Summary

  • McGinn slides in early opener, then heads in Tierney cross after break

  • Adams nets his first Scotland goal from 20 yards before Fraser heads in

  • Nisbet replaces Dykes to make debut

  • Scotland's third World Cup qualifier after opening with two draws

  1. 'One pass and he was clean through'published at 19:48

    Scotland 0-0 Faroe Islands

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

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    A better touch there and it was a great opportunity. One pass and he was clean through, luckily for us he fluffed it with his left foot. It was a real opportunity for the Faroe's though

  2. Scotland 0-0 Faroe Islandspublished at 2 mins

    Hang on a minute. The Faroe Islands scamper free down the right in the form of Edmundsson but his heavy touch sees the counter attack fizzle out and the ball trundle out for a goal kick.

  3. CLOSE!published at 1 min

    Scotland 0-0 Faroe Islands

    Scotland come roaring out of the traps, slicing through the Faroe Islands with a aplomb before Ryan Fraser sees his low shot well saved by Nielsen.

  4. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:45

    National anthems done and dusted. We're under way at Hampden.

    Goals please, and plenty of them!

  5. 'We should dominate' - Clarkepublished at 19:41

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Speaking to Sky Sports Scotland manager Steve Clarke: "The boys are just deperate to get back on the pitch. Hopefully we can have a quick start, get ourselves in front and have a good night."

    "It's a game we should dominate and create chances. We have two good crossers of the ball on either side so we need to use them. It could be a 16 man game night tonight, Kevin Nisbet and Oli McBurnie have both trained well.

    Steve ClarkeImage source, SNS

    "I was 100% sure David [Marshall] would play the first two games and Craig [Gordon] would play the last one."

  6. Big night for Kenny McLeanpublished at 19:40

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

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    Kenny McLean is an accomplished and versatile player. He's always been confident and he will have grown in stature now too. Being a bit-part player isn't something he'll enjoy, there's just so many players in that position for us. Tonight is a chance for him, go out and prove yourself in this squad.

  7. Not long now...published at 19:39

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Both sides are limbering up in the tunnel before heading out at Hampden.

    It's always a welcome sight to see the referee - tonight it's Trustin Farrugia Cann - scuttle down the tunnel and grab the match ball from the plinth.

  8. In the hunt for goals...published at 19:36

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Southampton striker Che Adams impressed in the draw with Israel and will be aiming to score his first goal for Scotland tonight.

    Will he find the net against the Faroe Islands?

    Scotland and Southampton striker Che AdamsImage source, SNS
    Image caption,

    Che Adams will be aiming to find the net at Hampden

  9. Difference in quality?published at 19:31

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Billy Dodds
    Former Scotland striker on BBC Sportsound

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    Andy Robertson is still a class player and we should use him while we have him. He isn't playing with the same quality he does at Liverpool, or in the same formation. He's more than capable - he just won't do it as often.

  10. Give that man a hand...published at 19:28 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

    Scotland v Austria (19:45)

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  11. 'Robertson vital to this team'published at 19:25

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Leanne Crichton
    Scotland international

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    Being the national captain isn't just the luxury of walking out with the armband on. Andy Robertson is vital to this team, at no point does he strut around thinking he's better than everyone else. He always gives his absolute all.

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson in action against IsraelImage source, SNS
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    "Andy Robertson always gives his absolute all"

  12. Hampden set for a goal blizzard?published at 19:23

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Our top boffins at Pacific Quay have been creating a host of Scotland goal graphics ahead of kick off.

    Tempting fate or some laser-sharp forward planning?

    Thumbs up for yes or thumbs down for no...

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:21 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

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    Scotland fan: Tonight is all about the three points - nothing else. The Euros will take care of themselves, but three points tonight are a must.

    Chris Smith: Three points and lots of goals please, Scotland!

  14. Scotland skipper 'justifies' inclusionpublished at 19:18

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Willie Miller
    Former Scotland defender on BBC Sportsound

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    [Scotland captain] Andy Robertson is a victim of his own quality. He does usually play in a back four with Liverpool but at the same time I still think he's more than good enough to justify his inclusion in the [Scotland] team.

    Scotland captain Andy Robertson and team-mate Kieran TierneyImage source, SNS
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    Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney both start tonight

  15. Rank & filepublished at 19:14

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    While Steve Clarke's troops are ranked 48th in the world rankings, tonight's visitors are 107th.

    And the Scotland manager knows how crucial a victory could prove to be in the context of Group F.

    The Faroe Islands players training at HampdenImage source, SNS
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    The Faroe Islands players training at Hampden

    "It's important to win in the context of the World Cup qualifying group," Clarke added. "We have plenty more games to play after these three and a lot can change.

    "The Faroes gave Austria a fright. I think they'll come at us, same as they did to Austria. They put a lot of balls in the box, they have a long throw and good delivery on set-plays.

    "They're a good team, not the Faroes of 10, 20, 30 years ago when they first broke into the international scene. They're well organised and know what they're doing."

  16. Sweeping changes 'never seamless'published at 19:05

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Leanne Crichton
    Scotland international on BBC Sportsound

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    Making sweeping changes like this is never seamless. Scotland still need to figure out their best 11. We're not at a stage where you can keep making changes all of the time. As a player, it isn't easy to adjust

  17. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

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    Kyle: This could be a long night...

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:01 British Summer Time 31 March 2021

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    Colin Campbell: Anything but a win tonight is completely unacceptable.

    Cammy: Mon eh Scotia!

  19. The Faroes have improved...published at 18:56

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    John Barnes
    BBC Scotland

    "Don't panic" seems to be the message for Scotland as Steve Clarke's men face the Faroe Islands looking for their first win of this campaign.

    However, the Scots have done exactly that on two occasions against the team from the North Atlantic nation - both away from home in 1999 and 2002 when they could only draw those European Championship qualifiers.

    Faroe Islands manager Hakan EricsonImage source, SNS
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    Hakan Ericson is plotting Hampden heartache for Scotland

    In the 1999 fixture under Craig Brown, Scotland took a first-half lead through Allan Johnston but then had Matt Elliott sent off just before the interval. Hans Hansen scored for the Faroes with a header late in the game to earn a 1-1 draw.

    In 2002, Berti Vogts was in charge as the Scots went 2-0 down after 12 minutes to the part-timers in Toftir. Some strong words at half-time and goals in the second half from Paul Lambert and Barry Ferguson brought the score to 2-2.

    However, Scotland are unbeaten against the Faroes in nine previous meetings and are 59 places above them in the world rankings.

  20. 'Remember that overhead kick you scored?'published at 18:52

    Scotland v Faroe Islands (19:45)

    Scotland midfielder John McGinn is holding court on the famous Hampden turf as he enjoys a chat with his team-mates.

    Could he be describing THAT goal against Austria again?

    Scotland midfielder John McGinn and his team-matesImage source, SNS
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    John McGinn shares a thought with his Scotland team-mates