{
  "id": 11607233,
  "title": "Scotland XI vs North Macedonia – Predicted lineup and team news",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/scotland-xi-vs-north-macedonia-predicted-lineup-and-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T05:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scotland-xi-vs-north-macedonia-051000930.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scotland and North Macedonia clash in the UEFA Nations League group stage for the third time, with both teams vying for their first win of the international window. The Scottish side began their campaign with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia, followed by a 3-0 home defeat to Switzerland, which included a red card sent off to Jack Hendry. However, Scotland's away form has shown promise, with only one loss in their last seven matches away from home.\n\nDefensively, Scotland faces a major reshuffle, as Jack Hendry must serve a suspension after his red card. With several key players injured or otherwise unavailable, including Kieran Tierney, Kenny McLean, Scott McTominay, Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams, the team will rely on Stephen Welsh or Luis Binks from Dinamo Zagreb to bolster the back three. Nevertheless, captain Andy Robertson, who is set to reach a landmark 100 caps, is expected to start as a left wing-back, closing in on Scotland's all-time appearance record.\n\nIn midfield, Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson are both in contention to start, providing crucial support behind the defense. The predicted lineup for Scotland might include Gunn in goal, with Binks and McKenna in defense, McGinn and Robertson up front, and Bowie and McBurnie completing the midfield. The match between Scotland and North Macedonia is scheduled to commence at 7:45pm BST on Saturday, 3rd October. The game will be broadcast live on BBC Two and BBC Scotland in the UK.",
  "summary": "Scotland and North Macedonia meet for the third time in their UEFA Nations League group on Saturday at the Nacionalna Arena Toše Proeski, with both sides still chasing their first victory of this int...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "North Macedonia vs Scotland – Match preview and team news",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/north-macedonia-vs-scotland-match-preview-and-team-news",
        "published": "2026-10-03T05:10:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}