Scotland vs Denmark match stats & report
4–2 Full time
Scotland beat Denmark 4–2 in the World Cup - Qualification Europe (Group Stage - 10) on 18 November 2025. Expected goals finished 1.67–2.49. Denmark had 70% of the ball.
Scotland vs Denmark match statistics
- 30% Ball possession 70%
- 1.67 Expected goals (xG) 2.49
- 10 Total shots 18
- 5 Shots on target 3
- 2 Shots off target 8
- 3 Blocked shots 7
- 7 Shots inside the box 10
- 2 Corners 9
- 15 Fouls 12
- 1 Offsides 1
- 1 Yellow cards 3
- 0 Red cards 1
- 259 Passes 607
- 73% Pass accuracy 88%
- 1 Goalkeeper saves 1
Goals and cards
- 3' Goal S. McTominay (assist B. Doak) Scotland
- 10' Yellow card J. Andersen Denmark
- 45' Yellow card R. Kristensen Denmark
- 57' Penalty scored R. Højlund Denmark
- 61' Yellow card R. Kristensen Denmark
- 61' Red card R. Kristensen Denmark
- 78' Goal L. Shankland (assist L. Ferguson) Scotland
- 81' Goal P. Dorgu (assist A. Christensen) Denmark
- 90' Goal K. Tierney Scotland
- 90' Goal K. McLean Scotland
- 90+5' Yellow card K. Tierney Scotland
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Scotland
Bench L. Kelly , S. Bain , K. Tierney , A. Irving , C. Adams , J. Hendry , C. Barron , G. Hirst , L. Shankland , A. Ralston , K. McLean
Denmark
Bench M. Hermansen , F. Jörgensen , J. Vestergaard , L. Høgsberg , N. Nartey , M. O'Riley , C. Eriksen , J. Bruun Larsen , C. Norgaard , Philip Billing , Jonas Wind , M. Biereth
Form guide
Scotland at home
4–0–6 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.4 per game
- Conceded
- 1.6 per game
- Clean sheets
- 0 / 10
- Corners
- 4.3 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.3 per game
50% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Denmark away
2–1–2 in 5 matches
- Scored
- 2.2 per game
- Conceded
- 1.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 5
- Corners
- 6.8 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.3 per game
Based on 5 matches — treat these numbers lightly.
Scotland vs Denmark head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark v Scotland | 0–0 | |
| Scotland v Denmark | 2–0 | |
| Denmark v Scotland | 2–0 |
Only 3 previous meetings on record. The Ghost weights head-to-head lightly — form is a stronger signal.