The clash between Britain’s football giants marks a milestone as they celebrate 150 years of a storied rivalry with a friendly that doubles as a nod to history. This match, staged at a national level, brings together the two powerhouses in a moment that feels like a living museum piece, recalling the origins of international sport itself.
Although neither side is chasing a route to Euro 2024 through this game, the opportunity to play in Glasgow carries a rich aroma of the past. On this Tuesday, Scotland and England reprise what is widely regarded as football’s oldest national team classic, a fixture that resonates beyond the pitch and into the annals of the game.
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Set at Hampden Park, the friendly match is a commemorative celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first-ever contest between two national teams. The clubs may be 151 years old in 2023, but the spirit remains timeless as the teams rekindle old rivalries and write a fresh chapter in their long history.
On November 30, 1872, England and Scotland played a goalless draw on a cricket ground near Patrick, to the west of Glasgow. That encounter inaugurated a rivalry that would become one of world football’s most enduring and influential, shaping the way nations view club and country pride on the international stage.
To honor that heritage, Scotland will don a shirt that nods to the 1872 kit, while England will wear a jersey featuring the shield from the earliest days of their national team. Since that historic start, both nations have propelled one of football’s most intense rivalries into global lore, a rivalry defined by passion, strategic evolution, and a shared, sometimes uneasy, respect.
THE MATCH IS NOT A STEP TOWARD EUROPEAN QUALIFYING
The international break provided a pause in the qualifying campaigns for both nations, who continue to assert leadership within their groups as Euro 2024 approaches in Germany. Scotland sailed to a 3-0 victory over Cyprus and sits at the summit of Group A with 15 points, while Spain trails with six points more but has played fewer matches. In the England camp, a 1-1 draw with Ukraine left them atop Group C with 13 points, extending their advantage over the nearest challenger, and with one game still to come.
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In Spain, the match has not been picked up by a local broadcaster and cannot be viewed live on traditional television or streaming services in the country. For audiences in South America, Star+ will offer a live stream. Social feeds from the Scottish and English football federations are expected to provide summaries, highlights, and key moments in the hours after the final whistle, allowing fans to catch up on the action through official channels.
POSSIBLE LINEUPS
Scotland: Angus Gunn; Aaron Hickey, Ryan Porteous, Jack Hendry, Kieran Tierney, Andy Robertson; Scott McTominay, Callum McGregor, Billy Gilmour; John McGinn, Che Adams.
England: Jordan Pickford; Kyle Walker, Marc Guehi, Harry Maguire, Ben Chilwell; Declan Rice, Jordan Henderson; Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Bukayo Saka; Harry Kane.
Source: Goal