Scotland signed off this four-match Nations League window with a damaging 2-1 defeat by Slovenia at Hampden.
Despite leading at the interval, Scotland let the lead slip against the Slovenians, who were deserved victors in Glasgow. The result leaves Sebastien Pocognoli's side third in League B1, three points off the Slovenians in second place.
The Scots now face an uphill task if they are to finish second in the standings and secure a second-seed berth in December's Euro 2028 draw. Hopes of finishing top of the group have already been extinguished after leaders Switzerland comfortably defeated North Macedonia 3-0 at home.
Scotland are still searching for their first home win under Pocognoli as his team looked open and fatigued as Slovenia seized upon them.
Ryan Christie showed intelligence to put Scotland ahead on 32 minutes with the hosts' first shot on target, but Pocognoli's men were unable to build on that lead.
Slovenia rallied after the break and levelled on 56 minutes when Aljosa Matko slotted home and then the visitors found a winner on 72 minutes when Danijel Sturm prodded home after a cutback.
We give each Scotland player a mark out of ten for their performance at Hampden.
5. Ben Gannon-Doak
The right wing-back was sturdy defensively and a threat going forward in the first half. His deflected cross led to the opener and he was one of Scotland's brighter players. Faded after the 55-minute mark and was taken off for Curtis after Slovenia's second goal as Slovenia started to get real joy down that flank. 6 | SNS Group
6. Lewis Ferguson
A difficult night for Scotland's most defensive-minded midfielders. Toiled with Slovenia's quick passing and looked tired - understandable given he has played every minute of this international break. 4 | SNS Group
7. Billy Gilmour
This wasn't the playmaker's night either. Never really in control of the match and Slovenia were quick to press him when he got on the ball. Sent a free-kick from distance over the bar in the dying stages. Not a night befitting of a 50th cap for the Napoli man. 4 | PA
8. Andy Robertson
Reaching 100 caps last time out in Skopje was celebrated by former managers Clarke, McLeish and Strachan beforehand. Brilliant block to stop Vipotnik's goalbound effort in the first half and spent most of his night on the back foot. Tried to rally a fightback but could not inspire the team to an equaliser. 5 | SNS Group