⚽ The Kick-Off | Tuesday 14th October 2025
Ageu back in training for Hearts. Alastair Johnston back in training for Celtic. How Scotland can qualify for the World Cup. SPFL announce latest Premiership games for TV.
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🔙 Hearts’ record signing Ageu is set to return to training with a view to playing next weekend against Celtic.
The 23-year-old picked up an injury days after his debut at the end of August. - Joel Sked, Hearts Standard
🟢 Celtic’s Alastair Johnston has also returned to training. - Peter Cassidy, STV
🌎 Still wondering how Scotland can make the World Cup next year following Sunday’s win over Belarus? - The BBC have put together a short guide.
You can read a more detailed guide by Scotland Coefficient here.
🏴 Scotland Under-21s take on Azerbaijan today in what is a must-win if Scot Gemmill’s side has any aspirations of qualifying.
The match will be live on the Scotland National Team YouTube page. Kick-off is at 4pm. - Scottish FA website
📺 The SPFL, SWPL and SPFL Trust have today launched year two of UNITED – a content series celebrating the rich mix of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds that make Scottish football so vibrant.
The focus of this week’s UNITED episodes is UNITED We Stand, a campaign timed to support Black History Month and complement Show Racism the Red Card’s upcoming weekend of action. The series shines a light on the people and communities that make the game more inclusive, united, and representative of modern Scotland. - SPFL website
🏴 The Scotland Women’s Under-19 squad has been announced for a friendly double-header against Slovakia. - Scottish FA website
🆚 The SPFL have announced the latest Premiership live TV games and fixture amendments. - SPFL website
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL FIXTURES TODAY
🏆 UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifying – Group B
Azerbaijan v Scotland (4pm - live on Scotland National Team YouTube)
➡️ Park’s Motor Group Lowland League
Albion Rovers v Bonnyrigg Rose
Bo’ness United v Clydebank
Broxburn Athletic v Gala Fairydean Rovers
Cowdenbeath v Cumbernauld Colts
Heart of Midlothian B v Berwick Rangers
(all 7.45pm kick-offs)
plus fixtures in the East of Scotland League and Club Academy Scotland. View all the fixtures on the Scottish Football Fixtures website.
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