Denmark vs Scotland
head-to-head record
- Denmark wins
- 7
- Draws
- 1
- Scotland wins
- 12
20 meetings, 1951 to 2025Goals: Denmark 16, Scotland 26
Denmark and Scotland have met 20 times since 1951. Scotland have won 12, Denmark 7, and 1 match ended level. They last met on 18 November 2025, when Scotland won 4–2 in World Cup qualifying.
The 20 meetings have produced 42 goals, 2.10 per game. The biggest win is Scotland’s 4–1 in World Cup qualifying in 1972. Scotland are unbeaten in the last three meetings (2 wins, 1 draw). They went 16 years without meeting, between 1952 and 1968.
Who has won more, Denmark or Scotland?
All matches20 matches
Competitive11 matches
Friendlies9 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Denmark 16, Scotland 262.10 per game
- First meeting
- Scotland 3–1 DenmarkFriendly, 12 May 1951
- Most recent
- Scotland 4–2 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 18 Nov 2025
- Denmark’s biggest win
- Denmark 2–0 ScotlandWorld Cup qualifying, 1 Sept 2021
- Scotland’s biggest win
- Denmark 1–4 ScotlandWorld Cup qualifying, 18 Oct 1972
- Most goals in a meeting
- Scotland 4–2 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 18 Nov 2025
- Current run
- Scotland unbeaten in 3
- Biggest upset
- Scotland 2–0 DenmarkWorld Cup qualifying, 15 Nov 2021Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Denmark 1912 (20th), Scotland 1780 (40th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Scotland4Denmark2
World Cup qualifying
Glasgow, Scotland
- Denmark0Scotland0
World Cup qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Scotland2Denmark0
World Cup qualifying
Glasgow, Scotland
- Denmark2Scotland0
World Cup qualifying
Copenhagen, Denmark
- Scotland1Denmark0
Friendly
Glasgow, Scotland
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Denmark win and drops with every Scotland win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Denmark's home games
9 matches
414
DenmarkDrawsScotland
In Scotland's home games
10 matches
208
DenmarkDrawsScotland
At neutral venues
1 match
100
DenmarkDrawsScotland
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Denmark | Draws | Scotland | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8–9 |
| World Cup qualifying | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5–12 |
| Euro qualifying | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2–5 |
| World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 | 7 | |
| 1960s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1970s | 6 | 14 | |
| 1980s | 1 | 1 | |
| 1990s | 2 | 3 | |
| 2000s | 2 | 2 | |
| 2010s | 2 | 4 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 10 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Denmark | Scotland |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 51986 to 2004 | 41972 to 1975 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 51986 to 2004 | 41972 to 1975 |
Top scorers in Denmark vs Scotland
- 1Finn LaudrupDenmark2
- 2Joe HarperScotland2
- 3Kenny DalglishScotland2
Scorer records exist for 10 of the 20 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have Denmark and Scotland played each other?
20 times, starting on 12 May 1951. 11 of those meetings were competitive and 9 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Denmark and Scotland?
Scotland, with 12 wins to 7. 1 match ended level.
What is the biggest win in Denmark vs Scotland?
Scotland’s 4–1 win in World Cup qualifying on 18 October 1972 in Copenhagen.
When did Denmark and Scotland last play?
On 18 November 2025 in Glasgow, when Scotland won 4–2 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Denmark and Scotland?
In 11 competitive matches, Denmark have 3 wins, Scotland have 7, and 1 ended level.
Every Denmark vs Scotland result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 4–2 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 0–0 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 2–0 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 2–0 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 1–0 | Denmark | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Scotland | 2–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 1–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 2–0 | Scotland | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 0–1 | Denmark | World Cup | Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico (neutral) | |
| Scotland | 3–1 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 0–1 | Scotland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 2–0 | Denmark | World Cup qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 1–4 | Scotland | World Cup qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 1–0 | Scotland | Euro qualifying | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 1–0 | Denmark | Euro qualifying | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Denmark | 0–1 | Scotland | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Denmark | 1–2 | Scotland | Friendly | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Scotland | 3–1 | Denmark | Friendly | Glasgow, Scotland |
Recent form
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.