Nations League play off draw: Scotland's possible opponents and how to watch Nations League draw live

Andy Robertson’s injury-time strike earned Scotland an mammoth 2-1 win in Warsaw after Kamil Piątkowski had cancelled out John McGinn’s third minute opener, with the dramatic late winner helping Clarke’s side complete an impressive turnaround, after losing their first three fixtures in Nations League group A1 against Poland, Portugal and Croatia.

The Tartan Army had grabbed their first point with a 0-0 draw against Portugal in October, before late wins over Croatia and Poland last week ensured they would finish the campaign in third place and qualify for a playoff that gives them a chance of remaining in Group A for 2025.

Want to know who Scotland could face in Nations League playoffs, when they’ll be played and how to watch the draw live? Here’s everything you need to know:

When is the Nations League playoff draw?

The draw for the Nations League playoffs for both relegation and promotion will take place today (Friday 22 November 2024).

How to watch the Nations League 2024 playoff draw

The draw for the playoffs will begin at 11am UK time on Friday 22 November in Nyon, Switzerland. The playoff draw will determine which nation Scotland will face in their Nations League relegation playoff first round and the tie will be played over two legs - one at home and the other away.

Steve Clarke’s side are a ‘seeded’ team in the upcoming playoff draw alongside fellow third-place finishers in League A in Serbia, Hungary and surprise strugglers Belgium. Scotland would need to win their playoff in order to rerain their place in the Nations League’s top tier, whilst a defeat would see them relegated to League B.

The draw will be streamed live via UEFA TV and can be watched via this link.

Nations League playoff dates, when do Scotland play next?

Scotland’s playoff first round tie will take place on will take place on Thursday 20, with the second leg set to take place on Sunday 23 March 2025. Scotland will be at home for the second leg.

Who could Scotland face in the Nations League playoff?

The Tartan Army will face one of four League B teams, with potential playoff opponents being one of Turkiye, Greece, Austria and Ukraine, who all finished second in their respective groups.

Each team will present a significant challenge, with Austria securing second place in their group after losing only one of their six Nations League games, while Greece were only pipped by England to top spot in Group B2 on goal difference, having won five of their six games. Turkiye only lost out on top spot in their group on the final day, while Ukraine won eight points in their remaining four fixtures after making a strong comeback after losing their first two games.