Friendly match: Scotland – Switzerland October 28, 2025

Switzerland Women's National Team – Scotland vs. Switzerland friendly match

After the Switzerland – Canada Match, our warriors will go to battle in Scotland

Tuesday October 28, 2025At 7:30 p.m., Switzerland Women will travel to Dunfermline to face Scotland in a friendly match at KDM Group East End Park. 

Join us at KDM Group East End Park next month, as we host Switzerland in a friendly match 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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🎟️ Tickets are on sale now: https://t.co/Xwptq4Z2sF#SWNT

— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) September 30, 2025

Context and issues

For Scotland, this match represents a major opportunity to test their squad in the lead-up to upcoming international competitions. The choice of the match in Dunfermline underlines the importance of this fixture. 
Switzerland, led by Pia Sundhage, is taking advantage of this match to consolidate its style of play after recent competitions, strengthen its bench depth and evaluate new profiles.

Key points to watch out for

• Staff rotation : A significant number of changes can be expected in both teams, which will give less experienced players a chance to get into the swing of things.
• Style and strategy For Switzerland, the focus could be on possession, restart play, and team cohesion. Scotland will likely seek to impose their tempo, exploit speed, and press high.
• Performance indicators : Supporters and analysts will be keeping an eye on the intensity, defensive rigor, ability to create chances and physical management over the entire 90 minutes.

This match as a springboard

Beyond the result, this type of friendly confrontation is essential. It allows us to:

• test team cohesion in a competitive setting but without the pressure of a major tournament,
• give playing time to rising players and increase internal competition,
• identify areas for improvement (defensive block, transitions, finishing) before the official deadlines.

Why this poster is significant

• Switzerland faces a nation with a robust style, which enriches the tactical preparation with variations in opposing profiles.
• Scotland, meanwhile, can test their squad and formation in a home environment, which can build confidence and benchmarks ahead of important matches.
• The location and date coincide with the last international window of the year: an opportune moment to fine-tune the settings.

Scottish selection with several Premier League players

Sandy MacIver Washington Spirit

Eartha Cumings Manchester City

Lee Gibson Glasgow City

Amy Muir Glasgow City

Nicola Docherty Rangers

Georgia Brown SC Jacksonville

Jenna Clark Liverpool

Sophie Howard FC Como

Emma Lawton Celtic

Kirsty Smith Nottingham Forest

Rachel McLauchlan Brighton and Hove Albion

Amy Rodgers Nottingham Forest

Erin Cuthbert Chelsea

Sam Kerr Liverpool

Caroline Weir Real Madrid

Kirsty Maclean Liverpool

Freya Gregory Newcastle United

Lauren Davidson SK Brann

Kirsty Hanson Aston Villa

Mia McAulay Rangers

Martha Thomas Tottenham Hotspur

Kirsty Howat Crystal Palace

Kath McGovern Hibernian

Swiss team selection

Players to watch

🏴 Scotland

• Caroline Weir (Real Madrid) – Playmaker and goalscorer, she remains the most decisive player in the Scottish group.
• Erin Cuthbert (Chelsea) – Versatile, aggressive and very technical, she embodies Scottish combativeness.
• Martha Thomas (Tottenham) – Powerful attacker, formidable in the air, capable of turning a match into a duel.

The match between Scotland and Switzerland on October 28th is much more than just a friendly: it's a concrete test for both nations, each with its own objectives. For Switzerland, it's about continuing its rise to prominence, while for Scotland, it's about laying solid foundations. Whether tactically, physically, or mentally, this encounter will be rich in lessons.