Scotland is gearing up for a crucial UEFA Nations League showdown against Portugal on Tuesday night, as they aim to secure their first victory in Group A1.
The clash at Hampden Park comes at a critical juncture for manager Steve Clarke, who is under mounting pressure to reverse a disheartening trend that has seen the Scots win just one of their last 15 matches.
The Tartan Army hoping to catch the game out with the sold-out national stadium will once again be left to find alternative ways to watch the action, as the game will not be broadcast on traditional television.
Instead, fans will have to view the clash with Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. through an alternative method, a situation that mirrors the recent 2-1 defeat to Croatia in Zagreb, where a television blackout left supporters scrambling for updates.
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When is Scotland vs Portugal?
Scotland take on Portugal tonight on Tuesday, October 15.
The match will be played at Hampden Park, Glasgow.
Kick-off is at 7.45pm UK time.
Is Scotland vs Portugal on TV?
No. Surprisingly the match against Portugal will NOT be shown live on television.
Much like the Croatia clash, punters looking to watch the game from home or down at the local pub instead of inside the national stadium are set for disappointment.
Viaplay holds the rights to all of Scotland's mens team's competitive fixtures until 2028, however the broadcaster recently scaled back their UK sport production, with the September international's being picked up by ITV through a sub-licensing agreement.
This time around, no such agreement could be made - leaving the nation facing a telly blackout.
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Can I live stream Scotland vs Portugal?
Yes, thankfully the game will be free to view on Viaplay's YouTube channel.
The streaming platform have access to live coverage of the fixture.
Rory Hamilton provided the commentary along side Michael Stewart last time out.
Alternatively, the Scotland National Team official YouTube account will transmit the 90 minutes.
Who is in the Scotland squad and what is the latest team news?
Goalkeepers: McCracken, Gordon, McCrorie.
Defenders: Hanley, Robertson, Porteous, Devlin, Ralston, Lindsay, Souttar, MacKenzie.
Midfielders: Gilmour, Gauld, McTominay, McLean, Christie, Forrest, Irving, Doak.
Forwards: Dykes, Adams, Nisbet, Morgan.
James Forrest appears to be an injury doubt after missing training prior to Scotland flying out to Croatia and then subsequently failing to feature in the match day squad.
Clarke opted against handing senior debuts to several uncapped players in the squad in Zagreb, but he may be tempted to freshen things up against Portugal - with two fixtures within 72 hours.
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