The SFA have announced Scotland will face England next year to mark the 150th anniversary of their first ever match.
The two sides first faced off in 1872 and have since enjoyed one of the most famous international rivalries in football. They last met at Euro 2020 with Steve Clarke 's team battling to a 0-0 draw with Gareth Southgate's side, who went on to lose to Italy in the final.
But they will meet at Hampden on Tuesday September 12, with kick-off at 7.45pm, in a special one-off heritage game to mark the occasion. Scottish FA President Rod Petrie said: “We look forward to welcoming England to Hampden Park to celebrate one of sport’s oldest rivalries as we mark 150 years of Scottish football. Everyone who enjoys Scottish football today – in any capacity – owes a debt of gratitude to the pioneers of international football, in whose footsteps we are fortunate to follow.
“I have no doubt that this occasion will capture the imagination of the supporters and that they will provide the team with their full backing throughout our calendar of fixtures next year.”
Steve Clarke said: “This fixture is enshrined in world football’s history – the first-ever international football match – and I will be proud to lead our team out at Hampden as part of the 150 th anniversary celebrations of our national game.
“This next chapter of the oldest rivalry in football will be a special occasion for our players and fans, especially after the recent experience at Wembley during UEFA EURO 2020.
“We have an exciting UEFA EURO 2024 qualifying campaign ahead of us next year, along with promotion to UEFA Nations League Group A, and I’m sure playing England at Hampden Park will be a welcome addition to our programme of fixtures.”
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