England and Scotland set for 150th anniversary clash to celebrate first international

England and Scotland will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first international football match with a repeat fixture at Glasgow s Hampden Park in 2023.

The two teams played out the inaugural game, officially considered the maiden encounter in the sport s international history by FIFA, on November 30, 1872.

As part of the celebrations marking 150 years since that 0-0 draw at Hamilton Crescent in Glasgow, they will face off in the same city next year on September 12.

Any meeting with Scotland is always special, England manager Gareth Southgate said.

Ourselves and Scotland are the oldest of rivals, and passions are sure to be high at Hampden.

But this milestone is much bigger than our two nations, as it is also an opportunity to celebrate 15…