Robertson Reaches 100 Caps as Scotland Secure First Win Under Pocognoli

Captain Andy Robertson celebrated his 100th cap for Scotland with a 2-0 victory over North Macedonia on Saturday night, a result that secured the first win of the Sebastien Pocognoli era. The Nations League Group B1 fixture in Skopje provided a landmark moment for the veteran defender, who becomes only the second Scottish male player to reach the century mark, trailing only Sir Kenny Dalglish’s record of 102 appearances.

The win also signaled a turning point for the national team’s attacking form. Scotland entered the match on the back of a 422-minute scoring drought that stretched into their 2026 World Cup campaign. That streak was snapped in the 7th minute when Kieron Bowie netted his first international goal. Bowie provided the clinical finish Pocognoli had been seeking since his appointment.

's early strike ended Scotland's 422-minute wait for a goal.

Scotland doubled their lead in the 69th minute after a handball by North Macedonia’s Bojan Miovski. John McGinn converted the resulting penalty, marking his 22nd goal for his country. The strike moved McGinn into joint-fourth place on Scotland’s all-time scoring list, equaling the record held by Lawrie Reilly.

Robertson, who recently transitioned to Tottenham Hotspur following a decade-long career with Liverpool, reflected on the achievement after the final whistle. “It means everything,” the captain said regarding the milestone, which came amid a disciplined performance from a Scottish side that had struggled for consistency in recent months.

Despite the celebratory atmosphere surrounding Robertson’s 100th appearance, the match ended on a difficult note for the defense. Scott McKenna received a straight red card in the 83rd minute for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. According to the Scottish FA, the dismissal leaves Pocognoli with a selection headache ahead of Tuesday’s match against Slovenia, as McKenna will serve an immediate suspension.

became only the second male player to reach 100 caps for Scotland.

The victory provides Scotland with a much-needed foundation in Group B1. The tactical shift under Pocognoli appeared to stabilize a side that had faced criticism following their earlier Nations League outings. While the focus remains on Robertson’s historic night and McGinn’s rise through the record books, the immediate priority shifts to the defensive rotation required for the upcoming clash in Ljubljana.

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