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Scotland vs Japan (2026-03-28T17:00:00.000Z)

Friendlies
  • Barclays Hampden
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    Scotland vs Japan (2026-03-28T17:00:00.000Z)


    Match review

    Scotland 0-1 Japan: Ito goal decisive as visitors impress at Hampden Park

    Scotland's lead-up to a first World Cup campaign since 1998 started with a defeat, as they were beaten 1-0 by Japan in Glasgow.


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      45%
      55%
    • 8
      Total shots
      18
    • 3
      Shots on target
      7
    • 1
      Big chances
      3

    Events

    46‎’‎
    Junnosuke SuzukiHiroki Ito
    63‎’‎
    66‎’‎
    78‎’‎
    84‎’‎
    Junya Ito (0 - 1)assist by Kento Shiogai
    6.5

    Scotland

    4-1-4-1

    6.9

    Japan

    3-4-2-1
    6.5
    Scotland
    4-1-4-1
    7.3
    1Gunn
    6.9
    Japan
    3-4-2-1

    Substitutes

    Team form


      Top stats

      Ball possession
      45%
      55%
    • 8
      Total shots
      18
    • 3
      Shots on target
      7
    • 1
      Big chances
      3

    Player of the Match

    Junya Ito
    Japan
    8.0

    About the match

      Scotland faces Japan at Barclays Hampden on Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 17:00 UTC. This match is part of the Friendlies. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Scotland and Japan have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Scotland vs Japan live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Scotland (4-1-4-1): Angus Gunn - Nathan Patterson, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Andrew Robertson - Lewis Ferguson - John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Tommy Conway - Lyndon Dykes.
      Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki - Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Hiroki Ito - Yukinari Sugawara, Joel Chima Fujita, Ao Tanaka, Daizen Maeda - Yuito Suzuki, Kodai Sano - Keisuke Goto.

    • Unavailable players for Scotland: Max Johnston (injury). Unavailable players for Japan: Tomoya Ando (injury).

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Scotland and Japan have performed against each other.

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Scotland vs Japan, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

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    Barclays HampdenGlasgow, Scotland
    Capacity52,500
    Attendance44,644
    85%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    7°C

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    Barclays HampdenGlasgow, Scotland
    Capacity52,500
    Attendance44,644
    85%
    SurfaceGrass
    Weather conditions
    7°C

    About the match

      Scotland faces Japan at Barclays Hampden on Sat, Mar 28, 2026, 17:00 UTC. This match is part of the Friendlies. You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Scotland and Japan have fared against each other in the past. On FotMob, you can follow the Scotland vs Japan live score with a full set of match features, including:

    • Live updates: Every goal, card, substitution and key moment instantly delivered on FotMob.

    • Real-time extensive stats powered by Opta: Possession, shots, corners, big chances created, xG, momentum, and shot maps.

    • The lineups are:
      Scotland (4-1-4-1): Angus Gunn - Nathan Patterson, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Andrew Robertson - Lewis Ferguson - John McGinn, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Tommy Conway - Lyndon Dykes.
      Japan (3-4-2-1): Zion Suzuki - Ayumu Seko, Tsuyoshi Watanabe, Hiroki Ito - Yukinari Sugawara, Joel Chima Fujita, Ao Tanaka, Daizen Maeda - Yuito Suzuki, Kodai Sano - Keisuke Goto.

    • Unavailable players for Scotland: Max Johnston (injury). Unavailable players for Japan: Tomoya Ando (injury).

    • Team form & Head-to-head history: Compare recent results and see how Scotland and Japan have performed against each other.

    • TV and streaming info: Find out where to watch the match.

    • Live standings: Follow league tables and tournament info in real time.

    • Live odds & insights: Track match favorites and before, during and post match.

    • Commentary & ticker: Rich text commentary for major matches to follow the action even if you can't watch.

    • All of these features make FotMob the best way to follow Scotland vs Japan, whether you're checking the scores or diving into detailed stats. FotMob also covers every team and competition worldwide, with fixtures, results, and squad info available on team pages.

      FotMob is available on the web and as a free app for iOS and Android. Install the app to get notifications, live scores, and full match coverage so you never miss a moment.

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