Scotland fixture pile-up looms as new Ukraine World Cup play-off date is confirmed

Scotland are facing the prospect of a summer fixture pile-up after confirmation of a new date for the delayed World Cup play-off against Ukraine at Hampden Park.

Steve Clarke’s men could have five matches in the first two weeks of June if they beat Ukraine and take on Wales in Cardiff.

The Ukraine semi-final showdown, which was due to be played on March 24 but had been postponed due to Russian invasion, will now go ahead on Wednesday, June 1, the SFA has announced, with the winners scheduled to play Wales in the play-off final in Cardiff four days later on Sunday, June 5.

The new date for the Ukraine clash comes just four days after the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday, May 28, which could feature Scotland captain Andy Robertson with his Liverpool side set to face Villarreal in the semi-finals at the end of the month.

The English Championship final also takes place 24 hours later and could feature squad regulars such as Scott McKenna or Ryan Christie.

Scotland’s original Nations League fixtures for June have been rescheduled to accommodate the two potential play-off ties with Armenia now visiting Hampden on Wednesday, June 8 before an away tie against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, June 11.

Clarke’s side will then complete, potentially, five matches in a fortnight by travelling to Armenia on Tuesday, June 14.

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