Is Scotland vs England on TV? Channel, time and how to watch Lionesses
England face Scotland at Hampden tonight in their final Women’s Nations League decider game – and even if they win, it still might not be enough to secure Team GB’s spot at the Olympics in Paris in 2024.
England’s Friday night match against the Netherlands saw the Lionesses put in an incredible second-half performance, coming from 2-0 down, England beat the Dutch 3-2.
England is the nominated nation and must reach the Nations League final for Team GB to qualify – and only the top team from Group A1 will advance to February’s semi-finals.
England must beat Scotland – and by a decent margin, as the Netherlands currently sit at the top of the table on goal difference.
Lioness fans will be hoping the Netherlands drop points against Belgium and if the Netherlands win the game, the only other way England can secure the top spot is by going ahead on goal difference – but England would realistically need to score more than 5 goals to win that way.
Scotland have already been relegated from Group A1 but won’t be letting England have an easy time, the Scots will be playing for pride.
When is Scotland vs England?
The match will kick off at 7:45 pm GMT on Tuesday 5 December at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
How can I watch it?
Scotland vs England will be shown live on BBC One and BBC One Scotland, with coverage kicking off at 7:30 pm.
Scotland vs England: What is the team news?
Scotland drew 1-1 with Belgium on Friday and will be facing England at home, without Caroline Weir – who’s out with an ACL injury. Kirsty Hanson could return to the starting line-up.
England should have a full squad available, with no reported injuries. They beat the Netherlands on Friday but nothing more than a big win will not do any good. Boss Sarina Wiegman is likely to pick an attack-minded team, with Alessia Russo or Rachel Daly in prime position to start for the team. Millie Bright was ruled out before the December fixtures due to injury and Jess Carter could be benched after a difficult performance on Friday.
Predicted line-ups
Scotland: MacIver; Corsie, Clark, Doherty; Evans, Kerr, MacLean, Cuthbert, Brown; Hanson, Thomas
England: Earps; Bronze, Morgan, Greenwood, Charles; Walsh, Stanway; Mead, James, Hemp; Russo
How can England finish top of Group A1?
England and the Netherlands find themselves tied at nine points each, having secured three victories and endured two defeats. The teams share an even head-to-head record, with the Netherlands prevailing 2-1 in their home match, and England securing a 3-2 victory at Wembley. The Netherlands hold the upper hand due to a superior goal difference.
The Dutch have netted 10 goals and conceded six, resulting in a goal difference of +4. In contrast, England has scored nine and conceded eight, yielding a goal difference of +1 for the Lionesses.
England must secure a victory with a margin of at least three goals greater than the Netherlands, assuming both teams win their games. Alternatively, England can qualify if the Dutch falter against Belgium and the Lionesses prevail over Scotland.
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Wiegman urges Lionesses to attack Scotland with GB Olympic spot on line
According to The Guardian, Sarina Wiegman has urged England to unleash their energy from the start against Scotland in the crucial Nations League match on Tuesday. The Lionesses, vying for a place in the Nations League finals and Olympic Games qualification, must secure a substantial victory at Hampden Park.
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The Independent says the Lionesses are grappling with the new Women’s Nations League, facing the possibility of an unusual setback after winning the Euros and reaching the World Cup final. To top their group, England needs victories against the Netherlands at Wembley on Friday and Scotland at Hampden on Tuesday. Sarina Wiegman, who achieved similar feats with the Netherlands, is seen as the ultimate tournament manager. The return to must-win, knockout football may favour the Lionesses as they enter a crucial week.
