‘Possessed’ Davidson fills Weir gap as Scots set up glamour Sweden tie
Lauren Davidson scored as Scotland twice came from behind to beat the Czech Republic 3-2 in Paisley, securing a 5-2 aggregate win and a place in the next World Cup qualifying play-off round. Her performance helped fill the gap left by injured captain Caroline Weir and limited-availability midfielder Erin Cuthbert, while moving Scotland closer to the 2027 tournament in Brazil.
Scotland will face Sweden over two legs in seven weeks for a place at the World Cup. Davidson, 25, has started Scotland’s last five matches and scored her fourth international goal; she also plays for Brann, who lead Norway’s league by 10 points after 18 games. Her club contract ends in December, while Scotland will be monitoring Weir’s injury ahead of the Sweden tie.
- Davidson helped Scotland beat the Czechs 5-2 on aggregate.
- Scotland will face Sweden for a place at the 2027 World Cup.
- Weir’s injury leaves a concern ahead of the play-off.
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The Women’s World Cup is an international football tournament held every four years. The 2027 edition is due to take place in Brazil, and European teams must progress through qualifying play-offs to reach it.
Scotland’s campaign has been affected by injuries and availability issues among experienced midfielders Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert. Lauren Davidson is a forward who plays for Norway’s Brann and has recently become a regular in the Scotland team.
Sweden are one of Europe’s established women’s football sides, so the upcoming play-off will test Scotland against a strong opponent. The result will determine whether Scotland remain in contention for a place at the tournament.