# Scotland coach Pocognoli faces North Macedonia test

> Pocognoli seeks first win against North Macedonia after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Switzerland.
- Title: Scotland coach Pocognoli faces North Macedonia test | Shortify
- Summary: Pocognoli seeks first win against North Macedonia after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Switzerland. Sebastien Pocognoli aims to secure Scotland's first Nations…
- Keywords: sebastien pocognoli, scotland, north macedonia, nations league, scotland football team, switzerland, belgium, scotland coach, scotland team, scotland manager, scotland national team, scotland football
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cq7702pre6l4o
- Published: 2026-10-01T06:17:32.03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebastien pocognoli, scotland, north macedonia, nations league, scotland football team, switzerland, belgium, scotland coach, scotland team, scotland manager, scotland national team, scotland football
## Scotland coach Pocognoli
Sebastien Pocognoli seeks first win as Scotland head coach after goalless draw in Slovenia and 3-0 home defeat by Switzerland.
## North Macedonia's ranking
North Macedonia are the lowest-ranked side in Nations League Group B1 with two losses to Switzerland and Slovenia.
## Pocognoli's changes
Pocognoli made three changes from the opener after Jack Hendry's early red card against Switzerland.
## Defensive options
Pocognoli may move Aaron Hickey to right central defence to create space for Ben Gannon-Doak.
## Gannon-Doak's potential
Gannon-Doak, 20, could start after improving attacking threat as substitute in Slovenia and defending against Switzerland.
## McGinn's role
John McGinn, Scotland's main goal threat, has been less influential in recent games due to heavy schedule.
## McBurnie's form
Oli McBurnie impressed in second half against Slovenia and could get third straight start against North Macedonia.
## Gunn's goalkeeping
Angus Gunn, Scotland's number one goalkeeper, faces criticism after allowing Switzerland's first and third goals.
## Pocognoli's challenge
Pocognoli must decide whether to make changes against North Macedonia despite their lower ranking than Slovenia or Switzerland.
## Key takeaway

Sebastien Pocognoli aims to secure Scotland's first Nations League win against North Macedonia after a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland.