. Hanley (D)
  • 16 S. McKenna (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 19 L. Ferguson (M)
  • 17 B. Doak (M)
  • 11 R. Christie (M)
  • 4 S. McTominay (M)
  • 7 J. McGinn (M)
  • 9 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Kelly
  • 21 S. Bain
  • 6 K. Tierney
  • 8 A. Irving
  • 10 C. Adams
  • 13 J. Hendry
  • 14 C. Barron
  • 18 G. Hirst
  • 20 L. Shankland
  • 22 A. Ralston
  • 23 K. McLean

Denmark

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 13 R. Kristensen (D)
  • 2 J. Andersen (D)
  • 6 A. Christensen (D)
  • 17 P. Dorgu (D)
  • 21 M. Hjulmand (M)
  • 23 P. Hojbjerg (M)
  • 8 G. Isaksen (M)
  • 12 V. Froholdt (M)
  • 14 M. Damsgaard (M)
  • 9 R. Hojlund (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 M. Hermansen
  • 22 F. Jorgensen
  • 3 J. Vestergaard
  • 4 L. Hogsberg
  • 5 N. Nartey
  • 7 M. O'Riley
  • 10 C. Eriksen
  • 11 J. Bruun Larsen
  • 15 C. Norgaard
  • 18 P. Billing
  • 19 J. Wind
  • 20 M. Biereth

Timeline

  1. Scotland
    3' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    S. McTominay · Assist: B. Doak
  2. Denmark
    10' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    J. Andersen

    Foul

  3. Scotland
    21' Scotland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Doak · On: K. McLean
  4. Denmark
    45' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kristensen

    Foul

  5. Denmark
    55' Denmark Var · Penalty confirmed
    G. Isaksen
  6. Denmark
    57' Denmark Goal · Penalty
    R. Hojlund
  7. Denmark
    61' Denmark Card · Yellow Card
    R. Kristensen

    Foul

  8. Denmark
    61' Denmark Card · Red Card
    R. Kristensen

    Foul

  9. Scotland
    64' Scotland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Dykes · On: C. Adams
  10. Scotland
    64' Scotland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Christie · On: L. Shankland
  11. Denmark
    64' Denmark subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Damsgaard · On: J. Vestergaard
  12. Scotland
    72' Scotland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hickey · On: K. Tierney
  13. Scotland
    78' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Shankland · Assist: L. Ferguson
  14. Denmark
    81' Denmark Goal · Normal Goal
    Patrick Dorgu · Assist: A. Christensen
  15. Denmark
    84' Denmark subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Hojlund · On: C. Norgaard
  16. Scotland
    90'+5 Scotland Card · Yellow Card
    K. Tierney

    Time wasting

  17. Denmark
    90' Denmark subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Isaksen · On: M. Biereth
  18. Scotland
    90' Scotland Goal · Normal Goal
    K. McLean

Match Stats

Stat Scotland Denmark
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 73% 88%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 10 18
Corners 2 9
Total Passes 259 607
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.67 2.49
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 188 536
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 3 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by S. McTominay set the tone for Scotland's dominant performance
  • ▸ R. Kristensen's red card in the 61st minute shifted the momentum decisively in Scotland's favor
  • ▸ K. McLean's late goal in the 90th minute confirmed Scotland's victory over a reduced Denmark team