What channel is North Macedonia v Scotland? TV and live stream for Nations League match

The Nations League match in Skopje provides a third opportunity for the new Scotland head coach to get off the mark after a 0-0 draw in Slovenia last Saturday was followed by a 3-0 home defeat by Switzerland on Tuesday.

While there were positive signs for Pocognoli in the second half of the stalemate in Ljubljana, an early red card for Jack Hendry completely undermined his game-plan in his Hampden bow against the Swiss.

A maiden victory against a North Macedonia side ranked 70th in the world would provide the Belgian with a much-needed boost and help quell any sceptism over the 39-year-old’s appointment. The need for a goal is equally pressing as Scotland have failed to score in four consecutive matches for the first time since 1971.

Their last goal was John McGinn’s 28th-minute strike in their World Cup group-stage opener against Haiti in June. If Scotland do not score within the first 25 minutes in Skopje, it will mark the longest all-time run without a goal in the national team’s 154-year history.

Scotland sit third in Nations League Group B1, five points behind leaders Switzerland and three behind Slovenia, who visit Hampden on Tuesday in the final fixture of an extended international window. North Macedonia are bottom of the table without a point after losing 3-0 at home to Switzerland and 2-0 away to Slovenia over the past week.

North Macedonia v Scotland match details

The Nations League Group B1 fixture between North Macedonia and Scotland takes place at the Toše Proeski Arena in Skopje on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Kick-off is 7.45pm.

North Macedonia v Scotland TV channel

The match will be broadcast live on BBC 2 and the BBC Scotland channel with coverage getting underway at 7.30pm. Presenter Steven Thompson will be joined by John Collins and Julie Fleeting.

North Macedonia v Scotland live stream

The game will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website and the BBC iPlayer app.

Scotland team news

While there have been no reported injuries from the opening two matches of the camp, defender Jack Hendry will miss the North Macedonia match through suspension following his red card against Switzerland. Scotland captain Andy Robertson is set to earn his 100th cap.

North Macedonia v Scotland referee and VAR

Frenchman François Letexier will referee the match, assisted by countrymen Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, with Guillaume Paradis the fourth official. The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for the game will be Bram Van Driessche from Belgium. He will be assisted by Mathieu Vernice from France.

Scotland are favourites to win at 4/5 with North Macedonia priced 9/2. A draw is 27/10 - via oddschecker.com.