Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 28 Sept 2026
Pocognoli era begins with goalless draw in Slovenia
A stalemate in Slovenia gave Scotland the first look at Sebastian Pocognoli's new-look side.
Event
Pocognoli's first match as Scotland head coach
Result
Goalless draw in Slovenia
Standout
Billy Gilmour
Debutants
Robbie Ure, Stephen Welsh
Next
Switzerland at Hampden
What happened. Sebastian Pocognoli's first game in charge of Scotland ended in a goalless draw in Slovenia. A BBC podcast assessed the positives, problems and potential of the new-look side.
- Scotland showed a more aggressive approach under Pocognoli
- Debutants Robbie Ure and Stephen Welsh featured
- Billy Gilmour was the standout performer
World Cup quarter-finalists Switzerland visit Hampden for Pocognoli's home debut, a tougher test of Scotland's new era.
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