Match report
Scotland vs Japan — the facts
Japan won 1–0 away against Scotland (half-time 0–0).
Scotland met Japan in the International Friendlies (Friendly International). Kick-off was Saturday, 28 March 2026, 17:00 UTC at Hampden Park. Referee: S. Evans.
Team pages: Scotland · Japan · International Friendlies
About this match
On this page: the Scotland vs Japan final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this International Friendlies fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Scotland and Japan team pages or the International Friendlies page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Scotland vs Japan?
Japan won 1–0 away against Scotland (half-time 0–0).
›Where can I watch Scotland vs Japan highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Scotland vs Japan; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.