Scotland under-21s held by Czech Republic

Scotland's Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen (R) and Czechia's Matyas Vojta (L) in action during a UEFA U21 Championship Qualification match between Scotland and Czechia at the Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park, on March 27, 2026,Image source, SNS
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Scotland are third in their Euro 2027 qualifying group after a 0-0 draw wit the Czech Republic

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Scotland under-21s were held to a goalless draw by the Czech Republic at Dens Park, a result which does not advance their case to make next summer's European Championships.

Dundee centre-back Luke Graham was named player of the match on his home ground as Scotland put in a stout defensive performance, while not creating enough chances.

Dunfermline Athletic's Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen felt he should have had a stoppage-time penalty after a challenge from behind by Slavia Prague's Tomas Jelinek.

But Scotland had to settle for a point which keeps them third in Group B, behind the Czechs on goal difference and five behind leaders Portugal having played a game more than both those sides.

The nine group winners and the best runner-up will qualify directly for the finals in Albania and Serbia in 2027, while the remaining eight runners-up will advance to the play-offs.

Scotland under-21s XI: Ruairidh Adams, Dylan Lobban, Jeremiah Chilokoa-Mullen, Luke Graham, Mitchel Frame, Kyle Ure, David Watson (capt), Emilio Lawrence, Adedire Mebude, Andrew Tod, Barney Stewart.

Substitutes: Liam McFarlane, Josh Dede, James Wilson, Ryan One, Taylor Steven, Tyler Fletcher, Ryan Carr, Sam Cleall-Harding, Connor Allan.