Scotland XI: Gunn; Hickey, Hanley, Souttar, Robertson; McGinn, Ferguson, McTominay; Christie, Gannon-Doak; Dykes
Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Nissen, Christensen, Verstergaard, Dorgu; Isaksen, Hojbjerg, Norgaard, Damsgaard; Eriksen, Hojlund
Will Castle18 November 2025 16:34
Rasmus Hojlund, who has scored four goals in 10 appearances since joining McTominay in Napoli, missed Denmark’s 2-2 draw in Belarus due to illness but could return.
Denmark’s squad is experienced, led by Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as well as midfielders Christian Eriksen and Pierre-Emile Hojberg.
Rasmus Hojlund could return for Denmark after missing the Belarus draw (AP)
Will Castle18 November 2025 16:33
Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the group decider after missing the trip to Greece.
Steve Clarke may be tempted to start Lyndon Dykes ahead of Che Adams but Ryan Christie and Ben Gannon-Doak scored and could feature again.
A midfield of Scott McTominay, John McGinn and Lewis Ferguson lacked balance at times against Greece but Gilmour’s absence may leave no choice but to go again.
Billy Gilmour is out for Scotland (Action Images via Reuters)
Will Castle18 November 2025 16:32
The match will kick off at 7:45pm GMT on Tuesday 18 November at Hampden Park.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting from 7:30pm.
Will Castle18 November 2025 16:31
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of Scotland’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Denmark.
The winner takes it all at Hampden Park with automatic qualification to next summer’s tournament finals on the line. Scotland, a point behind Group C leaders Denmark, require victory to avoid the play-offs and progress.
Scotland have not competed at a World Cup since 1998. For this group of players, history awaits.
Stay tuned for all the build-up, team news and match updates from Hampden Park!
Scotland are dreaming of a first World Cup finals since 1998 (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)
Will Castle18 November 2025 16:30