Steve Clarke's men head over the Mediterranean for the crucial first leg in front of a partisan crowd in Piraeus
06:00, 20 Mar 2025Updated 12:40, 20 Mar 2025
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Greece v Scotland - Nations League playoff preview
The time has come for Scotland to step up and ensure their Nations League campaign doesn't end in a Greek tragedy.
Steve Clarke and his players came storming back from the brink of Group A relegation, with seven points in three games.
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The 2-1 win in Poland, thanks to captain Andy Robertson's dramatic late goal, was celebrated well into the night.
The Liverpool full-back's heroics has given the Dark Blues a shot at staying at the Nations League top table.
And now the play-offs beckon with Greece standing in the way. Ivan Jovanovic's men finished runners-up to England in their League B group, so are vying for promotion into the top-tier. An impressive campaign for them included a victory over England at Wembley and they will host the first leg.
The last meeting between these nations was a Euro 96 qualifier at Hampden Park in August 1995. Gers legend Ally McCoist grabbed the winner that night - so who will be the Scots hero this time round?
Record Sporthas all the information you need about how to watch the game and how the teams are shaping up.
Scotland head to Piraeus to face Greece in the Nations League
Scotland head to Piraeus to face Greece in the Nations League(Image: SNS Group)
When and where is Greece vs Scotland Nations League play-off first leg?
Scotland will take on Greece at the Georgios Karaiskakis Football Stadium in Piraeus on Thursday March 20.
Kick-off is at 7:45pm UK time.
What TV channel is Greece vs Scotland?
Tartan Army fans can tune in to watch the game for free on BBC One Scotland. Coverage starts at 7pm.
Is there a live stream of Greece vs Scotland?
Yes. BBC will stream the match live on their BBC iPlayer platform for free. Fans can also listen to the match on BBC Radio 5 Live.
Who is in the Scotland national team squad?
Goalkeepers: Gordon, Kelly, Slicker.
Defenders: Robertson, Tierney, Hanley, McKenna, Souttar, Ralston, Hendry, Johnston, Porteous.
Midfielders: Christie, Ferguson, Gilmour, Miller, McGinn, McLean, McTominay.
Forwards: Adams, Conway, Nisbet, Wilson, Hirst.
Who is in the Greece national team squad?
Goalkeepers: Vlachodimos, Tzolakis, Mandas
Defenders: Tsimikas, Chatzidiakos, Mavropanos, Giannoulis, Rota, Retsos, Koulierakis, Vagiannidis.
Midfielders: Mantalos, Kourbelis, Pelkas, Siopis, Konstantelias, Alexandropoulos, Zafeiris, Mouzakitis, Karetsas.
Forwards: Masouras, Pavlidis, Tzolis, Douvikas, Chatzigiovanis, Ioannidis.
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Team news
Liverpool winger Ben Doak misses out on both legs due to a serious thigh injury, while Lyndon Dykes is also absent. Up front, Clarke has finally lost faith in Lawrence Shankland, with 18-year-old Hearts striker James Wilson being selected instead. Motherwell midfielder Lennon Miller and Ipswich Town forward George Hirst have also been handed their first call-ups.
Meanwhile, Greece captain Tasos Bakasetas has been outstanding for his country. Since the 2020-21 Nations League only Erling Haaland (22) has been directly involved in more goals. But he has been sidelined by a thigh problem. Elsewhere, Slavia Prague midfielder Christos Zafeiris is available after serving a suspension in Finland.
Where else can I follow the action?
You can follow the action right here at dailyrecord.co.uk. We're running a LIVE blog and will bring you all the pre-match build-up and team news, plus every kick of the ball once the Nations League play-off gets up and running. After the game, we'll have all the reaction from managers and players, as well as a whole lot more.