SCOTLAND will lock horns with England next year in a special commemorative match.
Scottish Football's 150th anniversary celebrations will culminate in September 2023 with a heritage game between Scotland and England's men's teams at Hampden Park.
The game will be played on Tuesday, 12 September, with a 7.45pm kick-off.
It will be part of the year-long calendar of events from the Scottish FA to celebrate the history of Scottish football.
The original contest is recognised by FIFA as football’s first-ever international match, as 4000 supporters packed into the West of Scotland Cricket Club in Glasgow.
Scottish FA President Rod Petrie: “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.
A match not to be missed. Scottish Football's 150th Anniversary celebrations will culminate in September 2023 with an anniversary Heritage Match between Scotland and England's Men's teams at Hampden Park.
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) November 2, 2022
“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.”
Scotland Men’s National Team Head Coach Steve Clarke: “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 150th 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.”
Ticket details for members and non-members of the Scotland Supporters Club are available on the Scottish FA website.
