FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Czechia v Scotland

Friday, 9 October

Pardubice Stadium | KO 7pm CET/6pm UK

Scotland Women’s National Team kick off their World Cup play-off against Czechia tomorrow in Pardubice. Melissa Andreatta’s side go into the knock-out stage of qualification with an unbeaten record in the group stages.

Earlier this year, Scotland topped their group and earned promotion back to ‘League A’ for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign with victories against Israel and Luxembourg as well as two draws against Belgium.

Victory over two legs against Czechia would tee up a play-off final against Lithuania or Sweden in December.

Czechia finished second in their qualifying group, three points behind Wales who were the only team to beat them this year.

The two sides haven’t met since September 2004. Scotland won the UEFA European qualifier 3-2 in Dingwall.

Squad news

Andreatta has named a 26-player squad for this week’s double-header, returning from Injury Freya Gregory, Sam Kerr and Maria McAneny are back and available for selection along with striker Martha Thomas.

Pre-match thoughts:

Scotland Assistant Head Coach, Leanne Ross: “It's not going to be an easy game so we need to make sure that we focus on ourselves and the way that we want to play to ensure that we start strong on Friday so that we've still got something to fight for on Tuesday.

“We need to focus on games individually and I think if we do that and we keep everything internal, keep that energy and the focus to really prepare properly, we can go and deliver what we need to on the pitch.”

How to watch:

Official watch party | Woody’s, John St, Glasgow Away tickets | enigoo.cz Watch on BBC Alba

Scotland Women’s National Team Squad:

Goalkeepers Sandy MacIver Washington Spirit Eartha Cumings Manchester City Lee Gibson Glasgow City

Defenders Georgia Brown SC Jacksonville Jenna Clark Liverpool Nicola Docherty Rangers Sophie Howard FC Como Emma Lawton Ipswich Rachel McLauchlan Newcastle United Amy Muir Glasgow City

Midfielders Chelsea Cornet Birmingham City Erin Cuthbert Chelsea Sam Kerr Liverpool Kirsty Maclean Liverpool Maria McAneny Celtic Miri Taylor Aston Villa Caroline Weir Lyon

Forwards Lauren Davidson SK Brann Claire Emslie Angel City Freya Gregory Newcastle United Christy Grimshaw AC Milan Kirsty Hanson Tottenham Hotspur Kirsty Howat Crystal Palace Mia McAulay Aston Villa Kathleen McGovern Newcastle United Martha Thomas Newcastle United

Next Fixture:

Scotland v Czechia

Tuesday, 13 October

Marbill Coaches Stadium, Paisley

KO 7.15pm | Tickets available here.

Watch on BBC Scotland