FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Scotland v Belgium

Tuesday, 14 April | KO 7.30pm

Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh

Scotland Women’s National Team are gearing up for their second home qualifier of the campaign as they take on Belgium at Easter Road this week.

Melissa Andreatta’s side made a strong start to qualifying with two convincing wins over Luxembourg last month, recording a 7-nil victory at Barclays Hampden, which followed a 5-nil win at Stade Émile Mayrisch in Esch-sur-Alzette.

This week’s opponents go into Tuesday’s game with a similarly dominant start, notching up respective 3-nil and 5-nil victories over Israel in March.

On equal points with Belgium, Scotland sit top of Group B4 with superior goal difference heading into this week’s double-header.

The last time these two sides met was in the 2023 edition of UEFA Women’s Nations League. Both matches ended in a 1-1 draw, Erin Cuthbert and Sophie Howard both on target for Scotland to secure the point in both games.

Squad news

Hibernian forward Eilidh Adams makes her return after debuting for the senior team last year whilst Charlotte Newsham retains her spot.

Kirsty Maclean and Chelsea Cornet are both back in contention after missing out on the last camp due to injury, Amy Muir also returns.

Maria McAneny and Leah Eddie have dropped out due to injury, replaced by Kenzie Weir and Jodi McLeary.

Pre-match thoughts:

Reflecting on scoring against Luxembourg and looking ahead to Belgium, defender Emma Lawton said: "It was vital for us to get off to a good start, this was really important for what’s to come.

"We know goal difference could be very important come the end of the qualifiers, so it’s important for us in any game, but particularly these ones, that we keep going and keep trying to get those goals because, like I say, it could be really defining come the end.

"Obviously to score once for your country is a real privilege but to score for a second time at Hampden, I was just so happy and my family were there again. It's so nice to have those moments in a Scotland jersey.

"The full focus is on the team though and these two Belgium games are going to be really difficult, they are a good nation, they've got a great team.

"But we know the quality that we've got, and it's just important that we focus on what we can do to nullify their strengths and then, make sure that we can perform and win those games."

How to watch:

Tickets are on sale here.

The match is also live on BBC Scotland.

Ticket information:

Adults £10

Concessions £5

Under-16 Free

SSC Members Free