Match ReportThe GuardianUnverified source· 26 Sept 2026
Pocognoli's Scotland reign starts with goalless draw in Slovenia
Sébastien Pocognoli's first match as Scotland head coach ended in a stalemate in Ljubljana.
Slovenia— – —
NS · UEFA Nations League
ScotlandCompetition
Nations League
Score
Slovenia 0-0 Scotland
Venue
Ljubljana
Manager
Sébastien Pocognoli
What happened. Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia in Sébastien Pocognoli's first game as head coach. A poor first half was followed by a more promising second-half display.
- Scotland lacked a cutting edge, a familiar issue from Steve Clarke's tenure.
- Scott McTominay, a key attacking threat, was missing.
- Slovenia were grateful for the point by full-time.
Pocognoli will look to build on the second-half optimism as Scotland adjust to life after Steve Clarke.
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