Summary

  • Berra & Griffiths score for Scots

  • Scotland fourth in Group F on goal difference

  • Slovenia and Scotland level on 14 points

  • Slovakia second on 15 points, England lead on 20

  • Second spot could bring play-off spot

  • FT - England 2-1 Slovakia; Slovenia 4-0 Lithuania

Live Reporting

Colin Moffat

  1. How the land lies

    Scotland v Malta (19:45)

    Here's how the Group F table looks and here are tonight's fixtures...

    Scotland v Malta

    England v Slovakia

    Slovenia v Lithuania

    Group F

  2. We have a dream

    Scotland v Malta (19:45)

    The classic 1982 anthem was all about winning the World Cup. Take a moment to let that sink in...

    Now the ambition is to reach a play-off that gives Scotland a chance of reaching the biggest show on earth for the first time since 1998.

    And how is that going to be realised? By winning their three remaining qualifying matches, starting at Hampden against Malta.

    If that sounds far too straightforward for Scotland, that's because it is.

    Ruling out the totally far-fetched, two wins and a draw could be enough and winning all three might not be.

    What is certain is that maximum points are required this evening.

    We Have a Dream

    Has anyone still got a copy of this at home?