Scotland take on Poland in their UEFA Nations League opener at Hampden Park, Glasgow on Thursday.

This is Scotland’s first match since a disappointing campaign at Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s team managed only one point from a possible nine and exited after the group stage.

The Scots will be looking to bury those ghosts as they take on Poland a team ranked 20 places higher, at 28, in the FIFA world rankings.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Scotland vs. Poland live stream, TV channel in UK

Here’s how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in the UK:

• TV channel: —
• Live stream: BBC Radio 5 Live

In the United Kingdom, fans can listen to the game on BBC Radio 5 Live. This game would not be available to watch and stream on any platform by UK fans as it has not been picked up by any of the broadcasters.

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What time does Scotland vs. Poland kick off in UK?

This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, and kicks off on Thursday, September 5 at 7:45 p.m. local time (BST).

Scotland vs. Poland lineups, predicted starting 11, team news

The Scots are set for a major reshuffle as striker Che Adams (injury), goalkeeper Robby McCrorie (hip injury), James Forrest and Greg Taylor have dropped out of the squad.

Steve Clarke could hand senior team debuts to Rangers midfielder Connor Barron and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld. Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston has also been selected for the first time.

With Adams out, either Lawrence Shankland or Lyndon Dykes is likely to lead the attack.

Scotland predicted XI (3-4-2-1, right to left): Gunn (GK) — Porteous, Hanley, McKenna — Ralston, McGregor, Gilmour, Robertson — McTominay, McGinn — Dykes

Injured: Che Adams, Robby McCrorie
Suspended: N/A

Poland will be without veterans Kamil Grosicki and Wojciech Szczesny, who have retired from international duty, with the stepping away from football altogether. They will also miss the services of Juventus striker Arkadiusz Milik who is out with injury.

Bologna’s Lukasz Skorupski is expected to take over as goalkeeper, while Piotr Zielinski is likely to play in midfield. Captain Robert Lewandowski will lead the attack along with Karol Swiderski

Poland predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Skorupski (GK) — Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior — Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Moder, Zalewski — Swiderski, Lewandowski

Injured: Arkadiusz Milik
Suspended: N/A

Scotland vs. Poland prediction

With both teams missing some key players, this match is likely to be a tight and competitive contest. The last three encounters between Scotland and Poland have all ended in draws.

Scotland have gone four games without a win, while Poland are winless in their last three matches, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last four across all competitions. But Poland have a quality striker in Lewandowski, which gives them the edge.

Prediction: Scotland 0-1 Poland