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Jamie Braidwood

Is Greece v Scotland on TV? How to watch Nations League play-off after Viaplay lose rights

Nations League Viaplay Greece Scotland Kieran Tierney Lewis Ferguson Athens
Scotland will have to beat Greece across two legs to remain in League A - (Getty Images)

Scotland face Greece in a Uefa Nations League relegation play-off as the men’s national team’s matches return to free-to-air TV.

The Tartan Army take on Greece over two legs as they look to avoid relegation from Nations League A, having finished behind Portugal and Croatia in their group and narrowly missing out on the quarter-finals.

Greece finished runners-up to England in their League B group, so are vying for promotion into the top-tier. An impressive campaign for them included a victory over England at Wembley and they will host the first leg.

And the play-off will be shown on free-to-air, as will all matches until the 2026 World Cup, after the previous agreement with ViaPlay came to a premature end and left fans watching games on YouTube.

Here’s everything you need to know

How can I watch Greece vs Scotland?

The first leg of the Nations League play-off will be shown live on BBC One Scotland and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting from 7pm GMT. Kick-off in Athens is at 7:45pm on Thursday 20 March.

Confirmed line-ups

Scotland XI: Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean, McTominay; Ferguson, McGinn; Adams

What is the Scotland team news?

Steve Clarke sticks with the back four despite Kieran Tierney’s return, with Andy Robertson continuing at left back and Grant Hanley and John Souttar the centre-back pair. Anthony Ralston starts at right back.

The midfield is familiar with Napoli’s Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay joining Clarke favourite Kenny McLean.

There’s a welcome return for Lewis Ferguson, who plays with John McGinn behind lone striker Che Adams. Craig Gordon, 42, continues in goal.

Clarke is without winger Ben Doak and striker Lyndon Dykes. Motherell’s Lennon Miller, Hearts’ James Wilson and Ipswich’s George Hirst are the new faces in the squad and could all win their first caps.

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