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Slovenia come from behind to beat Scotland in Nations League

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli remains without a Hampden Park win as Slovenia came from behind to take the points in their Nations League match.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
Slovenia come from behind to beat Scotland in Nations League
Key Things to Know
  • Scotland lost 1-2 to Slovenia at Hampden Park, leaving Sebastien Pocognoli without a home win.
  • Ryan Christie opened the scoring for Scotland in the 31st minute with a backheel finish.
  • Aljosa Matko and Danijel Sturm scored second-half goals to secure the comeback victory for Slovenia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland suffered a 2-1 defeat to Slovenia at Hampden Park in UEFA Nations League Group B1, leaving head coach Sebastien Pocognoli still searching for his first home victory. Ryan Christie opened the scoring for the Scots in the 31st minute with a clever backheel after Jack Hendry's header struck the post.

Slovenia mounted a second-half comeback as Aljosa Matko leveled the match in the 56th minute. Danijel Sturm then struck the winner in the 71st minute from a Matko assist. Late penalty appeals by Findlay Curtis and Josh McPake were dismissed, leaving Scotland third in their group.

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