Fixtures

European U21 Championship Qual 09/05 10:00 - Czechia U21 vs Scotland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 09/09 10:00 - Scotland U21 vs Portugal U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/10 10:00 - Scotland U21 vs Gibraltar U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 10/14 10:00 - Azerbaijan U21 vs Scotland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 11/15 10:00 - Gibraltar U21 vs Scotland U21 - View
European U21 Championship Qual 11/18 10:00 - Scotland U21 vs Monique Adamczak - View

Results

U21 International 03/25 13:00 - Scotland U21 v Iceland U21 L 1-6
U21 International 03/21 19:00 - Rep of Ireland U21 v Scotland U21 W 0-2
European U21 Championship Qual 10/15 16:00 1 [5] Hradecka/Pavlasek v Scotland U21 [3] L 3-2
European U21 Championship Qual 10/11 18:00 1 [2] Scotland U21 v Belgium U21 [3] L 0-2
European U21 Championship Qual 09/10 16:30 1 [6] Malta U21 v Scotland U21 [3] W 0-5
European U21 Championship Qual 09/06 18:00 1 [2] Scotland U21 v Damien Wenger [1] L 1-2
U21 International 06/07 17:00 - Austria U21 v Scotland U21 L 5-0
U21 International 06/03 17:00 - Turkey U21 v Scotland U21 L 2-1
European U21 Championship Qual 03/21 19:00 1 [2] Scotland U21 v Kazakhstan U21 [5] W 4-1
European U21 Championship Qual 11/21 19:00 1 [4] Hungary U21 v Scotland U21 [2] D 0-0
European U21 Championship Qual 11/17 19:00 1 [2] Belgium U21 v Scotland U21 [3] W 0-2
European U21 Championship Qual 10/17 16:30 1 [4] Scotland U21 v Malta U21 [6] W 2-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 6 3 3
Wins 2 0 2
Draws 0 0 0
Losses 4 3 1
Goals for 11 2 9
Goals against 13 10 3
Clean sheets 2 0 2
Failed to score 1 1 0

The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team.

As a European under-21 team, Scotland compete in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, which is usually held every other year. The team has qualified for the final stages of these Championships on six occasions, although not since 1996. There is no global tournament for under-21 national teams. Performance in the European Championship determines qualification for football at the Summer Olympics, which Scotland is unable to compete in.

History

Scotland played under-23 international matches, mainly friendlies against England and Wales, from 1955 until 1975. Scotland first entered the UEFA competition for under-23 national teams in 1975–76. Scotland reached the quarter-finals, but were eliminated on a penalty shootout by the Netherlands. An under-21 team then came into existence, replacing the under-23 team, when UEFA reduced the age limit.

Scotland under-21s have reached the last four of the European tournament three times (1982, 1992 and 1996), while appearing in the quarter-finals on three other occasions (1980, 1984 and 1988). The team qualified for the 1992 Summer Olympics and 1996 Summer Olympics, but were unable to compete due to Scotland not being independently represented in the International Olympic Committee. The under-21 team has not qualified for a finals tournament since the late 1990s. They reached the playoff round for the 2004 and 2011 tournaments, but lost to Croatia and Iceland respectively.

In 2018, an under-21 squad returned to the Toulon Tournament. Despite the loss to Turkey in a penalty-out for third-place. Scotland did receive the tournament Fair Play Award.

The Scotland U21 soccer team represents the nation of Scotland in international under-21 football competitions. As a vital part of the Scottish Football Association, the team serves as a developmental platform for young talent aspiring to make their mark in professional football and potentially advance to the senior national team.

Comprising players typically aged 21 and under, the Scotland U21 squad showcases a blend of emerging talent from various clubs across Scotland and beyond. The team's colors are traditionally dark blue, reflecting Scotland's rich football heritage. The players are known for their tenacity, skill, and commitment, embodying the spirit of Scottish football.

Competing in prestigious tournaments such as the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, the Scotland U21 team aims to develop players' skills and experience in a competitive environment. The coaching staff focuses on nurturing young talent, emphasizing teamwork, tactical awareness, and sportsmanship.

With a passionate fan base and a proud history, the Scotland U21 team continues to inspire the next generation of footballers, striving for success on the international stage while fostering a love for the game in Scotland.