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How Scotland players rated as they slumped to dismal Slovenia Nations League defeat

How Scotland players rated as the slumped to dismal Slovenia defeat

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 8:38 PM
How Scotland players rated as they slumped to dismal Slovenia Nations League defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Scotland suffered their first defeat to Slovenia, losing 2-1 in UEFA Nations League Group B1 action.
  • The Herald evaluated Scotland's squad, awarding several low ratings of 4 out of 10 following the poor second-half showing.
  • Ryan Christie scored the opening goal for Scotland before Slovenia responded with two second-half goals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Slovenia in UEFA Nations League Group B1 at Hampden Park. Ryan Christie opened the scoring for manager Sebastien Pocognoli's side in the first half following a rebound from a Jack Hendry header. However, Slovenia rallied in the second half, with Aljosa Matko scoring an equalizer before the visitors sealed a comeback win.

Player ratings from the match reflected Scotland's struggles, with defenders Stephen Welsh and Luis Binks receiving 4 out of 10 ratings. John McGinn also received a 4, while Billy Gilmour marked his 50th cap with a rating of 6. The loss leaves Pocognoli with only one win from his first four games in charge.

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