Switzerland can settle the League B1 promotion race before the final matchday when they visit Slovenia on Friday, 13 November 2026. Scotland host North Macedonia at the same time, with both games beginning at 19:45 UTC, or 21:45 in Jerusalem. UEFA’s fixture calendar confirms the simultaneous kick-offs, while Hampden Park’s event page places Scotland’s match in Glasgow.

The arithmetic behind a Swiss point

Switzerland have 12 points from four victories, followed by Slovenia on seven, Scotland on four and North Macedonia on none in ESPN’s group standings. The leaders have scored 11 goals and conceded just once. A draw would take them to 13 points and Slovenia to eight, leaving the hosts able to reach only 11 with one game remaining. That is why a point is enough to secure first place.

Scotland’s pursuit of second depends on both fixtures. Victory would lift them to seven points, potentially level with Slovenia if the latter lose. The remaining round would then retain major significance. Scotland won the reverse meeting with North Macedonia 2–0 in October, while Switzerland beat Slovenia 2–1, as recorded in UEFA’s official results list.

What each position now means

UEFA’s guide updated on 12 November states that League B group winners go directly into League A and runners-up enter the A/B play-offs. Third-placed sides stay in B; fourth-placed teams contest B/C play-offs as the competition moves to three leagues for 2028/29. The distinction makes the race below Switzerland particularly important.

Slovenia’s home game will be at Ljudski vrt in Maribor after its relocation from Ljubljana, according to the event ticketing notice. On 16 November, Switzerland host Scotland and North Macedonia welcome Slovenia. Tonight can therefore settle the promotion place, while the simultaneous matches also shape the contest for the play-off position.

Granit Xhaka on 5 September 2026; an archival photograph with Sunderland, not from Slovenia against Switzerland. Image credit: Timmy96 — Wikimedia Commons — CC0.